Creo, a PTC Technology

Creo in Under 10 Minutes a Day! We're back with the #LearningCreo series and still focused on Model-Based Definition (MBD). So far in MBD, we've gone over adding dimensions, annotations, layer states, orientations, planes, and combined states. These are all fantastic, but when machining parts it's not always perfect or necessary to have an exact dimension. That's why you need to provide tolerances on your 3D models to allow for slight variations in the dimensions without impacting the form, fit, or function of your design. In tolerancing, there are two options: Bilateral and Unilateral. Bilateral tolerancing is for when your part can vary slightly in either direction. You'll use plus/minus deviations from the nominal dimension. Unilateral tolerancing is when you can't have the dimension be longer or shorter in one of the directions, so you will specify which direction the variation can happen. This tutorial is available through PTC University's learning connector platform, which is available to anyone with a free PTC support account: https://lnkd.in/gFcEPeef. More videos and playlists are available for any Creo topic. See how easy it is to learn Creo in under 10 minutes a day! #PTC #Creo #CAD #PTCUniversity #LearningConnector #CADSkills #ParametricDesign #CreoinUnder10Minutes #Tutorial #Engineering #Engineer #ModelBasedDefinition #MBD #ModelBasedEnterprise #MBE #Innovation #EngineeringEducation #MicroLearning #Learning #3DDesign #3DModeling #ProductDesign #CADDesigner #EngineeringEfficiency #CADBasics #Analysis #MechanicalDesign #Tolerance #ToleranceAnalysis

When working on surfaces in 3D models, quality loss can creep in quietly - especially when reusing or extending geometry across the model. That's why in Creo, surface workflows have been improved so new surfaces created from existing ones preserve more of the original surface definition, resulting in higher-quality geometry. It's a small change that helps engineers maintain surface integrity throughout the design process. But it's one that means more consistent surfaces, better analytical results, and less time chasing down quality issues later in the engineering process. Check out the demo below! https://lnkd.in/gf8msjtK #PTC #Creo #CAD #MechanicalEngineering #CADDesign #ParametricModeling #CADAutomation #Automation #Engineer #Quality #ModelBasedDefinition #MBD #ModelBasedEnterprise #MBE #Search #Patterns #Model #CADSkills #MechanicalEngineer #MechanicalDesign #MechanicalDesigner #ConceptDesign #ComputerAidedDesign #CADDesigner #ProductDevelopment #ParametricDesign #CADModeling #ParametricCAD #EngineeringEfficiency #CADInnovation #Manufacturing #Design

The PTC/User Global Summit is just one month away! The PTC/User Global Summit is a fantastic way to meet other PTC product users, hear best practices, build your community, and get insights directly from the PTC employees working on features you're interested in! Register to attend the global summit in Las Vegas, NV April 27-30 and get all the details: https://lnkd.in/esD3J8Gt. For Creo specific presentations, you'll hear about what's coming in Creo 13 and what's happening in Creo+, AI in Creo, and Simulation-Driven Design. You won't want to miss it! #PTC #Creo #PTCUSER #PTCUSER2026 #PTCUSERAnnualConference #PTCUSERCommunity #CAD #DigitalTransformation #MechanicalEngineer #MechanicalEngineering #Design #ProductDesign

Creo in Under 10 Minutes a Day! We're continuing with MBD on the #LearningCreo series and with a few topics today. In addition to adding annotations to your 3D model, MBD is all about clearly communicating design intent to everyone downstream by easily organizing and orienting your model's dimensions. How does this work in Creo? - Layer States: control what information is visible, and when, so manufacturers see exactly what they need and are not overwhelmed with everything, everywhere, all at once. - View Orientations: define consistent, meaningful views that anchor annotations to manufacturing intent (not arbitrary camera angles). - Annotation Planes: keep you dimensions and notes readable, reusable, and correctly associated with the model. - Semantic Annotations: define PMI directly in the 3D model - no 2D drawing required - and keep clarity and structure intact. Check out the tutorial below to see how to dimension your model in Creo to follow MBD practices. These concepts all get tied together so your 3D model becomes the single source of truth - not just the container for geometry. This tutorial is available through PTC University's learning connector platform, which is available to anyone with a free PTC support account: https://lnkd.in/gjtQDHFk. More videos and playlists are available for any Creo topic. See how easy it is to learn Creo in under 10 minutes a day! #PTC #Creo #CAD #PTCUniversity #LearningConnector #CADSkills #ParametricDesign #CreoinUnder10Minutes #Tutorial #Engineering #Engineer #ModelBasedDefinition #MBD #ModelBasedEnterprise #MBE #Innovation #EngineeringEducation #MicroLearning #Learning #3DDesign #3DModeling #ProductDesign #CADDesigner #EngineeringEfficiency #CADBasics #Analysis #MechanicalDesign #CombinationStates

