Whether you are in the tech industry or not, you’ve likely heard the term, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). SaaS is making a shift from being optional, to essential for many businesses due to the flexibility, security, scalability, and improved collaboration it...
Digital transformation is taking over the manufacturing industry. Implementing a digital thread is key to successful digital transformation as it ensures streamlined workflows and accessible data. Digital thread implementation can be enhanced with the integration of...
When working in the engineering and manufacturing fields, it is common to encounter unfamiliar terms. In this glossary, we define important terms that describe processes and components in the engineering, manufacturing, service, and sustainability industries. General...
Manufacturing can be an intricate and time-consuming process. It is important to utilize the proper software for successful execution, especially when working with complex assemblies. Complex assemblies typically have a high part count of diverse components and...
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) plays an important role in the manufacturing industry. Ensuring all factors of a product are well-documented is a priority for every business. Keeping this information organized is not just a good business practice, but it...
PLM solutions like PTC Windchill help organizations manage every facet of the product lifecycle. One of the best features for organizing these components is a Bill of Materials (BOM). Many PLM solutions integrate BOM management because it facilitates collaboration...
Transitioning from SolidWorks to Creo can be a game-changer for many engineering teams seeking advanced capabilities and streamlined workflows. However, it often comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. That’s why we’re sharing an essential roadmap to...
IT Service Management (ITSM) does more than just offer IT support. At SPK and Associates, we see it as a key to delivering seamless IT services from start to finish. Because technology is at the heart of every business team today, ITSM supports various technologies...
PTC Creo 9 promises to deliver enhancements that empower you to make your best designs yet. In this blog, we provide a PTC Creo 9 review and explore the latest updates and key features. Robust and versatile sketching environments are critical for any 2D and 3D CAD...
As an authorized reseller of Dassault platforms and software, SPK and Associates recently completed a SolidWorks 3D Experience review to provide a balanced insight into where the 3DX shortfalls and opportunities are. Dassault Systèmes initially introduced the 3D...
Process automation releases your engineers for the work their brains are intended for. That work is creativity and problem-solving. By implementing process automation, you improve the team’s morale. Firstly, they get more focus time for deep work and designing better...
There’s simply too much information. We all know this. So how can the “single pane of glass” (SPOG) dashboard simplify quantitative data? And why is data driven analytics of interest to companies? Every day, more data arrives in our inbox – text messages, reports,...