High Peak Systems Ltd

Explore Creo and Design Exceptional Products

mike — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:22:55 +0000

Location – Etihad Stadium, Sport City, Manchester
Date – Thursday 10th November

High Peak Systems would like to invite you to our free event held at The Etihad Stadium, Manchester, where we will be demonstrating PTC’s new design tool ‘Creo’ and how this enables companies to streamline their product development.

As one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing software companies, PTC deliver a complete portfolio of integral Product Lifecycle Management solutions to over 25,000 customers in the Industrial, High Tech, Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Consumer, and Medical Device industries.

Creo is the next generation of design software from PTC that will address the industry’s most pressing problems and deliver unprecedented gains to individuals and companies. Creo will:

Solve the big remaining problems in mechanical CAD including fundamental ease-of-use, interoperability, technology lock-in and assembly management.
Deliver a scalable suite of right-sized, interoperable, open, and easy to use set of design apps.

Agenda:
09:30 – Tea/Coffee & bacon/sausage sandwiches
10:00 – Creo Introduction
10.30 – Technical Demonstration
11:30 – Q & A
12:00 – Finish

If you are interested in learning more about Creo please register for the session below.

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If you would like any further information please feel free to contact the office on 0845 453 4101

PTC CoCreate Customer Day 2011

mike — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:50:20 +0000

You are invited to attend High Peak Systems’ PTC/CoCreate Update Seminar for 2011.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday 14th June, 2011 at the Navigation Inn located near Whaley Bridge in the Peak District.

During the day we will present and demonstrate Creo, PTC’s revolutionary design software, that enables companies to unlock potential within their organizations. Creo utilizes the direct modeling capabilities of CoCreate and the developments in CoCreate Drafting and Modeling will be presented as well. The all-day event is free of charge and will include:

What’s new in 2011 versions of CoCreate Software now branded Creo Elements/Direct
An overview and demonstration of Creo.
A chance to view other PTC products.

Our agenda will be:

10:00 for a 10:30 Start.
10:30 to 12:30 (With Break for Coffee) Presentations/ Demos.
- Introduction to the day
- PTC Product positioning
- CoCreate Drafting New Features
- CoCreate Modeler New Features
- Creo Introduction
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Presentations/ Demos.
- Creo Demonstration
- Creo Roadmap
- Q and A Session
2:30 Finish

If you would like to attend then please register using one of the methods below: -

E-mail support@highpeaksystems.com
Telephone our office on 0845 453 4101 (local charge) and ask to ‘Register for the customer seminar’.

We will send you more detailed logistics information once you have registered, Feel free to bring colleagues or let us know if you can’t attend the event, but would like a representative visit you to discuss the contents.

We look forward to welcoming you on 14th June.

How Do I…

ben.fentem — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:30:32 +0000

Ever struggled to create a 3D model from a dxf file in Creo Elements/Direct (formerly CoCreate)? Ever wanted to try create an exploded view in Creo Elements/Pro (Formerly ProEngineer)?

PTC have recently opened the Learning Exchange.

LearningExchange is the go-to place for free tutorials on PTC products. PTC University developed this new web app to provide you with direct access to free tutorials created by PTC product experts who want to share their knowledge with you and make it easy to find the training you need when you need it. Just sign in (it’s free!) to track your history and rate tutorials and more.

With LearningExchange you can…

Explore free short tutorials
Discover new ways to use the PTC products you use everyday
Share what you learn with your peers and colleagues

Using video, text and images, or all three, tutorials are targeted on a single task and are a great way to explore the capabilities of your PTC products. Experts from the PTC Universtiy and the product development team at PTC, as well as users from around the globe can share brief tutorials and how to guides on any of the Creo applications (Elements/Pro – Formerly ProEngineer, Elements/Direct – Formerly CoCreate and Elements/View – Formerly ProductView), as well as Arbortext, Windchill or Mathcad.

