Automotive product development is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Software-defined vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, electrification, and increasing regulatory pressure are all factors that are stretching traditional...
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How and Why to Standardize Onto One CAD Platform
Many engineering teams rely on multiple CAD systems across teams. The issue withusing multiple CAD tools is that it can lead to delays and innefficiencies. This white paper explores the benefits of consolidating onto one CAD platform.What You Will Learn In this white...
Reducing Vehicle Lifecycle Costs through Data-Driven Collaboration
One of the largest causes of inefficiency across industries is disconnected systems. In the automotive industry, software teams need to communicate with product engineers more than ever. Forward-thinking organizations are addressing this challenge by embracing...
The Intelligent Product Lifecycle: How Industrial Companies Are Transforming With AI + Product Data
Traditional engineering processes are on their way out as industrial companies enter a new era. Product complexity, software integration, and global supply chains are demanding more. At the center of this transformation is a shift from “standard data” to intelligent...
Configuring a Workstation for Creo in 2026
Product development is growing more complex. With this, it is more important than ever to know how to properly configure your workstation. Engineers must balance performance vs cost, local vs cloud-based workstations, and traditional CAD vs AI-augmented workflows. ...
An Executive’s Guide to DevSecOps: Scaling Security Without Slowing Down Development
Hello and welcome back to another SPK and Associates blog. Today we’re going to get into a topic that’s top of mind for nearly every technology and business leader right now: how to scale security without slowing down development. As software delivery accelerates and...
Consolidate with Creo
CAD engineers working across multiple systems can lead to collaboration issues and data sprawl. Discover how consolidating on one platform, such as PTC Creo, prevents unnecessary converting and importing. What You Will Learn In this eBook you will learn: The benefits...
Achieving Full Test Traceability and Customized Reporting in PTC Windchill RV&S
When a terrain vehicle manufacturing company needed a way to implement requirements and test management for new product development, they purchased PTC Windchill RV&S to do the job. These tests, primarily on electric vehicles, provide effective management of...
LA Design’s Success with Creo CAD
Challenges: LA Design had to adapt to various CAD tools to meet the diverse requirements of their clients. This created the challenge of ensuring seamless integration and compatibility across different software platforms, which was essential for maintaining project...
Why Growing Manufacturers Are Transitioning from Solidworks PDM to Windchill PLM
Many engineering teams begin their product data management journey with tools like SolidWorks PDM. Systems like SWPDM provide critical capabilities for managing CAD files, controlling versions, and maintaining design history. For small to mid-sized teams focused...
SOLIDWORKS vs. Creo: A Comparison
Solidworks and Creo are both popular 3D CAD solutions, and for good reason. They both offer a wide range of capabilities, but which system works best for your team?What You Will Learn In this comparison of Solidworks and Creo, you will discover the differences between...
Why Intelligent Product Lifecycle Management Starts with Integration
Today’s products combine mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, which leads to more complexity during development. These same products are often developed across multiple teams, tools, and geographies. Many organizations invest heavily in modern systems...












