ALM

ALM

ALM

ALM

APPLICATION LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is a process of managing the entire lifecycle of an application, from conception to retirement.

Requirements management with application lifecycle management

KEY COMPONENTS

OF ALM

REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT
Use Codebeamer to capture, track, and manage requirements throughout the lifecycle of the application.

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Gain the ability to manage the development process by providing version control, code review, and collaboration features.

TESTING & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Use this ALM solution to regulate the testing process by providing test case management, test automation, and defect tracking features.

DEPLOYMENT & RELEASE MANAGEMENT
Carry out the deployment process by providing release management, change management, and configuration management features all within Codebeamer.

MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
Easily manage the maintenance process by providing issue tracking, bug fixing, and change management features.

FREQUENLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below you’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions.

You can count on personalized support around the clock – by email, live chat, or by joining a live webinar.

Is ALM an Agile tool?

ALM is not an Agile tool but can fit into an Agile development environment. It manages the application lifecycle from conception to decommissioning, involving processes, tools, and people. Agile teams commonly use ALM tools to manage their projects. However, it’s important to note that ALM itself does not align with Agile principles.

 

What are the stages of application lifecycle?

1. Requirements gathering – identifying and documenting the functional and non-functional requirements of the application

2. Design – creating a detailed design of the application based on the requirements.

3. Development – writing the code for the application based on the design.

4. Testing – ensuring that the application meets the requirements and functions as expected.

5. Deployment – releasing the application to production or making it available to users.

  1. 6. Maintenance – addressing issues and making updates to the application as needed.

 

What is an application lifecycle?

The application lifecycle encompasses phases such as requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Each phase plays a crucial role in the application’s success, emphasizing the importance of thoroughly testing and meeting user needs.

 

What is the difference between ALM and PLM?

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) are two distinct approaches to managing development. ALM focuses on software development’s lifecycle, including requirements gathering, testing, and deployment. In contrast, PLM focuses on a physical product’s full lifecycle, from ideation to its end-of-life. Overall, the main difference between the two is that ALM is for software applications, while PLM is for physical products.

Why is requirements management important for companies?

Companies rely on requirements management to ensure timely project completion, adherence to budget constraints, and meeting customer needs. Effective requirements management enhances communication and collaboration among stakeholders, resulting in improved alignment and increased customer satisfaction.

 

PLM

PLM

PLM

PLM

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the process of managing the entire lifecycle of a product including all the data and design processes from inception to the finished product

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Windchill

PTC Windchill is a product lifecycle management solution that improves collaboration across departments so products can be released to the market faster, with better quality, at a lower cost, and with more desirable features.
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ThingWorx Navigate

ThingWorx Navigate is a suite of PLM apps specifically developed for PTC Windchill users where the non-expert, casual Windchill user can easily access and navigate through the product data they need to do their job.
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EAC Productivity Apps

EAC Apps provide simple, role-based access to your Windchill data and any other enterprise systems, making it easier to view and understand your product data.

We quickly started to realize what potential there was by implementing a product lifecycle management system. We knew our product development processes could improve – we just didn’t know where to start. Now all of us have a much clearer picture of what the end goal is.

FREQUENLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below you’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions.

You can count on personalized support around the clock – by email, live chat, or by joining a live webinar.

What is PLM software?

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) provides a centralized place for your entire organization to store, manage, and access up-to-date product data. PLM provides the framework to securely manage engineering, manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, and service information throughout the lifespan of a product.

What is the difference between ERP and PLM? 

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a management approach to manufacturing quality products on time and under budget. ERP software supports finance and accounting objectives.

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the process of managing product development from ideation to end of life. Check out this article to learn more.

What does a PLM system do?

PLM software aggregates product data from many disconnected systems within your organization to a single location for all stakeholders involved. It enables teams in design, development, manufacturing, and more to work collaboratively with one source of comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date information. Otherwise called a single source of truth.

What is the difference between PLM and PDM?

The difference between Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Development Management (PDM) is that PDM manages specific data, whether design or productivity, regarding the product development process, while PLM focuses on the product development and manufacturing process in it’s entirety and how it impacts the lifecycle of the product.

Why do companies need PLM?