To find out more, visit learningexchange.ptc.com

If you can’t find what you are looking for, or require training on any of the products mentioned then we can offer tailored training on all the PTC products listed above. For further information, please contact the office.

Zuken Engineering Day 2011

ben.fentem — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:44:03 +0000

Save The Date - November 2nd, 2011

The date and location of Zuken’s annual conference based in the UK has now been set, don’t forget to mark your diary now.

The event helps you stay up to date with today’s electronic and electrical industry trends with presentations from leading industry experts, but it also gives you the chance to learn the latest about our company and latest new solutions. There will also be a selection of customer presentations sharing their experience of working with Zuken’s software and endless opportunities for networking with other attendees.

If you want all the latest updates on the E3.Series electrical design solutions and the e-PLM portfolio, this is the place to come.

Date: 2nd November 2011
Location: RAF Cosford Museum, Shropshire

RAF Cosford – The Authentic Military Experience
We are stepping out of our comfort zone and bringing you a venue that is sure to make everyone say ‘wow’. You will take a step back in time and get a real taste of the authentic military experience, complete with full sized real life WWII planes, tanks and bunker style conference rooms.

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford tells the story of man’s successes and failures in flying and missile development from the early days of aviation through two world wars to the present day.

It houses one of the largest aviation collections in the UK and one of the world’s most comprehensive missile collections. You can examine more than forty different aeroplane engines, from the rotary used in early biplanes, to the jet engine which powers the modern Eurofighter. There is also a small collection of motor vehicles associated with both civil and military aircraft support.

Throughout the day you are free to browse around the extensive museum and tours are also available for the delegates during the lunch break.

Further details will be made available as we receive them but should you wish to book your place or for more information, please feel free to contact the office on 0845 453 4101 or via email to sales@highpeaksystems.com

E3.Series 3D RoutingBridge for Electrical/Mechanical CAD integration

ben.fentem — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:54:31 +0000

The E³.3DRoutingBridge provides an interface between commonly used MCAD systems and the E³.series electrical design environment and is used to exchange data between schematics or cable plans and your 3D model. The enhanced technology facilitates data exchange between E³.series designs and 3D Harness Design Systems with an all new user interface, single installation and added functionality.

E³.3DRoutingBridge sends electrical data, such as device designation, component information and interconnection logic from E³.series to the mechanical CAD system and in turn, receives structural information such as wire length and take off locations. Overall functionality is dependent upon the MCAD system in use and typically includes bend radius checks, collision control, placement of fixings and more. Standard file transfer formats include XML, ASCII, or CSV. Integrating the electrical components into the 3D model at the start of the design ensures a more effective process and addresses time-to-market issues.

E³.3DRoutingBridge is available for Siemens NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, ProEngineer, Inventor, SolidEdge, NX I-deas and LANDMARK design systems. Detailed information what can be achieved in each of the MCAD systems is available from High Peak Systems by telephone on 0845 453 4101 or via email using the sales enquiry form

PTC Technology Forum 2011 – 12th May 2011

ben.fentem — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:36:15 +0000

UK PTC Technology Forum 2011 – 12^th May 2011

Organisations of all sizes are feeling the competitive pressure of getting better products to market faster. Key trends, such as globalization, compliance and product complexity, are directly affecting the ability to maintain competitive advantage. Add in the current challenges facing the global economy, and it’s clear that effective, efficient product development is more important than ever to achieving sustainable success.

On the 12^th May 2011, PTC will host its annual UK Technology Forum at Moor Hall, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Joining this forum will give you the ideal opportunity to understand current trends in product development and to understand how PTC’s solutions can help optimize your product development process. During the forum, you will:

Learn about PTC’s technology vision & strategy
Find out more about the Creo breakthrough technologies – AnyData Adoption and AnyRole Apps
Find out what’s new in Windchill 10.0 – new product release
Hear about Relex – quality, safety and risk management
Find out more about Mathcad Prime 1.0 – Positioning, Roadmap & Demo
Participate in roundtable discussions with industry leaders & guest speakers including Dr. Peter Rayson, Associate Dean Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment, Birmingham University
Hear your peers’ case stories about how they’ve addressed product development challenges
And much more – see agenda for details

The UK Technology Forum, designed for professionals in product development, will give you the unique opportunity to meet with industry experts, discuss best practices with peers, and learn how PTC and our partners can help you win.

