Suppliers and Partners Speak a Foreign CAD Language?
Aberdeen survey:
REF-See more at: http://creo.ptc.com/2013/11/20/suppliers-and-partners-speak-a-foreign-cad-language/#sthash.YaVvLAnz.dpuf- 66% of 3D CAD files are delivered in a format other than the preferred one.
- Most companies now support three or more CAD systems in their design process to support these variations, both externally and even within their own companies.
What do those numbers mean to product developers? Lost time and more errors as we exchange, then fix or recreate, models among supply chain partners and vendors.
Broken Promises
Collaborative development and global supply chains promised us a future of faster, higher-quality products at a lower cost. Yet multi-CAD issues may be undermining many of these productivity gains.
Industry has been working for years to bridge these differences among 3D CAD systems, most notably by introducing neutral file formats—STEP and IGES for example. Almost any 3D CAD program today allows you to save your data as one (or both) of these unaffiliated formats.
Unfortunately, “neutral” is also sometimes called “dumb.” That’s because STEP and IGES don’t retain any of the design intent of the model. In the end, designers repair and redefine all the model constraints every time the model changes hands.
So much for solving the multi-CAD problem.
A Smarter Solution
Here’s a better way: PTC Creo and the PTC Creo Flexible Modeling Extension (FMX). With PTC Creo FMX, you import almost any 3D model and edit its geometry directly. The design intelligence is fully retained.
In short, PTC Creo FMX saves time and reduces errors and frustration when you need to work with foreign CAD files.
Ready to speak any CAD language in your supply chain? Download and try PTC Creo and PTC Creo Flexible Modeling Extension free for 30 days.
Download the free 30-day trial here:
What’s included?
PTC Creo Parametric. This is our full professional 3D CAD package with no added limits.
PTC Creo Flexible Modeling Extension. FMX is the add-on that allows you to make intuitive direct changes to a model.
What operating systems are supported?
Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8 in both 32- and 64-bit platforms. For detailed information about hardware, peripheral, and compatible software support, download this short PDF file.
What guides would you recommend for getting started with the software?
You can access hundreds of demonstrations and tutorials in PTC’s Learning Exchange:
The PTC Learning Connector, available from your installed software, is an excellent place to start finding your way around PTC Creo. The video below introduces it.
The PTC Learning Exchange page for PTC Creo Parametric videos allows you to browse targeted tutorials for popular tasks and procedures:
Finally, make sure to watch this demonstration of the PTC Creo Flexible Modeling Extension. Understanding how to import and modify files smoothly will greatly enhance your 30 days with PTC Creo Parametric.