When it comes to annotating a 3D model, collecting all the related surfaces in a pattern can become tedious and error-prone quickly - especially if the pattern changes later. That's why Creo has an enhanced search tool that lets you search and select all surfaces associated with a pattern feature, by pattern name or ID. In one step, you can quickly distinguish all pattern geometry or prepare semantic references. Instead of manually selecting every instance you can: - Use the search tool for quick non-associative selections - Create an associative datum reference feature that saves the query As your pattern evolves, the query regenerates automatically - updating the datum reference and any downstream dimensions that rely on it. Creo turns complex, manual tasks into robust, associative workflows to help you deliver your best designs in less time. Check out the demo below! https://lnkd.in/gnmspxzG #PTC #Creo #CAD #MechanicalEngineering #CADDesign #ParametricModeling #CADAutomation #Automation #Engineer #ModelBasedDefinition #MBD #ModelBasedEnterprise #MBE #Search #Patterns #Model #CADSkills #MechanicalEngineer #MechanicalDesign #MechanicalDesigner #ConceptDesign #ComputerAidedDesign #CADDesigner #ProductDevelopment #ParametricDesign #CADModeling #ParametricCAD #EngineeringEfficiency #CADInnovation #Manufacturing #Design

Creo in Under 10 Minutes a Day! The #LearningCreo series is back with a popular topic among CAD engineers and manufacturers across many industries: Model-Based Definition. MBD (sometimes also called Digital Product Definition, or DPD) is the approach of creating and annotating 3D models so they effectively contain all product and manufacturing information (PMI), which can then establish the 3D model as the source-of-truth, to drive all engineering and manufacturing activities. Throughout the product development process, a typical workflow might look like this: - Engineers take the product requirements and design a 3D model in a CAD tool. - The 3D model is then translated into 2D drawings, detailing every dimensions to accurately capture the design intent. - The 2D drawing is then sent to the manufacturing floor. - Manufacturing validates the drawings. If no errors are found, great! But if errors are found, the process goes through the next revision. - Engineers go back to the 3D model and make their edits. - The 3D model is translated back into 2D drawings. - Manufacturing validates the drawings again. Everyone hopes another error is not found. MBD helps to eliminate the back and forth of 2D drawings and time-consuming rework. With the 3D model as the source-of-truth, engineers design in CAD and send the model to manufacturing. Manufacturing can provide their edits, and engineers directly edit the 3D model again. No more back and forth between 3D models and 2D drawings. Then, manufacturing can use the 3D model to automate their process for creating the manufacturing workflows. All in all, MBD leads to serious productivity gains, reduced costs, and improved communication. In the #LearningCreo series, we're just getting started with MBD. In today's tutorial, you'll see how to create combination states which display the model in a saved orientation and show annotations assigned to that combination state. The combination state is just an easy way to make sure a particular view is not overcrowded with information. This tutorial is available through PTC University's learning connector platform, which is available to anyone with a free PTC support account: https://lnkd.in/gyjrrGUN. More videos and playlists are available for any Creo topic. See how easy it is to learn Creo in under 10 minutes a day! #PTC #Creo #CAD #PTCUniversity #LearningConnector #CADSkills #ParametricDesign #CreoinUnder10Minutes #Tutorial #Engineering #Engineer #ModelBasedDefinition #MBD #ModelBasedEnterprise #MBE #Innovation #EngineeringEducation #MicroLearning #Learning #3DDesign #3DModeling #ProductDesign #CADDesigner #EngineeringEfficiency #CADBasics #Analysis #MechanicalDesign #CombinationStates

For engineers working on complex shapes, curve quality matters. You want clean, smooth curves - not unwanted inflections or s-shapes that impact downstream surfacing, simulation accuracy, or manufacturability. That's why Creo has enhanced the curve through points feature. When specific conditions are met (i.e. creating a curve as a single segment, defining tangency or curvature at the ends, etc.), Creo will now automatically generate a higher-quality spline. This result is geometry that is specifically optimized to minimize inflections and produce smoother, more reliable shapes. Then, as you modify your design, Creo will ensure the curve quality is maintained. Creo will look at how to improve and maintain the geometry behind the scenes, so engineers can spend less time fixing curves, and more time getting innovative products through simulation and on to manufacturing. Check out the demo on our YouTube page! https://lnkd.in/gp7g4MJU #PTC #Creo #CAD #MechanicalEngineering #CADDesign #ParametricModeling #CADAutomation #Automation #Engineer #Curves #Surfacing #SmoothSurfaces #Model #CADSkills #MechanicalEngineer #MechanicalDesign #MechanicalDesigner #ConceptDesign #ComputerAidedDesign #CADDesigner #ProductDevelopment #ParametricDesign #CADModeling #ParametricCAD #EngineeringEfficiency #CADInnovation #Manufacturing #Design

