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PTC's Latest Launch: Creo 13 with Integrated AI Guidance

In a significant advancement for engineering design, PTC has unveiled its latest version of the Creo computer-aided design (CAD) software, known as Creo 13, alongside its SaaS variant, Creo+ 13.3. The new offering introduces the innovative Creo AI Assistant, aimed at streamlining the design process by providing engineers with expert guidance, best practices, and troubleshooting information. This integrated AI support reduces dependency on external documentation and accelerates the overall design cycle.

AI Integration in Design Workflows

The cornerstone of Creo 13 is the Creo AI Assistant, which is directly embedded in the engineering workflow. This resource is accessible through a chat interface, enabling engineers to quickly obtain immediate guidance based on best practices without the hassle of searching through documents or waiting for colleague responses. This feature is particularly beneficial for both new and seasoned users, allowing them to quickly navigate unfamiliar workflows, make informed decisions, and significantly cut down on time spent searching for information.

Additionally, a beta feature has been introduced that allows Creo to read information directly from 3D models, thus providing critical insights early in the design process. This capability not only facilitates early detection of design issues but also simplifies compliance verification and on-demand retrieval of necessary design data, emphasizing the AI's role as an active participant in the design workflow rather than a mere supplemental tool.

According to Brian Thompson, General Manager of PTC Creo, “The introduction of AI in the design environment is transforming how engineering teams operate, enabling faster workflows and more confident decision-making. With the Creo AI Assistant, our clients are no longer bound by the knowledge limited to a specific individual. This fundamentally changes the landscape of business scalability, adaptability, and competition.”

Enhanced Functionality Throughout the Design Process

Beyond the AI Assistant, Creo 13 and Creo+ 13.3 introduce a suite of enhancements across various areas of product design:

• - Boosting User Productivity: Enhancements in feature presets, surfacing, sketching, sheet metal, welding, and multi-body design features allow engineers to focus more on actual design work, improving productivity and efficiency.

• - Accelerated Assembly Management: The loading speed of assemblies from Windchill in WAN environments has been boosted by up to 70%, significantly enhancing performance for remote users managing large CAD data.

• - Model-Based Definition (MBD): With extended 3D PDF output capabilities and improved annotation tools, stakeholders can more easily share design intent across the product development lifecycle.

• - Composite Design and Manufacturing: New tools enable reuse of composite design elements (copy and paste), enhancing design efficiency. Transition calculations are up to 60 times faster, allowing teams handling high-performance materials to shift from concept to production efficiently and accurately.

• - Simulation-Driven Design: The expansion of simulation coverage across assembly and printed circuit board scenarios enables engineers to identify and resolve potential physical issues within the digital model before they become costly problems.

• - Generative Design: Enhancements in design optimization within assembly environments and the extension of multi-physics scenarios and constraints enable engineers to achieve optimal designs more quickly.

• - Advanced Manufacturing: Improvements in the tool path capabilities for five-axis machining, toolpath setting workflows, and mold design options allow manufacturers to better control part quality and production cycle time.

• - Electric Design Focus: Enhanced workflows for harness assembly design and initial cable routing bolster collaboration between electrical engineering and mechanical design teams.

Introduction at PTC NEXT Chicago

Creo 13, Creo+ 13.3, and the Creo AI Assistant were showcased at the PTC NEXT Chicago event held from June 9 to 10, 2026. Participants, whether present or not, can access shared content through the PTC NEXT On-Demand Experience Hub.

PTC aims to promote the vision of an “Intelligent Product Lifecycle” through its product portfolio, including Creo. This vision supports manufacturers and product companies in establishing a product data foundation that can be leveraged across the organization while accelerating AI-driven transformation. By effectively utilizing product data, companies can bring higher-quality products to market more rapidly and navigate complexities in product management, regulatory compliance, and other challenges.

For more details about Creo, visit PTC's official website.

About PTC

PTC is a leading global software company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated to the digital transformation of product design, manufacturing, and service. With over 7,000 employees, PTC supports more than 30,000 customers worldwide.

To learn more, visit PTC.

About PTC Japan

PTC Japan, based in Chuo, Tokyo, offers robust software solutions including the advanced 3D CAD system Creo, the cloud-native Onshape integrating CAD and PDM, and Windchill for product lifecycle management, among others. By establishing a digital thread throughout the entire lifecycle from design to production, PTC aids manufacturers in their digital transformation. PTC Japan was founded in March 1992 and operates four business locations across Japan. For more information, explore PTC Japan.