Properly managing product information and intellectual property is critical to a successful business. PLM’s single source of truth enables companies to achieve their business objectives. Optimizing product data across the enterprise results in reducing costs, increasing quality, streamlining operations, and improving productivity.

CREO

CREO

CREO

CREO

CREO PARAMETRIC

The industry leading 3D CAD software for product development

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WHY CREO

WHY CREO

WHY CREO

WHY CREO

WHY CREO

The world of product development moves quickly, and only Creo delivers the transformative tools you need to build competitive advantage and gain market share. Creo streamlines and speeds product development using integral solutions to support concept, detailed design, manufacturing, and analysis. It is also the only CAD solution with IoT and AR at its core.

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Concept & Styling

  • Increase design creativity and quality
  • Improve styling and aesthetics
  • Explore more design alternatives
  • Differentiate, maintain and gain market share
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Detailed Design

  • Design any geometry regardless of size
  • Collaborate and work with 3rd party data
  • Increase engineering productivity
  • Rapidly implement design change
  • Support concurrent engineering
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Collaboration

  • Collaborate and share design information
  • Integrate data formats and 3rd party data
  • Document and capture design requirements
  • Create realistic images for design review
  • Create assembly process planning
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Simulation & Analysis

  • Reduce design-cycle times
  • Decrease prototypes and quality costs
  • Reduce warranty, liability, and exposure
  • Faster ramp-up
  • Quicker time-to-market
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Rapid Deliverables

  • Improve machining quality and speed
  • Eliminate data translation
  • Enable concurrent design
  • Maintain CAD data associativity
  • Automate change propagation
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Data Management

  • Visualize engineering data and product info
  • Collaborate through workflows
  • Manage and initiate change workflows

EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS

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Speed Time-to-Market

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Reduce Costs

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Improve Quality

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Increase Satisfaction

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EASY TO EXPAND, IMPOSSIBLE TO OUTGROW

PTC Creo is behind products manufactured by some of the world’s most established companies and some of the newest – and smallest.

The unlimited scalability of Creo means you can easily add new users, new modules, and new capabilities as your business and your needs continue to grow, and you‘ll never have to worry about importing incompatible data or learning a new user interface. Add-on extensions also seamlessly provide extended capabilities.

CORE CAPABILITIES

The foundation of every Creo design package is Creo Parametric. Creo Parametric provides capabilities to support the everyday needs of designers and engineers.

AR Design Share
Easily create, publish, and securely share AR experiences managing models and viewer access

Unite Technology
Easily integrate, open, edit and work with multi-CAD data from any CAD source to improve collaboration

Import Data Doctor
Easily repair imported data using tools to repair, modify and add features to imported geometry

Parametric Design
Power to model any geometry regardless of shape, size or complexity

Parametric Surfacing
Create free-form and analytical surfaces using parameters, constraints, and calculations to capture design intent

Freestyle Design
Rapidly manipulate primitive shapes to create high-quality freeform and stylized geometry

Sheet Metal Design
Fast creation of complex sheet metal parts and associated flat patterns

Plastic Part Design
Specialized functionality to speed the creation of plastic part design

Mechanism Design
Define assemblies using true mechanical constraints to visualize and analyze kinematic motion analysis

Assembly Design
Easily create and manage complex assemblies using tools to manage and improve system performance

Weld Design
Rapidly define and document weld fabrication and process requirements

2D Detailing
Simplified creation and documentation of detailed manufacturing requirements

3D Annotations
Define a single source of truth using 3D annotations to support model-based definition (MBD)

Design Animation
Create detailed animations to visually illustrate product details and procedural product information

Real-Time Rendering
Use real-time rendering to visualize realistic products rendering real world conditions (i.e., materials, lights, reflections, shadows)

Design Reuse & Automation
Rapidly create and reuse standardized components, features, and geometry (i.e., sketches)

Modelcheck
Automatically evaluate parts, assemblies, and drawings to validate modeling best practices and compliance with defined company standards

Additive Manufacturing
Support for 3D printers to enable model preparation, print validation, printer tray positioning and more

