When I started my career at Cadence Design Systems, testing felt like a different universe. We were laser-focused on chip-level precision, simulation accuracy, and long regression cycles that could run for days. Developers wrote code; QA teams caught the bugs. It was...
Modern engineering teams depend on CAD tools to design, innovate, and deliver high-quality products. However, even the best design tools can’t perform to their full potential with poor file management. Unorganized CAD files slow workflows, cause version confusion,...
When it comes to CAD collaboration, distance can create unique challenges. While remote work solves some of these issues, working together can still be challenging, especially without the right tools. Large design files, software compatibility, and communication...
Introductions Hi everybody. I'm Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. And today we're discussing a topic that's shaping the future of product development and engineering. And that's the role of managed services and managed...
In regulated engineering environments, maintaining compliance and managing quality controls are non-negotiable. However, navigating compliance documentation, procedures, and quality workflows can feel overwhelming for engineers. That is where Botable comes in. Botable...
Recently, I was working on a custom API program for a customer, when I came across something that could be a sticky little problem for someone trying to add custom API programs to their PTC Integrity Lifecycle Manager Environment. The problem was first manifested...
In Agile Development in Regulated Environments -- Part 1: Yes, it can work, I covered the common misconceptions about Agile Software Development -- specifically in highly-regulated industries like medical device. The common myth that regulators would not accept Agile...
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...
Delivering innovative products while ensuring quality and compliance can be tricky. Engineering teams in regulated industries must often navigate complexities such as Quality Management Systems (QMS) full of SOPs, work instructions, forms, and compliance...
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...
When developing products, design collaboration is critical to reducing miscommunication and improving design quality. Engineers and designers must work seamlessly, sharing ideas in real time to ensure that everyone is always working with the latest data. PTC’s Creo+...
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...