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Why AI Agents Need Governance Before They Need Scale
Key Takeaways Governance must come before scale: AI agents can access data and take actions, meaning clear rules around what they can see and do must be established before widespread deployment. Follow the principle of least privilege: Agents should only receive the...
3-Axis vs 5-Axis Machining in Creo: What High-Performance Shops Need to Know
Key Takeaways Choose the machining strategy based on part complexity: 3-axis machining works well for straightforward parts, while 3+2 and 5-axis machining provide greater flexibility for complex geometries and features that require access from multiple angles. 3+2...
Why Aerospace Programs Miss Deadlines Part 2
Key Takeaways A connected digital thread helps prevent schedule delays: Linking CAD, simulation, PLM, ALM, and DevOps gives aerospace teams better visibility into dependencies, changes, and risks across the lifecycle. Earlier validation reduces costly rework: Creo and...
Achieving End-to-End Traceability with PTC Codebeamer / PTC Windchill RV&S
Register NowYou’ll be taken to a secure registration page to complete your sign-up.By submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.In complex and regulated product development environments, traceability cannot stop at requirements....
What CIOs Get Wrong About PLM and Digital Thread Strategy
PLM and Digital Strategy for CIOs Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. Today, we're tackling a topic that comes up consistently in...
How Secure Software Development Accelerates Innovation in Aerospace & Defense
Security and Innovation in Aerospace & Defense Hello, everybody, and welcome to this SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts, and I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK. Today, we're going to talk about the tug-of-war between...
Why Late-Stage Changes Are Killing Your Time to Market
Key Takeaways Late-stage changes get expensive fast: The farther a problem travels through design, testing, and manufacturing, the more time, cost, and rework it creates. Disconnected systems and weak traceability are major causes: When requirements, design, software,...
5 Ways to Reduce Engineering Cycle Time Without Adding Headcount
Key takeaways Faster engineering does not always require more headcount: Disconnected systems, manual handoffs, rework, and poor visibility often create more delays than a lack of engineering capacity. A digital thread can eliminate major sources of wasted time:...
GitLab and Gemini: Agentic Software Development on Google Cloud
Key takeaways Agentic software development goes beyond AI coding assistants: GitLab Duo Agent Platform gives AI agents context across issues, source code, merge requests, CI/CD pipelines, security findings, and development history. GitLab and Gemini combine lifecycle...
10 AI Use Cases: Accelerating Automotive Embedded Development
Software-defined and electric vehicles are only increasing as automotive technology advances. As these features grow, automakers must adapt. Manufacturing a car is not the same as it was years ago. This eBook explores how AI can be used in the automotive development...
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