Essentials
Creo Design Essentials (T1)
Creo Parametric
Freestyle Design – Subdivision Surface Modeling
Collaboration Extension for Inventor
Collaboration Extension for SolidWorks
Simulation Elite (Linear Structural Analysis)
Flexible Modeling Extension
Design Exploration Extension
Piping and Cabling Extension
Render Studio Extension
Intelligent Fastener Extension
Advanced Framework Extension
Legacy Data Migration Extension
Human Factors Extension
AR core (freemium)
Creo Design Advanced (T2)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
Advanced Assembly Extension
Prismatics and Multi-Surfaces Milling Extension
Creo Design Advanced Plus (T3)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced (T2)
Additive Manufacturing Extension – Standard
Interactive Surface Design Extension II (ISDX II)
Behavioral Modeling Extension
Mechanism Dynamics Extension (MDO)
Tolerance Analysis Extension powered by CETOL Technology
EZ Tol Analysis powered by Sigmetrix
GD&T Advisor Extension
Tool Design Extension (TDO)
Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX)
Mold Machining Extension
High Speed Machining Plus
Layout Extension
Creo Design Premium (T4)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced (T2)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced Plus (T3)
Collaboration Extension for CATIA V4
Collaboration Extension for CATIA V5
Collaboration Extension for NX
Simulation Extension
Fatigue Advisor Extension
Flow Analysis
GD&T Advisor Plus
Production Machining Extension
NC Sheetmetal Extension
Mathcad
Advanced
Creo Design Essentials (T1)
Creo Parametric
Freestyle Design – Subdivision Surface Modeling
Collaboration Extension for Inventor
Collaboration Extension for SolidWorks
Simulation Elite (Linear Structural Analysis)
Flexible Modeling Extension
Design Exploration Extension
Piping and Cabling Extension
Render Studio Extension
Intelligent Fastener Extension
Advanced Framework Extension
Legacy Data Migration Extension
Human Factors Extension
AR core (freemium)
Creo Design Advanced (T2)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
Advanced Assembly Extension
Prismatics and Multi-Surfaces Milling Extension
Creo Design Advanced Plus (T3)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced (T2)
Additive Manufacturing Extension – Standard
Interactive Surface Design Extension II (ISDX II)
Behavioral Modeling Extension
Mechanism Dynamics Extension (MDO)
Tolerance Analysis Extension powered by CETOL Technology
EZ Tol Analysis powered by Sigmetrix
GD&T Advisor Extension
Tool Design Extension (TDO)
Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX)
Mold Machining Extension
High Speed Machining Plus
Layout Extension
Creo Design Premium (T4)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced (T2)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced Plus (T3)
Collaboration Extension for CATIA V4
Collaboration Extension for CATIA V5
Collaboration Extension for NX
Simulation Extension
Fatigue Advisor Extension
Flow Analysis
GD&T Advisor Plus
Production Machining Extension
NC Sheetmetal Extension
Mathcad
Most Popular
Advanced Plus
Creo Design Essentials (T1)
Creo Parametric
Freestyle Design – Subdivision Surface Modeling
Collaboration Extension for Inventor
Collaboration Extension for SolidWorks
Simulation Elite (Linear Structural Analysis)
Flexible Modeling Extension
Design Exploration Extension
Piping and Cabling Extension
Render Studio Extension
Intelligent Fastener Extension
Advanced Framework Extension
Legacy Data Migration Extension
Human Factors Extension
AR core (freemium)
Creo Design Advanced (T2)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
Advanced Assembly Extension
Prismatics and Multi-Surfaces Milling Extension
Creo Design Advanced Plus (T3)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced (T2)
Additive Manufacturing Extension – Standard
Interactive Surface Design Extension II (ISDX II)
Behavioral Modeling Extension
Mechanism Dynamics Extension (MDO)
Tolerance Analysis Extension powered by CETOL Technology
EZ Tol Analysis powered by Sigmetrix
GD&T Advisor Extension
Tool Design Extension (TDO)
Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX)
Mold Machining Extension
High Speed Machining Plus
Layout Extension
Creo Design Premium (T4)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced (T2)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced Plus (T3)
Collaboration Extension for CATIA V4
Collaboration Extension for CATIA V5
Collaboration Extension for NX
Simulation Extension
Fatigue Advisor Extension
Flow Analysis
GD&T Advisor Plus
Production Machining Extension
NC Sheetmetal Extension
Mathcad
Premium
Creo Design Essentials (T1)
Creo Parametric
Freestyle Design – Subdivision Surface Modeling
Collaboration Extension for Inventor
Collaboration Extension for SolidWorks
Simulation Elite (Linear Structural Analysis)
Flexible Modeling Extension
Design Exploration Extension
Piping and Cabling Extension
Render Studio Extension
Intelligent Fastener Extension
Advanced Framework Extension
Legacy Data Migration Extension
Human Factors Extension
AR core (freemium)
Creo Design Advanced (T2)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
Advanced Assembly Extension
Prismatics and Multi-Surfaces Milling Extension
Creo Design Advanced Plus (T3)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced (T2)
Additive Manufacturing Extension – Standard
Interactive Surface Design Extension II (ISDX II)
Behavioral Modeling Extension
Mechanism Dynamics Extension (MDO)
Tolerance Analysis Extension powered by CETOL Technology
EZ Tol Analysis powered by Sigmetrix
GD&T Advisor Extension
Tool Design Extension (TDO)
Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX)
Mold Machining Extension
High Speed Machining Plus
Layout Extension
Creo Design Premium (T4)
All Solutions within Creo Design Essentials (T1)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced (T2)
All Solutions within Creo Design Advanced Plus (T3)
Collaboration Extension for CATIA V4
Collaboration Extension for CATIA V5
Collaboration Extension for NX
Simulation Extension
Fatigue Advisor Extension
Flow Analysis
GD&T Advisor Plus
Production Machining Extension
NC Sheetmetal Extension
Mathcad

