What is Creo?
Creo is PTC's 3D CAD software for parametric and direct modelling of mechanical products. It includes simulation, generative design, additive manufacturing and model-based definition capabilities. Creo works with Windchill for data management and is also offered as cloud-native Creo+. It is used by product design engineers at manufacturers of all sizes.
Key facts
- Starting price
- Price not listed
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Active users
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- Customers
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- Vendor employees
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- Launched
- 1987
- Deployment
- On-premise, Cloud (SaaS)
- Platforms
- Windows
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Powerful parametric and direct modeling
- Built-in simulation and generative design options
- Handles large, complex assemblies
- Free trial available
- Can run on-premise
Considerations
- Steep learning curve for new users
- Advanced capabilities often require add-on licenses
- Interface can feel less intuitive than some rivals
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Industries & use cases
Industries served
Manufacturing & industrial
Automotive
Life sciences
Technology, media & telecom
Government & public sector
Typical use cases
- Managing engineering bill of materials and change processes
- 3D CAD design of complex products
- Digital thread from engineering to manufacturing and service
Typical Deloitte services
- PLM implementation and data migration
- Digital thread and engineering process transformation
- Service lifecycle and field service modernization
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Features
✓AI features· Automation
✓File versioning· Documents
User reviews
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