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Today, we're diving into the groundbreaking world of nano voxel, a company specializing in two photon polymerization, 3d printing technology, or in other words, 3d printing in miniature. They aim to transform micromanufacturing by replicating parts into silicon molds with unmatched precision. Our producer Aaron visited Nanovoxel's state of the art facilities to meet founder Domenico Foglia. Hear how their incredible feats of micromanufacturing can create a baby Yoda the size of a grain of sand, or an entire castle crafted on a pencil tip.    

Welcome to Third Angle, where today we’re diving into wave power technology. To hit net zero targets around the world, we need to harness the power of nature and smart technology. In this episode, we learn all about CorPower Ocean, supported by PTC's largest partner, PDS Vision, who are leading the way with a wave energy system that balances supply and demand without needing as much generation capacity, storage, or grid infrastructure. Our producer, Benoît Derrier, visited the company's testing center in Stockholm to see their latest prototype in action. He also spoke with Jacob Ljungbäck and Antoine Bonel, two of CorPower Ocean's talented engineers, who shared some amazing insights into their groundbreaking tech and its potential impact on renewable energy.    

Creo Product Insights presented by Emily Pinto, Solutions Consultant of PTC. 

Welcome to Third Angle, where we’re revving into the world of motorcycles!   Today, we're exploring the fascinating world of electric motorcycles with a spotlight on the Maeving Motorcycle Company, supported by PTC partner Concurrent Engineering.  Its latest model, the Maeving RM1S, is a significant upgrade from the RM1. With twice the power and a top speed of 70 miles per hour, it’s designed for urban commuters and those who travel beyond the city limits.   Our producer, Helen Lennard, had the opportunity to meet with co-founder Seb Inglis-Jones, who gave her a demo of their latest model, the Maeving RM1S. It draws inspiration from the 1920s and the café racer era of the 1960s and 70s, epitomized by icons like James Dean and Steve McQueen. It’s a testament to innovation and design, echoing the rich motorcycle heritage of Coventry, where British manufacturers have been designing and manufacturing bikes since the late 19th century.    

This is a document so please edit it and add, correct, &/or clarify how you see fit.  Then we can all use this as a point of reference when dealing with Repeat Regions/BOM programming.  If you don't want to edit it but still want to contribute, then just leave a comment.  Thanks!   List of System Parameters and Model Parameters used in model/drawing (Document - CS133915): https://support.ptc.com/appserver/cs/view/solution.jsp?n=CS133915&art_lang=en&posno=10&q=repeat%20region%20symbols&sourc…   List of Operators and Functions: Type Name syntax Explanation eg: Input   Eg: output Assignment Operator = MyVar="string" Defines, or assigns, a variable as a # or string       MyVar="H123" MyVar=10     = = No Output but defines the variable MyVar to be: H123 10 String Operators/Functions   Comparison Operators ==     == A==B     #A==#B Compares strings as

Check out this video on Creo "Resolving Geometry Issues" from PTC Application EngineersPresenters: Mark DeCraene (Solution Consultant) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consultant, Fellow)Original Date Presented: July 23, 2024 

Check out this video on Creo Schematics from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: Adam Manfredonia (Solution Consulting, Principal) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consulting, Fellow). Creo Schematics Learning (view in My Videos)

Welcome to Third Angle, where we’re exploring how technology is reshaping the retail industry..   In this episode, we shine a light on Marks & Spencer, affectionately known as M&S, a retail giant with a rich history dating back over 100 years. Known for its resilience and adaptability, they have continually responded to societal needs, evolving from a staple on the high street to a leading global retailer focused on fashion, clothing, home, and food.   Recently, the team at M&S have been working on building the collection for Spring 2025, they’ve also been leveraging an integrated technology ecosystem which means designing and developing clothing digitally, from planning all the way to market to drive speed and efficiency.   This time, we have the privilege of meeting Richard Price, Managing Director of Clothing, Home, and Beauty at M&S, who gave our producer, Hannah Dean, an exclusive demonstration of their latest innovations, a sneak peak into their d

Check out this video on Creo 11 from PTC Application Engineers. Presenters: , Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) & Tom Quaglia (Creo Segment Sales).  