Mike Goetz

Senior Engineer, Augustine Die and Mold Inc.

I started my career using SolidWorks, then I switched to Pro/ENGINEER which is now Creo. Creo Parametric, in my opinion, is the best CAD software available. I have noticed recently that files created in Solidworks tend to have solid modeling issues and make it difficult to design to the solid models needed. The reputation and performance that Creo has definitely surpasses any other software on the market.

Josh Bendel

Owner, Automation Design

PTC Creo Parametric is more intuitive and there are more options. It is more of a direct input environment and it seems to be a bit more professional.

Robert Higbee

Mechanical Engineering Adjunct Professor at Penn State Harrisburg since 2012

I have seen a lot of Value Added Resellers in my day – some good some bad.  After working with the EAC team for the past several years, I can attest to their knowledge and dedication.  They are among the best of the best.  They have always gotten back to me promptly with the correct answers to help me get over or around any Creo speed bumps.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below you’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions.

You can count on personalized support around the clock by email, live chat, or by joining a live webinar.

Is there a way to create and perform unique tasks with Creo Parametric?
Yes. Creo Parametric has optional software modules for tasks unique to your company. Some modules require a license and some do not. This could include working with composite parts, retrieving object information with Creo View, or creating parametric die surfaces for sheet metal parts.
What is the latest version of Creo Parametric?

Creo 9.0 is the latest version released on May 4th, 2022.

What makes Creo unique?

Creo easily integrates with other systems developed by PTC. It connects to a family of solutions that aid product development. This includes Windchill for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Mathcad for engineering calculations, and Arbortext for enterprise publishing.

Is Creo used in the industry?

Creo has been the standard product design and development software for parametric modeling, simulation/analysis, and product documentation for 30 years. Learning Creo is one way to gain an edge over competition in almost any industry.

What programming language is Creo written in?

It is Java Script.

CREO +

CREO +

CREO +

CREO +

CREO +

This comprehensive SaaS CAD software for modern-day product development is here. Empower your team with real-time design collaboration with Creo+.

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Creo + packages

Creo+ offers various named user package options that cater to different design needs and preferences. These packages include Design Essentials, Design Advanced, and Design Advanced Professional. The options and add-ons for each package are as follows:

