PTC Creo 3.0 is now here. But what does this new release mean for designers and engineers? As the latest release of Creo continues to deliver greater power and more flexibility to support the acceleration of the product development process, we evaluate some of the headline benefits of this new release.
You might have already heard: Creo 3.0 is coming soon. The official worldwide launch of Creo 3.0 is due on June 16th 2014, at PTC Live Global.
Complex surface modelling used to require specific skills and expertise. But this is no longer the case. New tools and capabilities, which are available in Creo Parametric, now mean that it is easier than ever before for you to create freeform models with high-quality, curvature-continuous surfaces. With Freestyle in Creo Parametric, you no longer need to struggle to achieve the final result that you want.
PTC Creo Simulate offers extensive simulation capabilities. These allow design engineers to analyse both parts and assemblies. This means that you can fully investigate the structural, thermal and motion behaviour of your designs under real-life circumstances.
For many organisations, there can be choke points in their product design process. These slow down the rate of development and mean it takes longer to get new products to market. One example of this is simplifying models for analysis, which is a challenge for many companies.
Nothing works in isolation. This is especially true in our increasingly connected world. So, it’s no surprise that, in an engineering environment, one of the ways the effectiveness of a CAD tool is measured by the extent it is able to interact with other processes and systems. Think about it this way, when you use a sophisticated CAD tool, but find you cannot integrate this information to other parts of your product development process, this limits the effectiveness of the system. So what are the characteristics to look for, to ensure your CAD tool is as effective as possible?
Many manufacturers are currently in a position where they are using several CAD applications. This could be because of customer needs, external suppliers, or even internal departments using different CAD packages. While it is not always possible to reduce the number of CAD packages that you have to use, in instances where you can, there are clear advantages. Let's take a look at 4 key factors that make CAD consolidation a viable and profitable choice for many manufacturers.
You’re researching Creo Parametric 2.0, but not sure whether it’s the right CAD tool for you? While it is important to understand the capabilities and advantages of a CAD solution (there’s plenty of detailed information available about the advantages of Creo Parametric 2.0 - you can download our guide here), sometimes you just want a quick-fire summary.
Having to use a CAD tool that doesn’t match your needs isn’t just frustrating; it can lead to serious problems with your product development. Think about it, if you have an unsuitable tool, delays and mistakes become almost inevitable.
For modern companies, working with multiple CAD tools is a reality. In a recent PTC survey, it was revealed that companies are using an average of 2.7 different CAD systems internally. There are several reasons that companies might be using different CAD tools. For example, different departments might have different tools that they like to use. Or, it might be that a key customer is using a different system to you, so you also need adopt their CAD software.