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The latest Creo+ release includes over 85 enhancements to bring you all the benefits of Creo, delivered via SaaS, improving everyday design productivity. Industry-leading composite capabilities generate solid geometry from composite layers, and expanded Model-Based Definition (MBD) ensures accurate information is provided every time with improved file export capabilities. AI-powered generative design can be leveraged for thermal optimization studies, and manufacturing design now has enhanced lattice connection and undercut milling capabilities. User-inspired enhancements, such as feature presets and flat assemblies, are now incorporated to deliver your best designs faster. Updating to the latest build of Creo+ is now over 75% faster, and real-time collaboration sessions now have easier communication. Get all the benefits of Creo delivered via SaaS with Creo+, and gain access to cloud-based tools to enhance collaboration, improve accessibility, and simplify license management.

Check out this video on Creo Flow for Multiple Industries from PTC & Simerics. Presenters: Tom Quaglia (Solution Consultant, Fellow), Todd Kraft (Creo Product Manager), Rich Moore (VP, Simerics) & Alex Jiang (Senior Application Engineer, Simerics) Original Date Presented: May 7th,  2025.  

Check out this video on Creo Behavioral Modeling from PTC Application EngineersPresenters: Lino Tozzi(Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Ryan Butcher (Technical Specialist, Fellow) To dive deeper into the subject, check out PTC University.

Headquartered in Zagrab, Croatia, Ronna Medical is an advanced technology company revolutionizing neurosurgery with advanced robotic systems. These robots assist in making surgeries such as biopsies more accurate, safe and efficient.      

We’ve headed to Sion in Switzerland to meet H55, a Swiss company pioneering electric propulsion systems for aircraft, from energy storage to battery management. Founded in 2017, they operate across Switzerland, Canada, and France and have a vision for a cleaner, quieter, more efficient aviation industry.    

Check out this video on PTC Creo Tips & Techniques: "Simplifying Models For Downstream Use" by Mark DeCraene, Principle Solution Consultant from PTC. Also, a quick word from our partner Sigmaxim and their tool Proxy Builder for Simplification.  

At the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa, humanoid robots are no longer just science fiction, they’re being developed for tasks such as assisting human workers in factories and even flying into disaster zones. We head inside IIT’s robotics lab with Daniele Pucci, Head of Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence to wave hello to some of the robots and explore how these advanced machines could become an integral part of our world in the next decade.      

Check out this video on PTC Creo Tips & Techniques "Things I Love About Creo", presented by Michael P. Bourque from PDSVision. 

Open Bionics is developing 3D printed prosthetics designed to enhance people’s lives and display their creativity. Rather than making prosthetics which attempt to look like real limbs, Open Bionics are unashamedly robotic. Their products are fully customizable and include designs from popular brands like Marvel and Disney.    

Iconic British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood set up her fashion brand in the 1970s, reflecting the rebellious spirit of the era and embracing punk and counterculture. Its motto is “buy less, choose well, make it last.” We head to the Vivenne Westwood HQ in Milan to talk to meet Giorgio Ravasio, the brand’s Country Manager for Italy, he walks us around the shop floor of their flagship store and talks about how the company is embracing technology to stay at the forefront of a highly competitive fashion industry.    

In this special episode of Third Angle, we’re looking back at some of the innovative tech, toys and gadgets we have featured on the podcast. From model kits that contain life-like details of fighter jets, to ear buds with 360-degree spatialized sound, to top-of-the-range electronic keyboards, to interactive robotic toys, we are celebrating the future of gifting.    

We head to Gröbenzell in this episode, to explore hydrokinetic power generation with Energyminer. Energyfish is a crucial part of Energyminer's offering, providing turnkey power plants composed of schools of Energyfish, which harness river currents to produce sustainable energy 24 hours a day, all without disrupting aquatic ecosystems.    

With Creo+, you can get all the benefits of Creo delivered via SaaS and gain access to cloud-based tools to enhance collaboration, improve accessibility, and simplify license management. The February 2025 Creo+ release includes more than 50 enhancements to improve everyday design productivity. Creo+ is now easier to use, with improvements to area selection, design items and quilt/body trees, spotweld enhancements, and curve-through points. Composites now includes reference laminates for easier manufacturing, and solidification performance is faster and more robust. Model Based Definition (MBD) has been improved to comply with the latest ISO standards, and simulation tools have been updated with the latest Ansys solvers. Finally, start-up performance and license management have been improved. Now more than ever, Creo+ helps you deliver your best designs in less time.  Check out the release notes to learn more about all of the e

In this episode, NASA give us very special access behind the scenes at Kennedy Space Center. NASA has been pushing the boundaries of space exploration for decades, and today, the Artemis program is the next giant leap. With a mission to return humans to the moon and venture even further into space, NASA is embracing cutting-edge digital engineering to make this vision a reality.    

Check out this video on "Creo Class A Surfacing NEW SCHOOL" with Bart Brejcha from Design Engine and Ryan Butcher, PTC (Solution Consulting, Fellow). Related Trainings by Design Engine  Creo Surfacing Training: WEEK ONE Creo Surfacing: WEEK TWO 

We’ve taken a trip to the French Alps to learn all about the future of one of the newest forms of transport - a visionary, chainless vehicle with an advanced pedaling system creating a new world where they want everyone to be physically active.    

Check out this video on Rapid Product Development using Generative, Additive & Simulation techniquesPresenters:  Dr. Andreas Vlahinos, CTO of Advanced Engineering Solutions and Tom Quaglia (Solution Sales) 

YCOM, a leader in motorsports and lightweight composites, has pioneered the world's first fleet of racing e-scooters for the Electric Scooter Championship (ESC). Listen in to learn about their unique approach to product development, which involves rapid prototyping and collaboration with former MotoGP riders.      

In this episode of the Third Angle, we head to Italy’s Motor Valley to explore the engineering prowess of Dallara, the legendary manufacturer behind some of the most advanced racing cars in the world.    

Using Solid Model Tools in Creo NCLee Goodwin Principal Solutions Consultant PTC/Colorado 

Join us as we explore the future of personal aviation with Hill Helicopters, a company aiming to redefine the helicopter industry with their groundbreaking designs. Discover how they combine sleek, luxury design with cutting-edge technology to create helicopters that are not only beautiful but incredibly easy to fly.    

Join us as we learn all about KTM’s X-BOW, a sports car which contains all of the innovation and design features of a modern racing car. With its iconic jet fighter canopy, five-cylinder engine, removable steering wheel and carbon fibre monocoque.    

Muddy Machines, a pioneering company tackling the challenges of modern farming with agricultural robots. Join us as we learn how its innovative robot, Sprout, is improving asparagus harvesting, whilst reducing soil damage, cutting emissions, and addressing labor shortages in agriculture.    

A special episode highlighting outstanding companies making significant improvements to our everyday lives. From enhancing experiences for the deafblind community to changing the way we rest for a refreshed and ready start to the day. We highlight the innovative and creative efforts making the world a better place, one product at a time.  

In this episode, we’re taken into the enchanting world of Hasbro, the globally famous toy and games company. We visit their HQ in Rhode Island and uncover the magic behind the design of some of the most iconic toys ever created.