If your CAD system is slow, has a tendency to crash under pressure or makes simple changes painful, it’s time to move on. Creo is the design professional’s choice for stable, fast and smart design. Built on 35 years of experience, Creo helps engineers and manufacturers turn ideas into products more efficiently than ever.
In this article, we’ll share eight ways Creo keeps ahead of the design curve.
1 – Unstoppable performance
One thing that separates Creo from the crowd is its ability to handle large assemblies. Whether it’s 10,000 components or 100,000, Creo will open quickly and action updates seamlessly. You’ll also love Creo’s intuitive tools that speed up everyday design tasks, including restructuring and renaming components.
2 – Design freedom with multibody modelling
Work flexibly with multiple geometric volumes within a single part. Assign each body its own material, colour or parameter, and move between them effortlessly. Complex designs become simpler to manage and far easier to visualise.
3 – Fast, flexible edits
Late change on a Friday afternoon? No problem. Direct modelling lets you edit geometry fast without breaking constraints or starting again. Every update flows through your entire design and downstream deliverables automatically.
4 – Intuitive user experience
A clean interface (inspired by Microsoft Office) makes Creo feel familiar from day one. UX innovations include:
- Commands directly on the 3D model for faster workflows
- Dynamic previews while you edit
- Customisable panels and layouts
- Easier orientation in 3D space with modern datum display
5 – Model-based definition made easy
Replace drawings and scattered documentation with a single 3D source of truth for your entire organisation. Users can inspect the model using CAD or a simple viewer. It all helps teams stay aligned and reduce errors.
6 – Simulation-driven design
Get instant feedback on how your design performs in real-world conditions. Simulation tools powered by Ansys run in the background, guiding you as you work. You can refine, validate and optimise designs early, cutting rework and reducing risk.
7 – Generative and additive design tools
Creo harnesses the latest technologies, such as AI-powered generative design that suggests optimised options in line with your criteria. There are also Additive manufacturing tools that help you create lighter, stronger parts using advanced lattice structures. Both live inside the same environment, so you can move from idea to production without switching software.
8 – Digital transformation ready
Creo integrates seamlessly with Windchill, ThingWorx and Vuforia, linking your CAD data to PLM, IoT and AR systems. That means a live digital thread from concept to production, ensuring everyone works from accurate, up-to-date information.
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There you have it: 8 reasons you need to upgrade your creaking CAD system to Creo.
Creo gives you the tools to create, collaborate and experiment more effectively. It handles everything behind the scenes so you can focus on great design. It also futureproofs your design operations thanks to PTC’s focus on innovation.
What are you waiting for? Discover the Creo advantage today.
