Creo Elements/Direct Modeling is PTC’s premier direct 3D CAD modeling system, designed for engineers and designers who need to create or radically repurpose designs quickly. It is ideal for companies with short design cycles, frequent one-off product requirements, or highly iterative development processes. The system supports massive assemblies and allows users to incorporate multi-CAD data, making it a powerful solution for collaborative and agile product development.

Features

• Direct Modeling Approach: Enables fast, intuitive geometry editing without a history tree.
• Multi-CAD Data Integration: Easily incorporate and modify data from other CAD systems.
• Massive Assembly Support: Efficiently manage and edit large-scale product assemblies.
• Creo Elements/Direct 3D Access: Securely share 2D and 3D design concepts across teams and supply chains.
• Creo Elements/Direct Cabling: Design cables, harnesses, and generate BOMs and nail board drawings.
• Creo Elements/Direct Part Library: Access over 173,000 standard components (ANSI, DIN, ISO, JIS).
• Creo Elements/Direct Advanced Design: Resolve manufacturing issues in digital prototypes.
• Creo Elements/Direct FEA: Analyze product performance under real-world conditions.
• Creo Elements/Direct Sheet Metal: Specialized tools for fast, flexible sheet metal design.
• Creo AR Design Share: Share and view designs in augmented reality.
• Creo Elements/Direct Mold Base: Automate mold plate and component creation.
• Creo Elements/Direct Surfacing: Create stylized surfaces and freeform shapes.

Benefits

• Rapid Design Iteration: Make fast changes to geometry without needing to understand the model’s history.
• Minimal Learning Curve: Easy for new users and infrequent CAD users to adopt.
• Increased Productivity: Accelerates time-to-market and boosts revenue generation.
• Flexible Collaboration: Supports multi-CAD workflows and AR-based design sharing.
• Scalable for Complex Projects: Handles large assemblies and integrates with data management tools.
• Customizable Packages: Available in Sheet Metal, Design, and Machine Productivity Packages tailored to specific needs.