Registration and More Information

ACHIEVING GREATER VALUE IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The UK Technology Forum is designed for professionals to meet with industry experts, discuss best practices with peers and learn how PTC and our partners can help you achieve success.

Date:	12^th May 2011 (Calendar entry)
Place:	UK (Moor Hall – Hotel & Spa – Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands)
Time:	08:30 – 17:30
Key Topics:	PTC Technology Vision & Strategy CREO: AnyData Adoption What’s New in Windchill 10.0 Managing product complexity with Windchill The complimentary roles of PLM & ERP Product Development challenges for the Electronic and High Tech industry Quality, Safety and Risk Management Mathcad Prime 1.0 – Product Update and Demo Roundtable discussions with industry leaders & guest speakers including Dr. Peter Rayson, Associate Dean Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment, Birmingham University Hear your peers’ case stories about how they’ve addressed product development challenges And much more – see agenda for details

For more information or a registration form, please contact High Peak Systems on 0845 453 4101 or via email to sales@highpeaksystems.com.

Aston Martin Racing Choose Creo and Windchill

ben.fentem — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:51:05 +0000

Aston Martin is the only manufacturer that produces a car to compete in every category of the FIA GT Championship sports car racing series. Models range from modified standard vehicles in the GT4, GT3 and GT2 classes – including the high-performance V12 – to the 6.0 litre 600 BHP DBR9 in the GT1 class and the Le Mans prototype LMP1 Aston Martin.

Aston Martin Racing has moved away from its previous third-party chassis strategy to develop its next generation LMP1 from scratch. This new racing vehicle is now being designed and engineered from the ground up using Creo Elements/Pro and Windchill to manage the development process. In addition to the designers, the purchasing department uses Windchill for its request for quotation process, enabling collaboration with suppliers.

“The PTC solutions have far greater capabilities than our previous toolset,” said Ian Ludgate, Chief Designer at Aston Martin Racing. “Although we are still very early in our learning of the system, we’ve already seen significant benefits in simple things like mechanism design, which is built into the Creo Elements/Pro toolset and subsequently distributed by Windchill.”

“We implemented Creo Elements/Pro to optimize our design process and Windchill to streamline and manage our processes,” said Steve Baker, PLM Specialist at Aston Martin Racing. “To achieve ultimate efficiency, we needed a single, comprehensive PLM system that supports the entire design from early-stage product development to manufacturing. With Windchill, our data will be complete and in one location, which means we will save time by accessing the right data quickly.”

“Aston Martin Racing’s adoption of Windchill is another example of how PTC’s technology is helping high performance automotive companies improve product development processes,” said Paul Haimes, vice president, technical sales PTC. “Joining PTC automotive customers Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Volvo AB, Continental AG, and Schaeffler, Aston Martin Racing recognizes the importance of an open and modular PLM architecture, to design complex products in a heterogeneous environment, while minimizing cost, improving quality and shortening time to market.”

About Aston Martin Racing

Aston Martin Racing is a joint venture between Aston Martin and Prodrive. The team was created in 2004 specifically to design, build and race production-based sports cars in events and championships around the world.

About PTC Solutions for the Automotive Industry

PTC solutions for automotive are designed to meet the product design and product life cycle management needs of both OEMs(original equipment manufacturers) and suppliers in the automotive industry. PTC provides 3D design, product data management and collaboration solutions to over 1,400 automotive manufacturers, including eight of the top 10 suppliers and three of the top five OEMs.

