2024 CAD Virtual Conference: From Concept to Production – Creo Makes it Easy

Led by Irena Roggeveen, this session will explore the advanced surfacing capabilities within Creo. Irena will utilize Creo's powerful surfacing tool to achieve high-quality surfacing results. Irena will demonstrate techniques to enhance your design process and improve surface quality, showing how Creo stands out as a top-tier tool for creating complex, aesthetically pleasing surfaces with precision and ease.​

Todd Kraft will take you through the intricacies of Conjugate Heat Transfer (in Creo Simulation Live) in this informative session. Understand how to simulate and manage heat transfer in your designs effectively. Todd will share his expertise using CSL to optimize thermal performance, ensuring your products meet stringent requirements.​

Mark Fischer will walk you through the latest enhancements in Generative Design. This innovative approach leverages AI and advanced algorithms to automatically generate optimal design solutions based on your specifications. Mark will showcase how this generative design can accelerate your design process, reduce material usage, and inspire innovative solutions to complex design challenges. 

Martin Neumueller will present Multibody Design, a powerful set of capabilities in Creo that allows for the creation and management of multiple solid bodies within a single part file. This session will cover the benefits and applications of multibody design, including how it can simplify your workflow, improve design flexibility, and facilitate more efficient design iterations. You will also get an update on the latest multibody capabilities introduced in Creo 11 along with an outlook into planned future enhancements.

Arnaud Van de Veerdonk will delve into assembly modeling, top-down design and concurrent design methodologies, crucial for managing complex assemblies and collaborative workflows. Learn how to leverage these approaches to streamline your design process and ensure seamless integration of all components in your assemblies. 

Todd Kraft will present the latest enhancements in structural simulations within Creo’s simulation portfolio. Learn how to perform advanced structural analysis to ensure your designs meet all necessary strength and durability requirements. Todd will demonstrate how to utilize these tools effectively, providing valuable insights to improve your design process. 

In an engaging conversation with Alex Jiang from Simerics, Todd Kraft will delve into flow and fluid analysis. Discover how to simulate fluid behavior and flow within your designs, optimizing performance and efficiency. This session will provide practical examples and demos to help you master fluid dynamics in your projects. 

Presented by Jose Coronado (PTC) and Dr. Andreas Vlahinos (CTO, Advanced Engineering Solutions), this session will cover the latest developments in Additive Manufacturing (AM) within Creo. Learn about the advancements in Simulation-Driven Design (SDD) for AM, enabling you to optimize your designs for 3D printing. Jose and Andreas will demonstrate how to leverage these tools for efficient and innovative manufacturing solutions.

Presented by Jose Coronado (PTC) and Yavuz Murtezaoglu (CEO of Moduleworks), this session will delve into high-speed milling's advances in the industry. Discover how these enhancements can improve precision and efficiency in your subtractive manufacturing processes. Jose and Yavuz will provide insights on utilizing these tools for superior machining results and a glimpse of how HSM will evolve in the future.​

Dive into the world of composite design and manufacturing techniques, with Arnaud Van de Veerdonk. This session will highlight how Creo supports the design and production of composite parts, ensuring strength and lightweight performance. Learn best practices and see real-world applications that can elevate your manufacturing projects. 

Martin Neumueller will present on the extensive sheet metal capabilities in Creo. Understand how to design and fabricate sheet metal parts with precision. Martin will showcase the new multibody tools and techniques introduced in the Sheetmetal environment of Creo 11 that can help you to streamline your sheet metal design process, enhancing both productivity and accuracy.

Join Michael Fridman for an insightful talk on the transformative impact of Model-Based Definition (MBD) in Creo. The session begins with PTC User Group and MBD Technical Chair, Ryan Gelotte, exploring how MBD affects the industry, the benefits driving its adoption, and the challenges organizations face. Michael will then showcase Creo's MBD tools, demonstrating how they simplify the transition to MBD. Learn how embedding product and manufacturing information into 3D models can streamline your design process, reduce errors, improve communication, and enhance efficiency, enabling a smooth shift from traditional 2D drawings to a fully digital approach.

Explore the concept of the Digital Thread and its transformative impact on product development. This session will cover how to create a seamless flow of data throughout the product lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and beyond. Understand how the Digital Thread enhances collaboration, traceability, and decision-making, leading to significant productivity gains. 

Mark Fischer and Nihal Velpanur will discuss the advantages of Creo+ our SaaS offering, highlighting increased productivity and innovation through rapid delivery of the latest capabilities, cloud-computing technologies, and real-time collaboration. Learn about efficient  license management with better access control and automatic updates, ensuring a consistent, accessible, and enhanced user experience.