https://youtu.be/RQjb4eOTtqE Introduction to our SolidWorks tutorials. Hi Everyone. I'm Daniella, the Solidworks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I'll be going through the latest of our SolidWorks tutorials focused on decoding blue and grey folders. Why can't I...
PDM/PLM-Product Data and Lifecycle Management
Solidworks PDM Tutorial: Duplicate File Name Options
Introduction to the Solidworks tutorial Hi Everyone. I'm Daniella, the Solidworks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I'll be going through a quick Solidworks tutorial for how to allow, or disallow, duplicate file names inside your Solidworks PDM vault. How To...
How to prevent broken Solidworks PDM references
Introduction Today we'll be discussing Solidworks PDM broken references. I'm Daniela, the Solidworks PDM subject matter expert for SPK and Associates. We'll be discussing how to prevent these broken references in the first place. There are many ways to tackle this...
Using Product Data For Product Managers And Engineering Operations
Overview Here is the VLOG transcript for Chris McHale, CEO of SPK, and District Manager, Ed Chung, discussing the importance of data, dashboards, PowerBI and visualization tools for Product Managers And Engineering Operations. Your HostsChris McHale - Co-founder and...
How To Fix Broken References in SolidWorks PDM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAZ2CEqerNM How To Update References This is a tricky task that sometimes occurs when you're adding files to the vault from another location, maybe files from a vendor, maybe an assembly from a vendor, maybe collaborating with other...
What Is A Digital Twin And Why Is It Important?
Manufacturing companies, even the ones that are not highly regulated, have no shortage of complexity these days as they build, scale and manage multiple interdependent pieces of equipment, software bundles and networks. All this, while under time and cost pressures....
January 2022 vCAD feature updates
Happy New Year vCAD Users! It was a busy 2021 in terms of vCAD development and feature enhancements. We've been receiving lots of feedback regarding the platform, and we're assembling a roadmap for 2022 based on our users' needs. Here's what to expect in 2022:...
Problems that Engineers in Regulated Industries Face
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og6826J7EOo Video Transcript: I'm Carlos Almeida, VP of Engineering at SPK and Associates. I've spent most of my professional life doing software engineering. 25 years plus in the world of high tech in the electronic design automation...
Efficient Reporting in Windchill RV&S (PTC Integrity)
As explored in one of our previous articles, tracking metrics is a crucial component of a successful development system. But how can you leverage those metrics further? The solution is quite simple: with the trace reporting function available in Windchill...
The 12 Principles Behind the Agile Manifesto
Last March we introduced "The 12 Principles Behind the Agile Manifesto," a multi-part series that examined the key principles behind an effective agile development strategy. Over the course of this series we have introduced the principles, defined them, and...
The 12 Principles Behind the Agile Manifesto: Principle Number Seven – The Primary Progress Indicator
This installment of our 12-part series on the principles of the Agile Manifesto deals with principle 7. This principle states: Working software is the primary measure of progress" In a traditional waterfall development cycle, all the design is done up front and the...
The 12 Principles Behind the Agile Manifesto: Principle Number Six – Promote Face To Face Interaction
Welcome back to our series as we continue to examine the 12 principles underlaying the Agile Manifesto! Our topic for this installment is principle six's guidance on effective communication. This principle states the following: The most efficient and effective method...