Check out this video on Creo NC Turning from PTC Application Engineers. Presenters:  Lee Goodwin (Solution Consultant, Principal), Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) & Tom Quaglia (Creo Segment Sales).  

Check out this video on Creo "What's New in Creo 11" from PTC Application EngineersPresenters: Lino Tozzi (Solution Consultant, Fellow) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consultant, Fellow)Original Date Presented: May 21, 2024 To dive deeper into the subject, check out Creo "What's New in Creo 11". (view in My Videos)

“If people could do more with their lives because they’re getting better sleep, that's hugely impactful.”   Eight Sleep is at the forefront of transforming the way we rest - come on a journey with us as we delve into this new sleep technology with their latest innovation, the Pod 4 Ultra. The new AI generated mattress can regulate your temperature, detect and prevent snoring and, reminiscent of a reclining chair, it can adjust to alter your body position.   In this episode, we’re taken on a tour of the Eight Sleep workshop space by technical program manager, Harry Xiao, who provides us with an insider's look into the innovative features of the Pod 4 Ultra. He guides us through the functionality of autopilot technology, explaining how it ensures a dreamy sleep environment tailored to individual preferences. We also learn about how important rest is in our day to day lives.    

When selecting the “Perform Symmetry analysis” option, Creo performs a symmetry analysis to identify existing symmetric and antisymmetric components. These components can be reused instead of creating new mirrored models.Be aware that there is no Symmetry Analysis on the following componentsSkeletonsNon-geometric simplified representationsAssemblies with excluded or non-geometric simp rep components

“Farmbot will be the best farmer for any crop and any location at any time of year”   Welcome to the world of Farmbot where technology meets agriculture. Have you ever imagined what it would be like gardening without getting your boots stuck in the mud? Introducing…Farmbot! This robotic tech can plant, water and nurture your crops until harvest - all through the use of a savvy app - with just one click. In this episode, we’re in California to meet Rory Aronson, founder of Farmbot - who shares how this innovative device is reshaping the farming landscape. We get a demo of Farmbot, learn how open source tech is empowering users to create their own tools and hear how Rory wants the Farmbot to be the next must have home appliance.   We also hear from Jon Hirschtick, who heads up PTC’s Onshape division and he explains the importance of Onshape and how Farmbot have benefitted from this software.    

“You may wonder what kind of vehicle is next for Club Car, but the answer is that the future is here, the future is now.”   Known for its brand of gold carts, Club Car is at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation, reinventing utility vehicles that work just about anywhere you can think of.  They're all about designing vehicles that are fun, practical and of course eco-friendly, and you can spot their rides zooming around golf courses, resorts, farms and even college campuses.   In this episode, we meet Dan Dykstra, who takes us on an immersive tour with the CRU, allowing us to experience first-hand the thrill of cruising around in this innovative vehicle. We delve into the versatility of the CRU, from leisurely backyard adventures to practical urban roaming. And we learn about Club Car’s dedication to electric vehicles for sustainability.   We also hear from Brian Thompson, who heads up PTC’s CAD division - he explains the importance of Simulation Live and ho

“Her favourite show used to be Friends, and growing up she could hear it and she could read the captions, and it was so exciting for her that she could get that moment back.”   In the modern world we have an abundance of technology that helps us with our communication, information gathering and entertainment needs. But most of this is inaccessible for DeafBlind individuals whose primary language is tactile sign. It can be difficult for them to access news headlines, or to even find out what the weather will be like later on in the day.    Tatum Robotics is advancing accessibility by developing a robot hand that can communicate with DeafBlind people through tactile sign and allow them to access the internet. Designed to allow for as much movement as possible, the T1 Fingerspelling Hand features 18 degrees of freedom whilst still feeling as much as possible like holding a real human hand. DeafBlind people’s main source of communication is usually through human interprete

“What the water rig is at its core is a mobile water treatment technology, and it dramatically changed the lives of the people living on that site.”   Having clean, drinkable water is essential for everyone, no matter where they are. For some on-site workers on remote oil and gas drilling sites, this means transporting in large amounts of bottled water. The result is a large amount of plastic waste from the bottles and air pollution from the extra traffic.   WaterFleet provides an alternative solution. Their water treatment technology means that a mobile rig can be hooked up to an existing well or water storage source on site and provide people with clean potable water on tap. As the rig processes the water, it automatically and continually monitors the quality to ensure it’s safe. WaterFleet also uses this technology to provide temporary water solutions to areas that have been affected by natural disasters.   Our producer Eva Ruth went to the WaterFleet headquarters i

Check out this video on Creo Sketcher from PTC Application Engineers. Presenters:  Emily Pinto (Solution Consultant), Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) & Tom Quaglia (Creo Segment Sales).  

