The capability to design, test and validate in the digital world helps get products to market faster for less money. Testing is a critical part of the design process. No matter how complex or simple, every design must be vetted to ensure it works as intended. Typically, powerful finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software simulate how a design would work. Simulation software is also useful for conducting virtual tests on designs long before time-intensive and costly physical prototypes are made. When the goal is to get a product to market quickly, simulation software integrated into CAD software shortens the learning curve because of the similar workflows in these programs. PTC Creo Simulate is a simulation tool that complements the modeling environment within PTC Creo Parametric. “Engineers can design their parts and make modifications, but at the same time be able to analyze them,” said Mark Fischer, director of product management with...