Design Essentials
Creo + Packages
Creo Parametric SaaS License
Powerful Engineering Capabilities
Advanced Assembly, Prismatic, Mathcad Additive
Additive High-Speed Milling, Mold Machining, Advanced Surfacing, GD&T
Add-On SaaS Licenses
Ansys Powered Extensions
Creo Generative Design Extensions
Full Portfolio of Creo Extensions
Special Options
Explore: Basic design exploration, without the ability to save files
Shared Design Advance: Restricted access for limited users
Design Advanced
Creo + Packages
Creo Parametric SaaS License
Powerful Engineering Capabilities
Advanced Assembly, Prismatic, Mathcad Additive
Additive High-Speed Milling, Mold Machining, Advanced Surfacing, GD&T
Add-On SaaS Licenses
Ansys Powered Extensions
Creo Generative Design Extensions
Full Portfolio of Creo Extensions
Special Options
Explore: Basic design exploration, without the ability to save files
Shared Design Advance: Restricted access for limited users
Design Advanced Professional
Creo + Packages
Creo Parametric SaaS License
Powerful Engineering Capabilities
Advanced Assembly, Prismatic, Mathcad Additive
Additive High-Speed Milling, Mold Machining, Advanced Surfacing, GD&T
Add-On SaaS Licenses
Ansys Powered Extensions
Creo Generative Design Extensions
Full Portfolio of Creo Extensions
Special Options
Explore: Basic design exploration, without the ability to save files
Shared Design Advance: Restricted access for limited users

Creo+ is the SaaS-Based Version of PTC’s Award Winning Creo CAD System

From powerful engineering capabilities to advanced surfacing and high-speed milling, Creo+ provides a comprehensive solution to meet all product development needs. Additionally, the add-ons and special options provide more flexibility and customization for users, enabling them to tailor the platform to their specific design requirements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below you’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions.

You can count on personalized support around the clock by email, live chat, or by joining a live webinar.

How many verisons of Creo are there?

There have been several updates and releases of Creo over the years, offering different versions of the software. While the exact number of versions may vary, some of the latest versions include Creo 10 and Creo+.

How is Creo+ different from other versions of Creo?

Creo+ is PTC’s latest offering and provides additional features and capabilities compared to other versions of Creo. It includes intelligent generative design tools, advanced simulation and analysis capabilities, and collaboration tools like PTC’s ThingWorx platform. Creo+ aims to streamline the product design process and accelerate time to market.

 

Is Creo+ compatible with PLM?

Yes, Creo+ is fully compatible with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. PLM integration enables seamless data exchange and collaboration between Creo+ and other PLM tools, facilitating efficient product data management. Creo+ integrates with popular PLM systems, streamlining workflows, managing revisions, tracking changes, and enhancing product data visibility and access.

Which is better, Creo or SolidWorks?

Creo offers extensive parametric modeling capabilities, robust assembly management tools, advanced surfacing capabilities, flexible customization options, and a high level of scalability and versatility. These features make Creo a superior choice for design and engineering professionals, allowing for efficient design modifications, management of complex assemblies, creation of intricate shapes, tailored customization, and versatility across various industries. Overall, Creo provides a powerful and comprehensive design solution for users seeking enhanced productivity and exceptional performance.

 

Studio

Studio

Studio

Studio

VUFORIA STUDIO

Quickly create and deliver AR content to transform operations

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LEVERAGE VUFORIA STUDIO TO

01. Reduce Development Costs

Rapidly create AR content without programming.

02. Accelerate Content Creation

Use existing 3D CAD models and animated sequences.

03. Streamline Enterprise Scalability

Access and view experiences on different devices from a single app.

04. Easily Provide Insight

Leverage real-time IoT and business systems data.

HOW IT CAN HELP

PTC’s Vuforia Studio provides industrial companies with tools to quickly create and widely deliver AR content that transforms operations, facilitates knowledge transfer, and improves profitability. It modifies your existing CAD and IoT data into detailed AR experiences that supply critical information to frontline workers where and when they need it most.

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EMPOWER SERVICE TECHNICIANS

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IMPROVE ASSEMBLY AND WORKFLOW

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ENHANCE SALES & MARKETING

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REDUCE COSTLY PROTOTYPES

PICK YOUR BEST PRICING

STARTER PACKAGE

All features included
20 registered users
2,500 public views

$23,250

*base price only
PREMIUM PACKAGE

All features included
200 registered users
10,000 public views

$85,000

*base price only
PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE

All features included
1,000 registered users
50,000 public views

$330,000

*base price only

CONNECT YOUR FRONTLINE WORKERS WITH CRITICAL INFORMATION WITH VUFORIA STUDIO

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Illustrate Complex Instructions

Use existing 3D CAD data and animated sequences to create engaging assembly, inspection, service, and operating instructions.