Check out this video on Creo "Sketcher" from PTC Application EngineersPresenters: Emily Pinto (Solution Consultant) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consultant, Fellow)Original Date Presented: March 19, 2024 To dive deeper into the subject, check out Creo "Sketcher".(view in My Videos)

Hello Multibody community!   Welcome to this new post on the multibody capabilities that we introduced with Creo 7.0.Meanwhile, the first maintenance release Creo 7.0.1 had been released and it does contain several refinements/enhancements to the initial set of capabilities. Here a list of those enhancements: Boolean OperationsIn Creo 7.0, the “Keep bodies” option in Boolean Merge, Subtract and Intersect features was only available during feature creation. Now it is also enabled during feature Edit-Definition workflows Curve feature  You can now select a body (in addition to the previously available object types Quilt and Surface) when checking the “Place curve on surface” option. Data ExchangeThe “Import multiple bodies into one part” option is now available in File/Open (Unite) and ATB-enabled Import workflows Improved Body HandlingImproved body handling when a feature-owned body (e.g. a body created by split-body, import or data sharing features) gets deleted from the mod

Applicable Releases: Creo Parametric 1.0 to 8.0   Description: In this video, we will be using Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX) to: Calculate the overall size of the model Get the bounding box of the model Get the model size as X, Y & Z coordinates

“We try to test new things… our solar cells that we used 5 years ago are now the solar cells on your roof.”   In 2004, a group of Belgian engineering students built a solar car to compete in the World Solar Challenge, a 3021km endurance race through the Australian Outback. Nineteen years later, the Innoptus Solar team is still going strong, with new students coming together to build new solar racing cars. They are sponsored by PTC Partner Innoptus (part of the 4ITEGO Group) and take part in races all over the world.   For the team, success is all about collaboration and innovation, constantly refining  the design of their car to make it faster and more efficient. They are currently double World Champions with their tenth solar car, the Infinite. Clever features like the fin at the back of the car improve aerodynamics and give them an extra bit of help from the wind, and a motor which has been optimised to 98% efficiency helps them to go faster. It is also a fantastic de

“The technology challenges we are facing as an industry are not so much how do we grow the size of turbines, but how do we increase their efficiency at their current size.”   Wind power is playing a huge role in the global renewable energy landscape. In the United States, electricity generation from wind power is on course to potentially surpass coal-fired electricity generation by 2026. Across Europe, this is already the case, with electricity generation from wind exceeding coal for the first time in the region in Q4 2023*. Vestas Wind Systems, based in Denmark, are world leaders in wind turbines, they’ve installed more than any other company in the world. They have more than 40 years of experience in wind energy and were the first company to reach the 100 GW landmarks for both the installation and service of wind turbines.   With higher than ever demand for wind energy, wind turbines are getting larger. However, that creates its own challenges, not least ensuring the whol

Hello everyone and welcome back to the multibody blog series. This post also attempts to answer another body parameter related question:How can I display call-out a body parameter in a generic way? We received a question and enhancement idea from customers adopting Creo 7.0 asking for Leader Note Callouts for Bodies, similar to existing notations available for models, features etc as described in the Creo help here. (in short: Previously, when attaching a leader note to a model (component) you can get the value of a specific parameter for the attachment model. This can be achieved with the following syntax: &<param_name>:att_mdl  e.g &BOM_PART_NO:att_mdl)   An analogue workflow is now supported for body parameters. We implemented and added this to Creo 8.0. This enhancement allows you to call out the values of body parameters into a leader note that is attached to that body. To call out the value of a specific body parameter, you need to use the following syntax

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