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Concurrent Engineering Blog

An Introduction to Mechanisms with PTC Creo

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 28-Oct-2014 10:55:00

With Creo Parametric, designers are able to build assemblies using mechanical connections. This enables them to investigate the motion behaviour of their designs in real-life conditions.

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Parametric or Direct Modelling: Which is the Best Approach?

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 13-Oct-2014 10:59:00

Where do you stand on the parametric vs. direct modelling debate? For some design engineers, the openness and flexibility of direct modelling makes it the ideal design tool. Others, however, prefer the control that comes with using a parametric approach.

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An Introduction to PTC Windchill PDM Essentials

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 08-Oct-2014 17:14:00

Do you have a central repository for all of your product and product related content? Having a tool or system in place that does this is an essential way for you to be able to store all the information and data that is generated during the product development process, manage version control and ensure that everyone within the design team is clear on how to product is developing.

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The Essential Introduction to PTC Mathcad Prime 3.0

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 03-Oct-2014 16:31:00

PTC Mathcad Prime 3.0 is the industry standard for solving, analysing and sharing all of your important engineering calculations.

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How to Quickly and Easily Evaluate Multiple Design Concepts

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 25-Sep-2014 11:24:00

For many designers, being able to change and modify a concept design to evaluate new ideas is technically challenging. It can be a frustrating process, particularly when you’re working on a complex assembly, with many interdependencies. 

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An Essential Overview of Creo Simulate

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 09-Sep-2014 13:30:00

Creo Simulate provides the capabilities necessary for structural and thermal simulation analysis. It gives users that all-important early insight into how their product will perform. It can also reduce the time and cost associated with physical prototying. 

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3 Product Design Secrets You Need to Know

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 29-Aug-2014 17:45:00

You’re probably familiar with the challenges that are associated with increasing product complexity. It’s an issue that’s resulting in many companies reviewing their CAD capabilities, to see how they match up to their CAD needs. But, actually, there’s a lot that can be achieved by emulating the way best in class companies use their CAD tools. In fact, according to research by Aberdeen, these exceptional CAD users are able to decrease their product design time and costs by nearly double the amount compared to the industry average. So what are the product design secrets that enable these results?

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How to Overcome the Challenges of Designing Large Assemblies

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 22-Aug-2014 13:15:00

Right from the start of the process, the proverbial drawing board, there are real design challenges involved in creating large assembly lines. This can be for several reasons. Often the customer will not know exactly what they want their automated assembly line to do, so this inevitably impacts on the design process.  On top of this, there can also be changes made to the underlying product, which mean the design of the assembly needs to be altered. 

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What you need to know about Creo Sketch

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 20-Aug-2014 14:55:00

Creo Sketch is a 2D, free-hand drawing and painting app. It gives designers the ability to quickly sketch their initial ideas, as easily as if they were using a scrap of paper. Best of all, it’s freely available for download. 

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Three must-watch videos on Mathcad Prime 3.0

Posted by Emma Rudeck on 15-Aug-2014 13:25:00

Do you want to find out more about Mathcad Prime 3.0? Want to understand the new benefits and features of the latest release? Whether you are new to using Mathcad or are looking to upgrade your current version, these videos are ideal to help you find out everything you need to know about Mathcad Prime 3.0

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