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Visualize IoT Data

Successfully integrate sensor and contextualized IoT and enterprise system data. Utilize AR experiences with functional insights.

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Simplify Enterprise Management

Publish enterprise-wide AR content with a single viewer application on your preferred mobile device or head-mounted display (RealWear HMT-1 and HoloLens  2).

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Enhance User Experience

Create engaging experiences that display digital information over physical spaces, while empowering the user to move through the experience and interact with it.

Curtis Detwiler

Director of A&D

Vuforia Studio was really easy to use, from the drag and drop environment, to the one-click publishing. It was much easier than we ever could have imagined. This technology empowered us to create an AR experience much faster than anticipated and well before our competition could beat us to the punch.

Sameer Kelkar

CEO and R&D Head, Grind Master Machines

With Vuforia Studio we have an opportunity for providing our customers with a true Digital Experience of our product and service. I have personally seen a really thrilled customer at receiving a Design Approval Package in the form of AR. This adds value to our product offering.

Luke Facemeyer

Divisional Vice President of Refrigeration, Stellar

As the construction and industrial refrigeration industries continue to evolve, it is imperative to have the right technology partner in place to ensure our systems are meeting customer demands. With increasing regulatory requirements and an aging workforce that holds untapped knowledge of system operation, now more than ever, embracing technology such as cloud, IoT, and AR is vital.

Walter Shein

Sulzer

There is a growing gap between workers heading for retirement and younger workers seeking employment – augmented reality can help bridge the learning steps for the next generation.

Maria Wilson

Ph.D., Global Leader Data Driven Advantage for Howden

With PTC and Microsoft, we were able to jumpstart our digital transformation journey. With technologies such as Vuforia Studio and Microsoft HoloLens, we found unique enablers that complement our digital twins and help us transform our customers’ experience of owning Howden equipment.

Sandra Humphreys

Fujitsu

With Vuforia Studio we can provide customers with virtual products that have yet to be manufactured without having to send a unit to location but still have to scale examples that you can walk around and see the information.

Steve Postma

Sysmex Enterprise Architect

Just imagine how productive a field engineer could be when they’re able to see step-by-step examples of maintenance activities that they need to perform.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below you’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions.

You can count on personalized support around the clock by email, live chat, or by joining a live webinar.

What is Vuforia Studio?
Vuforia Studio is an efficient end-to-end authoring tool that integrates seamlessly with Thingworx. Easily utilize IoT data in your application. Collect and exchange data to create meaningful, actionable AR experiences tailored to specific audiences. Vuforia Studio increases development times and is accessible for non-developers.
What are some Vuforia Studio use cases?
Below are common cases for leveraging Vuforia Studio:
  1. Product Familiarization and Training: Virtual asset or on-asset 3D training visually demonstrates complex products for better familiarity and a deeper understanding of how they work.
  2. 3D-Guided Service Instructions: In-context model-specific instructions overlay 3D content on top of physical assets to guide technicians through complex maintenance and repairs.
  3. Parts Identification: Visualize hidden parts or identify visually similar parts to enable repair or reorder which saves time for technicians and reduces inventory costs due to errors.
  4. Customer Self-Service: Product-specific AR experiences provide guidance for end-customer operation, maintenance, service, and installation of OEM equipment.
  5. Product Visualization and Demonstration: Virtually validate designs with custom configurations that fit into a physical space by placing a virtual product representation in the context of the customer’s environment.
What makes Vuforia Studio different?

Vuforia Studio is an efficient, cost-effective solution to authoring industrial augmented reality (AR). Easily create 3D training and instructions with no coding skills required.

What is the difference between Vuforia Studio and Vuforia Engine?

Vuforia Studio is a highly efficient end-to-end authoring tool that seamlessly integrates into ThingWorx. This means that you can easily utilize IoT data to create meaningful and actionable augmented reality (AR) experiences tailored to specific audiences. Using Vuforia Studio greatly increases the speed of development and accessibility for non-developers.

