A product design renaissance is currently underway. New technologies are revolutionizing every step of the product development process — from how designs are created and reviewed to how models are validated. There has never been a more exciting time to be a product developer, but it is crucial that your CAD system keeps up with the changes [...]
Creo Unite Technology enables CAD data in various formats to be used directly with PTC Creo. In other words, you can create a Creo assembly and directly add a SOLIDWORKS, NX, CATIA, SOLIDEDGE, or INVENTOR part or sub-assembly to your design. No data conversion is required. No new CAD (i.e., file) data is created, and no additional software installation is needed [...]
Model-Based Definition (MBD) is an approach to creating 3D models that effectively contain all the data needed to define a product. With MBD, the model becomes the master authority driving all engineering activities. This model can then be used by suppliers and different departments within an organization [...]
Engineers have long debated the merits of direct and parametric modeling. Some prefer the freedom and flexibility of direct modeling, while others prefer the definition and dimensional control features associated with parametric systems. Continue reading to learn more about both methodologies to determine which is right for your work [...]
3D CAD software providers offer their customers high-performance solutions to meet their design needs. With evolving technology, choosing a CAD software is certainly a difficult decision. In fact, a fundamental question must be asked when choosing between these software options: Which modeling approach best suits which design? There are two main modeling approaches recognized and most widely used in the world: Parametric [...]
Top-down design is a methodology used in CAD to simplify the development of products with complex dependencies and relationships between components. For example, consider an electric sports car. It needs to be functional and practical as a machine. The car's silhouette has been modernized to reduce drag and save battery power [...]