Delaying a product launch can have significant financial repercussions that extend far beyond the immediate costs. It is important to understand how these delays can impact an organization. Having this knowledge can transform an organization’s strategic plans and...
As product complexity and pressures to achieve a faster time-to-market both increase, developers are seeking new ways to achieve efficient operations. Streamlining product development while maintaining high quality can be challenging. However, approaches like...
In any company, the creation/delivery of the product or service and the sale of it are top of mind for the CEO. This is the lifeblood of the business. As such, it is critical to have metrics that clearly communicate the health of product creation and release. A CEO...
Selecting the best engineering partner can be difficult, and it is a critical decision for your business. It can impact your company’s growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Many organizations mistakenly opt for “body shops” which involve contracting...
Whether you are implementing technological advancements or strategic business initiatives, enterprise-level change within your organization is inevitable. The ability to effectively manage this change separates successful organizations from those that struggle. ...
When working in the manufacturing industry, using a PLM solution like Windchill helps prevent issues like market delays, poor quality, and additional costs. Explore how Windchill’s manufacturing engineering capabilities can help your business in this eBook.What You...
Engineering Excellence Hello and welcome to Engineering Excellence: Real Results, Not Just Resources. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of SPK and Associates, and I'm here with Edwin Chung. Ed, feel free to introduce yourself. Hey, please call me Ed. I'm VP...
Welcome to SPK’s new website and blog! We’ll be posting a lot of great tech info here in the coming week and months, so be sure to subscribe or check back often. You’ll hear from everyone on our team at some point or another – which is good since more minds = more...
When working with two distinct teams such as IT and engineering, it is difficult to avoid siloed operations. One team completes its tasks, while the other completes theirs. The issue with this is when teams fail to collaborate effectively, organizations miss out. This...
Simulation-driven design (SDD) is an approach to product development that uses simulation tools throughout the design lifecycle. Dive into this eBook to discover how Ansys and PTC are utilizing SDD to empower design engineers and drive innovation and efficiency.What...
Designing and manufacturing aerospace products demands precision, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Engineers must balance complex assemblies and stringent regulatory standards while using lightweight materials. PTC Creo provides a comprehensive...
Several weeks ago, Ron provided some great insight regarding how to install the Hudson continuous integration tool on Windows. This week, I'll be discussing a different tool: Buildbot. My initial exposure to continuous integration tools in general was only a few years...