When developing complex products, visibility is the difference between a successful launch and a costly recall. Yet, despite having more tools than ever, most engineering leaders feel like they are flying blind. Critical information is scattered across a fragmented...
PTC NEXT Spring 2026 showcased a clear vision for the future of engineering software: connected product data, AI-powered workflows, modern cloud platforms, and an increasingly integrated digital thread spanning CAD, PLM, ALM, manufacturing, and service operations....
While the pressures of strict quality standards and expected innovation are not new for the aerospace and defense industry, they are becoming harder to manage with disconnected legacy tools, manual processes, and siloed product data. For these organizations, digital...
AI shouldn’t be a moonshot—it should be an operating model. In this practical session, SPK experts reveal how to turn scattered pilots into a funded, responsible plan in just 90 days. We’ll walk through AI Launchpad, our assessment and roadmap that benchmarks your...
Traditional engineers often view data as a byproduct of the design process. They store data in static PDF reports or miscellaneous CAD files. However, as we enter the era of digital engineering, that perspective is shifting. Today, product data is no longer just a...
The software development space is currently undergoing a significant transformation. At SPK and Associates, we have spent over 20 years helping engineering organizations navigate the complexities of ALM, DevOps, and regulated product development. We have seen the...
Introduction: Inside the Digital Thread Michael Roberts:Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s SPK and Associates blog entitled, Inside the Digital Thread: Real Stories from Integrated Engineering Teams. My name is Michael Roberts. I’m Vice President of Sales and...
Modern business tools are rapidly adopting AI, creating a major shift in how organizations work, collaborate, and innovate. Unlike traditional software, AI systems can learn, generate content, and make recommendations in ways that are not always fully predictable. For...
A global leader in stored energy solutions needed to unify its engineering workflows across Codebeamer and Azure DevOps. OpsHub Integration Manager (OIM) partnered with SPK and Associates to deliver a bi-directional, rule-driven digital thread, enabling controlled...
Engineering teams are becoming more distributed due to designers, analysts, contractors, suppliers, and product teams working across locations. Despite their distance, these teams must access the same data. This includes CAD files, simulation results, product...
Hello everybody, and welcome back to another SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK. Today we're talking about how industrial manufacturers are accelerating their time to market up to 15% by using...
Ginna Khang is an Applications Engineer focused on research and development (R&D). She started at SPK and Associates in 2022 as an intern while she attended UC Santa Cruz. After graduating in 2024, she was brought on full-time. Here is more about Ginna in her...