Additive manufacturing can change what you design - but only if your CAD system can keep up! You're looking to design lighter, stronger, and more efficient parts. Additive manufacturing promises design freedom, but many teams hit the same wall: - Difficulty in optimizing parts - Disconnected tools between design, simulation, and manufacturing that add time to the engineering process - Designs that look good but are not performance-driven But your goal isn't just to make parts that look good. It's to engineer parts that perform better because they are additively manufactured. That's where Creo can help. With Creo, you can design for additive manufacturing without breaking your workflow. Complex geometries are created directly in your CAD environment - no external tools, no workarounds, no remodeling. Then utilize integrated simulation tools to optimize the design; analytical insights help you understand where material is needed so your model can respond to real-world loads, not assumptions. Finally, move from your design to printable geometry in a single, connected workflow. Implementing additive manufacturing with Creo leads to lighter parts with higher performance, designs optimized specifically for additive manufacturing, and faster iteration with fewer compromises. With CAD systems that can't keep up, you'll keep seeing overbuilt parts, disconnected tools, manual rework, and process friction that all miss the advantages of additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing isn't just a new way to make parts. It's a new way to think about design. Creo helps take that freedom and turn it into an advantage. Check out the demo below for a quick peek at a Creo capability! #PTC #Creo #CAD #MechanicalEngineering #CADDesign #ParametricModeling #CADAutomation #Automation #ComputerAidedManufacturing #AdditiveManufacturing #SimulationDrivenDesign #Lattices #DesignForAM #DfAM #MBD #MBE #ModelBased #Model #CADSkills #MechanicalEngineer #MechanicalDesign #MechanicalDesigner #ConceptDesign #ComputerAidedDesign #CADDesigner #ProductDevelopment #ParametricDesign #CADModeling #ParametricCAD #EngineeringEfficiency #CADInnovation #Manufacturing #Design

Creo is the professional's choice for connecting CAD and CAM, enabling you to take advantage of integrated workflows from engineering through production. One new feature of Creo's NC workflows is the Contoured Spiral scan type for face milling. Available now in Creo+ and coming soon to Creo on-prem, the Contoured Spiral scan type generates smooth, continuous spiral toolpaths that follow the surface contours and islands. Automatic degouging helps protect part quality while optimally removing material. Additionally, Creo gives the user more control with new NC parameters that ensure controlled and consistent tool engagement throughout the operation. By combining advanced toolpath control with built-in safety, Creo NC workflows improve machining efficiency and surface quality. Check out the demo below! https://lnkd.in/g-emmq9T #PTC #Creo #CAD #MechanicalEngineering #CADDesign #ParametricModeling #CADAutomation #Automation #ComputerAidedManufacturing #NumericControl #NCWorkflows #CreoNC #Spiral #NewFeature #MBD #MBE #ModelBased #Model #CADSkills #MechanicalEngineer #MechanicalDesign #MechanicalDesigner #ConceptDesign #ComputerAidedDesign #CADDesigner #ProductDevelopment #ParametricDesign #CADModeling #ParametricCAD #EngineeringEfficiency #CADInnovation #Manufacturing #Design

Everllence relies on Creo, a PTC Technology to deliver reliable parts faster! When global teams are manufacturing large, high-precision components, there's no room for error. That's why Everllence uses Creo to modernize their NC programming approach with High-Speed Milling - standardizing processes and eliminating production inefficiencies. Check out the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/ecX73iVh See how Everllence achieved: - Up to 60% reduction in roughing time - More consistent and reliable toolpaths - Faster delivery without sacrificing quality Everllence provides a great example of how advanced manufacturing software helps teams move faster, reduce risk, and stay competitive. #PTC #Creo #CAD #Everllence #MechanicalEngineering #CADDesign #ParametricModeling #CADAutomation #Automation #Manufacturing #ComputerAidedManufacturing #ManufacturingEngineer #MBD #MBE #ModelBased #Model #AdvancedManufacturing #SubtractiveManufacturing #NCProgramming #DigitalManufacturing #CADSkills #MechanicalEngineer #MechanicalDesign #MechanicalDesigner #ConceptDesign #ComputerAidedDesign #CADDesigner #ProductDevelopment #ParametricDesign #CADModeling #ParametricCAD #EngineeringEfficiency #CADInnovation #Manufacturing #Design