E³.series Eliminates Electrical Design Pain for CNC Machine Tool Retrofit Company A-Tec Systems

ben.fentem — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:00:20 +0000

January 5, 2011 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – A-Tec Systems, specialist CNC machine tool retrofit company, has adopted Zuken’s E³.series electrical CAD software for all its electrical system and wire harness design projects. The team are now enjoying the ability to focus on product design rather than dealing with the distractions and loss of productivity caused by previous design tools.

Based in Wigan, UK, A-Tec Systems work with large CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines typically used in the aerospace and oil industries that have a high residual value, and bring new life to them by installing new customized control systems. Every design is customized, with 95% different functionality in each project.

Overall productivity with the introduction of E³.series has improved by 10%, with enhanced design capabilities and a significant reduction in rework.

“Since we’ve been using E³.series, our technicians find it much easier to work with the schematic output from E³.series which provides more detailed documentation. E³.series is exceptionally stable and has an open access API. This has allowed us to customize the solution to suit our design process,” commented Chris Hatfield the technical director of A-Tec Systems.

A-Tec also selected E³.series for its design reuse capabilities. “It means that we can import pages and other sections of a design easily without having to reorganize the database. This will save us substantial amounts of time.”

E³.series is available in the UK from High Peak Systems who delivered a complete solution to their problems, for further details about High Peak Systems visit www.highpeaksystems.com

Creo Unveiled

david.mullan@highpeaksystems.com — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:12:55 +0000

PTC has unveiled its revolutionary new Creo design software; designed as a scalable suite of interoperable, open and easy-to-use product design applications (apps).

The Creo vision and strategy, first introduced in June as Project Lightning, recognises that product development involves many different users with different needs at different points in the product lifecycle. Unlike solutions to date, Creo is designed to remedy problems that have plagued CAD for decades. So here at last we have a breakthrough – Creo, a new family of design software.

Effectively Creo brings together all of the best aspects of the PTC solutions into a single integrated environment. “Creo is being specifically created to solve the big problems remaining in the mechanical CAD market: usability, interoperability, assembly management and technology lock-in,” said James Heppelmann, president and CEO, PTC. “By providing the right-size product design apps for each participant in a company’s extended product development team, Creo will enable more people to participate earlier and more fully in the product development process, significantly expanding innovation capacity.”

“Historically companies have made significant investments in CAD applications that bind them into inflexible business processes and design practices dictated by the specific visual authoring or simulation application that they pick. PTC’s game-changing vision to release a highly flexible CAD application in a new code base, while sticking to existing file formats under the Creo portfolio, is expected to rejuvenate the mature CAD market and open up a path for non-PTC CAD users to move easily on a flexible visual design platform,” says Sanjeev Pal, research manager, IDC.

Many Roles In Product Development

Highlights of planned apps include:

AnyRole Apps^TM

Will offer customers the right tool, for the right user at the right time, enabling everyone in the organization to participate in the product development process. The result: new ideas, creativity, and personal efficiency are unlocked.

AnyMode Modeling^TM

Will provide the industry’s only true multi-paradigm design platform, enabling users to design in 2D, 3D direct, or 3D parametric. Data created in any mode will be fully accessible and reusable in any other mode, allowing each user to work with their own or another user’s data in their paradigm of choice. Additionally, Creo’s AnyMode Modeling will let users seamlessly switch between modes without losing intelligence or design intent, unlocking teamwork efficiency.

AnyData Adoption^TM

Will enable users to incorporate data from any CAD system and unlock multi-CAD design efficiency and value. Valuable information created throughout the product development process in the Creo product design apps will be able to be accessed and reused by others throughout the product development process. Further, Creo will enable reuse of data from legacy systems, reducing the typically high switching costs which drive technology lock-in.

AnyBOM Assembly^TM

Will give teams the power and scalability needed to create, validate and reuse information for highly configurable products. Using BOM-driven assemblies and a tight integration with PTC’s Windchill^® PLM software, customers will be able to unlock and realize unprecedented levels of efficiency and value across teams and the extended enterprise.

