Tech-Clarity is conducting a research study on how top performing manufacturers manage their product design process. Past research from Tech-Clarity found that top performers spend 25% less time on nonproductive data management tasks. That gives engineers more time to innovate or allows managers to significantly reduce design cycle times. We are conducting a new research…
Panel Discussion – Achieving Zero Files
Tech-Clarity’s Michelle Boucher joins Jeff Erno from GE, Bob Maffia from BAE, as well as Bill Ruccio and Kevin Baughan from Dassault Systèmes for an interactive panel discussion on the impact of the file on engineering. The discussion will take place at the Enovia Community Conference in Waltham, MA. The panel will explore the potential for…
SolidWorks Vision 2014+
SolidWorks is a 3D CAD product offered by Dassault Systèmes, targeted especially for small and medium sized businesses. The 3D design tool and supporting suite has the ability to create, simulate, publish, and manage engineering and product related data. SolidWorks established itself with a focus on ease of use. Where is SolidWorks headed? How will the…
PTC Creo Vision 2014+
PTC Creo is an engineering design suite of applications which came from PTC products formerly called Pro/ENGINEER, CoCreate, and ProductView. Among the apps in the PTC Creo suite are Creo Parametric, Creo Direct, Creo View, Creo Simulate, and Creo Sketch. What led PTC to this unique apps approach and where are they looking to go…
Siemens NX CAD Vision 2014+
NX is one of the top 3D modelers in the world. It is a fully featured CAD system that offers deep capabilities for integrated CAD, CAE, and CAM as well as conceptual design. Its success in the automotive industry has even been recognized by General Motors as Supplier of the Year on multiple occasions. In an…
The Strategic Visions of CAD and CAE Providers 2014+
Tech-Clarity’s series on the 2014 strategic visions of PLM vendors is taking a look at the interesting things happening in the PLM space. The unique approaches to the space make it a very exciting time for PLM. I’d like to complement this series by taking a deeper look at the design side of PLM. I’ll…