Digital manufacturing is reshaping how products are designed, validated, and built. Additive manufacturing is now a production-ready pathway for lighter, stronger parts and rapid iteration. To capitalize on this shift, teams need a CAD platform that keeps the digital...
Daniela Alcantar
The Cost of Confusion: Streamlining Service Manuals
While service manuals may seem like just a reference guide, they should be considered part of the product itself. When service documentation is outdated, inconsistent, or difficult to follow, it leads to costly errors, frustrated customers, and compliance risks. In...
IATF 16949 and AIAG Core Tools: How to Improve Quality in Automotive Manufacturing
Quality is a necessity in every industry, but it is especially vital to automotive designers and manufacturers. This is evident by the strict automotive quality standards manufacturers must meet to achieve customer expectations and ensure safety. Two critical...
Transitioning from On-Premise to Cloud-based CAD
Introduction If your engineers can't work smoothly from anywhere or your CAD workstations are slowing down releases, then this video is for you. Today we're talking about moving from on-premise to cloud-based CAD and what that journey really looks like. My name is...
Future Trends in PLM: What Engineering Leaders Need to Know
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions are evolving with advances in cloud computing, AI, automation, and sustainability initiatives. For engineering leaders, staying ahead of these changes is critical to driving innovation, maintaining compliance, and improving...
Using Creo for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in Aerospace Engineering
In the high-stakes world of aerospace engineering, failure is not an option. Whether developing spacecraft, military drones, or next-generation commercial aircraft, aerospace manufacturers must prioritize safety, reliability, and performance. One proven method for...
Cloud-Based PDM/PLM: What Engineering Leaders Should Know
The shift to cloud-based PDM (Product Data Management) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) is a strategic necessity for modern engineering leaders. Traditional, on-premise systems often struggle to support the speed, scale, and distributed nature of today’s product...
Best Practices for Engineering Teams Managing CAD Data Efficiently
Efficiently managing CAD data is essential to CAD engineering. Engineering teams rely on CAD tools such as PTC Creo and SolidWorks to design complex products. However, without a structured approach to CAD data management, projects can quickly spiral into version...
Design and Manufacturing Teams Maximize Collaboration in Windchill PLM
Delivering high-quality products quickly and cost-effectively requires seamless collaboration between design and manufacturing teams. However, many organizations still operate in silos that lead to inefficiencies, delays, and costly rework. PTC Windchill, a leading...
vCAD vs. HPC Desktop – Which is better for ROI, Performance, and Use Cases?
As the demands for high-performance computing intensify, organizations face a critical decision. Teams must choose between investing in traditional high-performance computing (HPC) desktops or adopting a modern, flexible solution like SPK’s vCAD™. In this blog, we...
Level Up Your Creo Skills with These 10 Tips
Creo is a powerful CAD tool that offers an immense range of capabilities. No matter how long you've been using it, there's always room to level up. Whether you’re designing complex assemblies or optimizing for manufacturability, these best practices will help you...
An Expert Guide: Choosing the Right CAD Tool for Your Needs
Choosing the right CAD tool isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a strategic one. Whether you're in product development, manufacturing, or engineering design, the right tool can help you accelerate innovation, reduce rework, and bring better products to market...