“We believe Creo could be significant and a positive advance in PTC’s product offerings.” said Mike Galbraith, Global Engineering Systems & Services, Tyco Electronics. Creo could allow the teams involved in designing new products and bringing them to market…across different functions, different locations, etc… to productively use the same toolset throughout the product life-cycle process. We’re looking forward to working with PTC and their other partners in shaping these new capabilities.”

“Creo is being designed to allow product development organizations to do what they do best – innovate and develop great products free from the constraints imposed by the tools they depend on,” said Brian Shepherd, EVP Product Development, PTC. “Many customers are trapped by legacy tools and locked into technologies that may no longer meet their needs. High switching costs make it difficult to migrate to a new technology, application or vendor and retire old tools. “We expect Creo will eliminate the pressure to standardize on a single vendor or technology platform.”

Heppelmann concluded, “By leveraging a core set of technology assets unique to PTC, we are once again redefining a market plagued by seemingly insurmountable challenges.”

Existing Brands
PTC’s current design software product families and associated modules, extensions and packages are being rebranded in alignment with the functional capabilities provided by each product.

Pro/ENGINEER^®becomes Creo Elements/Pro^TM
CoCreate^® becomes Creo Elements/Direct^TM
ProductView^®becomesCreo Elements/View^TM

Data created in these applications will be fully upwards compatible with the Creo family of products.

Availability
PTC expects Creo1.0 to be available during mid-year 2011.

E3.series 2010 is Released

webmaster — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:11:23 +0000

What’s New in E3.series 2010? A lot of new functionality has been added and this is summarised below: -

Bulk Data Management. Quickly and easily modify bulk data in a table format for automatically updating sheets, connections, pins and devices for significant time savings on large projects. These tables can also be exported to create custom reports. The main focus is to quickly and easily edit large amounts of project data e.g. Sheets, Devices, Connections, Pins etc.

Group Sub-Circuits and Update Groups in Projects. Sub-circuits, parts of a sheet, one or multiple sheets can be grouped together and updated as a project group. This makes it possible to update or exchange parts of a drawing through just a few mouse clicks.

True 3D Part Definition with STEP. Users can now import 3D mechanical part data directly into the component library using the STEP format. This provides a true 3D representation of the part in E3.panel, eliminating the requirement to build the panel using a 3D mechanical tool. Parts are now shown in their true 3D shape and size within E3.panel. This can also be applied in E3.fluid for pneumatic and hydraulic parts in addition to electrical parts.

Display Multiple Connectors in One Symbol. A new document type “System Connectivity Overview” can be created that allows engineers to view a simplified version of the design that uses single connect lines to represent multiple wires, cables and overbraids. This simplifies the design view and reduces visual clutter.

Simpler Symbol Oriented Design. If a component is not present in the library, a component with only master material definition can be assigned to a symbol or a combination of symbols carrying the same device designation. This enables you to continue the design without being forced to halt progress to build the specific part required. You can then build the complete part at a later date.

E3.Formboard Automatic Cable Protection Definition. Cable protection can now be placed automatically over several segments in E3.formboard. Using the “place on segment” command, the whole protection can be defined with a few clicks. This eliminates the need to add protection material to each segment individually.

Measurement Arrows for Measuring Dimensions. Measurement arrows can be used to measure dimensions (e.g. 90°angled segments) or round segments with one arrow. This allows you to illustrate the total length of a cable or wire within the design view, rather than just each segment individually – this is particularly useful for wires and cables that have bends and curves or for branches in the formboard module.

Enhanced E3.3D Routing Bridge Module. The enhanced E3.3DRouting Bridge brings together all of the previous 3D integration modules including CATIA V5 Routing, I-DEAS, Inventor, Landmark Technology, NX Routing, Pro/E, Solid Edge and SolidWorks- in one single module.