Tag Archives: AnyMode Modeling

2D, 3D Parametric, or 3D Direct– Which is Best for Design?

By Geoff Hedges | Published: Dec 14, 2012

With PTC Creo, designers can chose the best approach and tool to match their needs. They can choose different approaches for different stages of design: A direct modeling approach might be more appropriate for concept development, while a parametric model is just right for creating data-rich 3D detailed models with built-in intelligence to optimize downstream […]

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Late stage design changes – and your vacation

By Erin Daly | Published: May 18, 2012

According to a recent PTC survey, over a third of respondents (37.9 percent, to be exact) said that on a recent project, they experienced dramatic or multiple last-minute changes. But what does that really mean? Well, if you’re like most folks, it means a lot of frustration. It means a lot of rework. And it […]

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Creo, AnyMode Modeling, and the Common Data Model

By Geoff Hedges | Published: Oct 19, 2011

Is the approach PTC’s taken with the AnyMode Modeling technology, Creo Parametric, Creo Direct and the Common Data Model, the best? We believe so and in this blog, I’d like to recap the strategy, our approach, and also comment on other technology approaches. Traditional CAD systems offer many powerful features for product developers. Too many, […]

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Creo Apps and Pro/ENGINEER

By Geoff Hedges | Published: Oct 18, 2011

Creo is PTC’s strategy to redefine the way companies design products. Our June 2011 release of Creo 1.0 was our first step along that strategy. Welcomed by customers, users, industry watchers, and many others – finally innovation in CAD was back. Creo 1.0 is a huge step, delivering our first collection of apps, new breakthrough technologies […]

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Design News: PTC’s Direct Modeling Strategy

By Admin | Published: Aug 4, 2011

“What’s important about this 18.0 release is that we’ve made tighter integration for our legacy customers so they can continue using the core engineering system, but still benefit from the other Creo Apps, like advanced FEA tools,” says Teague. “Data can now move back and forth … and we’re creating a process that enables both […]

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MCADCafe: Some Questions Answered About PTC’s Creo 1.0

By Admin | Published: Jul 25, 2011

“PTC continues to develop and deliver CAM solutions that span a broad set of needs and are integrated with our design solutions. The Creo CAM strategy is mainly focused on improving the usability of our products, developing functionality to serve the production machining market, and expanding the user base mid-market, by serving the mold & […]

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IT MONOist: U.S. PTC User Event, Highlighting our Focus on Service and A Comprehensive PLM

By Admin | Published: Jul 14, 2011

“In the pursuit of further comprehensive PLM tools that were important to the company aquired MKS in May 2011. MKS is a project management company that provides embedded software development tools. ”MKS has led to the acquisition of companies involved in embedded development because it’s the world’s best” Mr. Shepherd said. In recent years, automobiles and electronic […]

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CIMdata: PTC is “In It to Win It” with Creo and Windchill

By Admin | Published: Jul 13, 2011

“The core applications for geometric design are Creo Parametric and Creo Direct. These two applications represent the future of PTC’s geometric modeling strategy. Creo Direct is a newly developed application separate from the CoCreate direct modeling software which has been rebranded as Creo Elements/Direct. Creo Parametric is the rebirth of Pro/ENGINEER that targets users who […]

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In one minute or so: More answers about breakthrough technologies (Part 11)

By Geoff Hedges | Published: Apr 6, 2011

We talk about several breakthrough technologies in Creo. In this group of video responses to your most frequently asked questions, Mike Campbell, Divisional Vice President of Creo Product Development, tells us more about the technologies and the new Creo user interface. We’ve summarized his answers in just a few words (for you skimmers), but you’ll […]

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Creo 1.0 Demonstrated to PTC/USER Technical Committees

By Nancy Pardo | Published: Feb 18, 2011

Brian Thompson, Director of Creo Product Management at PTC, hosted some key Creo sessions at January’s face-to-face technical committee meetings in Needham, Massachusetts. In these sessions customers had the opportunity to view Creo 1.0 in action and give feedback on what they’d like to see in future releases. We caught up with Brian Thompson to […]

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