Product data management (PDM) is important for companies, as it enables them to control access and share information effectively. There has been research done, which concludes a strong correlation between business performance and a company’s ability to manage their product data [source: www.tech-clarity.com]. By using a PDM system, organisation are better able to support growth and overall performance.
Having the right tools for the job is vital for engineers to be able to get the job done. Engineering calculations are vital for all stages of product development. By having the right tools for this, engineers across different industries are able to streamline product development process by predicting the behaviour and performance of designs. And, as organisations face more challenges than ever before, the need to accurately capture engineering calculations has never been higher.
Design optimisation is now a typical part of product design and development. For many designers and engineers, they use simulation tools to help them optimise their designs and create better products.
With Creo 2.0, manufacturing experts can leverage design data to create, optimise and validate machining sequences. Manufacturing teams and product design teams are able to work concurrently, knowing the any design modifications will be instantaneously and automatically included in the existing machining routines. So, even as the product design evolves, they remain up to date.
Years ago, when parametric features-based modelling was first released, it really did revolutionise the CAD industry. It fundamentally changed the way that engineering organisations not only developed 3D models, but also how they made changed to the designs as well. By adopting a parametric approach to creating models, engineers are also setting the clear parameters, features and relationships of the models, which is intended to capture the product’s behaviour. Parametric features-based CAD tools provide a lot of power and help to automate some of the engineering processes involved in product development.
Advances in CAD tools and technology now mean it is easier than ever before for engineers to design products. It means engineers are able to document their own designs and innovations, as well as explore more design options. Read below to find out more about the new capabilities in CAD tools, which have made it simpler for engineers to design and create new products.
It’s no secret that the release of Creo Parametric 2.0 came with a whole range of new features and functions. And, with these came significant improvements to design productivity and performance. But, you don’t just need to take our word for it. Take a look at these 4 videos to see how Creo Parametric compares in a direct comparison to Pro/E Wildfire 5.0.
Mathcad Prime 2.0 is built around the concept of doing more with less. It develops the success of Mathcad Prime 1.0, offering an increasing number of options for users. Mathcad Prime 2.0 provides users with a richer set of capabilities, to enhance that existing Mathcad feature set and solve larger problems. And, we know that it offers the best combination so far of power and ease of use. So, what are the features of Mathcad Prime 2.0 that you need to know about?
Creo Parametric has improved the workflow used to improve sketching. Now, you are able to start sketching after only two clicks. For example, to being to sketch an extrude feature just start the extrude tool (located in the ribbon user interface) and then select the sketch plane. That’s it. Two clicks and you are ready to start sketching. You can also do the reverse. This time, we will select the sketch plane and then the extrude tool. Start by selecting the front datum plane as the sketch plane and then start the extrude tool. Regardless of your approach, after just two clicks you are ready to begin sketching.
Having the ability and the freedom to share that data, pass that information, from design, manufacturing, quality with ease can only help to improve product development and product potential. Many manufacturers are often restricted in the with their CAD tools. They don’t support a flexible, agile process, to make sure that this is all seamless.