Image via PTC.Ĭapabilities, like additive manufacturing, set Creo apart Other improvements include improvements to surfacing, sheet metal design, geometry creation with sketch regions and an improved user interface. The ability to work on CAD and CFD in the same software should allow users to place analysis earlier in the workflow, potentially preempting design issues later in a project. Support for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) enabling fluid flow simulation within Creo.The Collaboration Extension for Autodesk Inventor enabling the swapping of parts and assemblies with Autodesk Inventor, allowing users of both platforms to more easily collaborate.The Topology Optimization Extension which uses user inputted objectives and constraints to automatically create optimized designs.

The Mold Machining extension which allows for high-speed 3-axis and 3+2 positioning machining, for dies, molds, electrodes and prototypes.

Other extensions enhancing Creo’s feature set include: Creo 5.0 adds support for simulating fluid flow. Materialise’s online template library of print drivers and profiles has also been integrated with Creo.

The extension allows the printing of metal parts within Creo from 3D printers connected to Materialise’s Build Processor.

PTC has added a number of new features and extensions which the company says “enables users to go from concept to manufacturing in one design environment.”Įxtensions realise Creo’s concept to manufacturing visionĬreo 5.0 introduces the Creo Additive Manufacturing Plus Extension for Materialise, announced in February. Massachusetts based software company PTC has released the latest version of its CAD modeling software, Creo 5.0.