White Papers
Below you will find researched reports or guides on topics chosen by the experts at SPK and Associates. Our team looks for complicated problems that we’ve solved in order to share with others. Our goal is to share our knowledge in order to create better products, faster and better than ever before.
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A Foundation for PLM Best Practices eBook
Ready to supercharge your organization's success in the competitive manufacturing landscape? Our free eBook is the ultimate guide to building a solid foundation for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) best practices. PLM Best Practices eBook Effectively implementing...
SOTIF ISO/ PAS 21448 Guide eBook
As autonomous technology outpaces regulatory standards, further focus is needed to ensure the safety of self-driving vehicles. SPK and Associates, in collaboration with PTC SOTIF ISO/PAS 21448, brings you an insightful guide - a comprehensive eBook on the Safety of...
Driving Business Success with DevSecOps eBook
Looking for a way to revolutionize your approach to software development, security, and operations? You just found it. This free eBook, brought to you by SPK and GitLab, is your gateway to understanding DevSecOps. The evolution from DevOps to DevSecOps is not just a...
Excellence in Automotive Software Engineering eBook
ALM tooling, when implemented correctly, can support automotive software engineering, Agile transformation journeys and linking requirements to business strategy, encouraging collaboration. Additionally, it can be helpful for providing an overview of QA and testing...
ISO 26262 Top 8 Blunders
Are you navigating the complex terrain of automotive development? In an industry where the lines of code have surged from 10 million to a staggering 100 million in the last decade, ensuring functional safety has become paramount. And, as the automotive landscape...
Maximizing the Impact of PLM with Windchill+
Get ready to dive into a guide that will change your PLM horizons this year. In this free eBook brought to you by PTC and SPK and Associates, we are sharing how to maximize the impact of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Windchill+. In this eBook, you’ll learn...
Introduction to ISO 14971:2019 for Medical Device Compliance
Navigating the complexities of ISO 14971:2019 can be challenging. But, with this eBook presented by SPK and Associates and PTC, you're taking the first step towards expertise in medical device compliance. What's In The ISO 14971:2019 eBook This comprehensive guide...
Using an Agile-Waterfall Hybrid to Create Connected Products
Is it possible to make Agile and Waterfall teams work together in harmony on projects? Absolutely. The Agile-Waterfall hybrid method does this. In our free eBook we’re sharing the how and why the Agile-Waterfall hybrid approach works. Plus, we’re sharing actionable...
Simulation 101 for Non-CAE Experts
Simulation is a powerful tool for predicting and optimizing the behavior of engineering systems, contributing to more efficient and cost-effective product development. And, the primary advantage of simulation in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) is that it allows...
A Comprehensive Guide to Automotive SPICE
This free eBook helps you navigate automotive software development, spanning over a century of evolution, from the Ford Model T to contemporary electric vehicles with embedded systems. Together with PTC, we’re sharing this eBook to highlight the complexities of modern...