For teams building safety-critical or regulated products, whether that's under ASPICE, ISO 26262, IEC 62304 or DO-178C, requirements aren't just a scoping document. They're the thread that has to run through design, testing, validation and, eventually, an auditor's inbox. Requirements traceability is what keeps that thread intact. Here's what it actually means, why it tends to break down, and what a workable approach looks like in practice.
"AI in CAD" gets talked about a lot, but the conversations we have with engineering teams tend to be more specific: what does it actually do differently, where does it genuinely save time, and where is the hype ahead of the reality? Having worked with manufacturers rolling out AI-assisted design tools, here's our take on what's real, what to expect, and what needs sorting out first.
In almost every industry, sustainability has become a defining challenge. Automotive, MedTech and aerospace companies face pressure to cut emissions, reduce waste, and use resources more responsibly.
Semantic definition is a key feature of Model-Based Definition (MBD) that ensures precision, clarity and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
Generative design, where designers incorporate AI algorithms into their processes to create and evaluate multiple designs faster, is the hottest topic in product development right now. The opportunities are there for all to see: the ability to design better, faster, cheaper and more sustainably. However, nothing in life is perfect, and generative design brings a range of challenges that you need to navigate if you’re going to reap the rewards.
In an ideal world, designers and engineers would be able to explore all the possible design options, without any restrictions or limitations. But, market pressures often mean that this simply isn’t possible.
Engineering design drawings are an essential part of the manufacturing process but these can be overly complicated and detailed for the end customer. This is where technical illustrations come into play. However, the process of turning your engineering drawings into technical illustrations doesn’t always run smooth. This is where Creo Illustrate comes into play, helping you to erase difficult hurdles from your engineering process.
No plan is perfect. In product development, this fact of life is often evident - particularly when teams are battling against tight deadlines and expectant customers.
Manufacturing techniques are changing and keeping on top of new technology is becoming an ever increasing challenge. How do you know where to invest your time and effort?
The prospect of improving the quality of products without adding cost or employee time seems like a pipe dream, doesn't it? It is possible, though, and can be achieved with the introduction of simulation during the design process.