Vuforia Engine is a software platform for creating augmented reality applications (apps). A highly flexible and powerful development framework takes the complexity out of AR development. Developers can easily add advanced computer vision functionality and AR to existing applications. This allows apps to recognize images and objects, and interact with real-world spaces.

Instruct

Instruct

Instruct

Instruct

VUFORIA INSTRUCT

Create powerful step-by-step instructions to help frontline workers get the job done quickly, safely, and accurately

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Fast, Simple Authoring

Vuforia Instruct’s secure, web-based platform can be accessed at anytime from anywhere. It enables authors to create step-by-step, accurate instructions to drastically reduce many steps that are usually necessary for building AR content.

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Improved Process Performance

The delivery application allows workers to carry-out inspections efficiently through clear communication in the easiest, most accurate way and it provides real-time data capture for clear traceability.

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Consolidated Analysis & Reporting

An integrated portal equips stakeholders to stay up to date with usage activity from the field or the shop floor, enabling accuracy for audit and compliance purposes and boosting continuous advancement.

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Utilize CAD Investments

Spread the value of 3D CAD to your frontline workers with easy-to-use, helpful information (connected to the actual product) – removing the need for interpretations and conjecture.

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HOW IT CAN HELP

Augmented Reality (AR) work instructions drastically reduce mistakes that happen with traditional training and instruction strategies. Capture input related processes to distinct processes that can be shared easily for traceability and improvement.

With Vuforia Instruct, frontline workers benefit from in-context, digital 3D work instructions overlaid onto the parts to be inspected, that communicate inspection procedures. This enables workers to improve their accuracy and productivity, resulting in reduced costs and fewer production delays.

THE BENEFITS ARE REAL

IMPROVE
quality to drive business value

SAVE
time and money authoring CAD-based data

PERSONALIZE
user experiences for executing work instructions

ENABLE
frontline workers to get started faster

IMPROVE
operational efficiency with faster time to task completion

INCREASE
effectiveness of information delivery

“According to Quality Digest, experts estimate that Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) range from 5% to 30% of gross sales for manufacturing and service companies. With AR work instructions, companies can now effectively decrease these incurred costs.”

Vuforia Instruct Users

Standard Users

The Standard User is most
frontline workers. This user
can execute procedures.

Execute procedures with Vuforia Vantage
Add and Manage 3D CAD assets
Create new procedures with Vuforia Editor
Manage permissions
Usage analytics with Vuforia Insights
Manage users
Premium Users

The Premium User is most
managers and content creators.
Create new procedures, manage content, and access valuable performance insights.

Execute procedures with Vuforia Vantage
Add and Manage 3D CAD assets
Create new procedures with Vuforia Editor
Manage permissions
Usage analytics with Vuforia Insights
Manage users

pick your best Pricing

Vuforia Instruct
BASE PACKAGE

Includes 80 standard and 20 premium users.

$99,000

Additional users can be purchased
(all prices represent annual subscription)
Base Package
Frontline workers
Managers
Content creators
Can execute procedures
Can create new procedures
Manage content
Access to performance insights
Standard Users

Base Package + Additional Standard Users

CONTACT

Note: Tiered pricing. Contact for volume rate table
Standard Users
Frontline workers
Managers
Content creators
Can execute procedures
Can create new procedures
Manage content
Access to performance insights
Premium Users

Base Package + Additional Premium Users

$1,500/USER

Note: No tiered pricing. Price stays the same no matter the volume
Premium Users
Frontline workers
Managers
Content creators
Can execute procedures
Can create new procedures
Manage content
Access to performance insights

Our organization needs us to get to a place where we no longer hear about quality issues. On an annual basis, these issues cost us hundreds of millions of dollars. We knew we needed to evolve. EAC has helped us do that.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below you’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions.

You can count on personalized support around the clock by email, live chat, or by joining a live webinar.

What is Vuforia Instruct?
Vuforia Instruct is an out-of-the-box solution that makes it easy to create, scale, and deliver CAD-based work instructions. Leverage 3D CAD data to make interactive AR instructions for frontline workers.
What are common Vuforia Instruct use cases?
  • Quality inspections in Manufacturing
  • Packaging or container loading inspection
  • Field Service and Maintenance Inspections
  • Post-maintenance/Retrofit/Refurbish Inspections
  • Training for Maintenance Inspection