Concurrent Engineering Blog

Years ago, when parametric technology and features first came about, it’s not an exaggeration to say that it revolutionised the CAD industry. This technology really changed the way that engineering organisations not only developed 3D models, it also changed the way that they made amends to the drawings as well. Even recently, research has shown the benefits of building intelligence into models and modular approaches that really provide a lot of power and help automate a lot of the engineering process.

Creo parametric offers users the highest level of performance of any 3D parametric modeling software. It also gives you greater depth of capability and more option extensions to meet your specific needs. With such an impressive toolset, it’s not a surprise that we want to share this. So, we’ve made 11 tweetable facts on Creo Parametric, which are all easy to share.

PDM is really important to help control access and share information. Research into PDM shows that there is strong correlation between business performance and a company’s ability to manage their data successfully. Companies that were able to grow revenue and profit are typically better at data management than average companies. So having a PDM solution in place can be an important factor for driving business.

When it comes to starting a PLM implementation in your organisation, should you be looking to start by organising your data? Or do you need to begin your implementation by integrating your processes with PLM. Today, we’re going to look at the arguments for both sides. Just to be clear, what we are discussing is where should you focus start when it comes to PLM. Should it be data or process? This is not about whether you already have your data and processes under control.

Today, we’re going to look at how to create a drawing file in Creo Parametric. We’ll also look at some basic tools and features that you can use to get started with drawings in Creo Parametric 2.0.

The process of designing new products is more complex than ever before. With multiple partners and manufacturers often involved in any project, clear communication and collaboration are vital. Yet, this comes with its own complexity, especially when manufacturers and supply chain partners are using different CAD tools. It’s not surprising that problems occur; more complex processes, additional costs and increased room for error. 

Are you satisfied with the level of feedback provided during product development, including feedback from your supply chain? What if you were able to provide enterprise-level visibility into the risk of missing product performance targets, potential product and material compliance failures, and supply chain disruptions?

Timing is everything. As a designer, engineer or executive in today’s world, you are driven by the demand to get your products to market quickly.

Companies that are designing sophisticated products, with either electro-mechanical or highly engineered components need to balance product development costs, quality and time to market pressures.

Concept design is crucial to product development. It doesn’t matter whether you use traditional techniques, 2D tools, or 3D tools, getting your concept design right is vital for the subsequent stages of product development. This is where creative and innovative ideas can have the most impact; before a product have been involved in weeks of design development.