TC Creo Parametric is a professional 3D CAD solution for mechanical product design and development.
The platform enables engineers to create models using parametric modeling, where dimensions, geometric relationships, and design intent are interconnected to provide greater control over design changes.
Creo Parametric supports engineering workflows ranging from individual part design and complex assemblies to associative 2D drawings, sheet metal design, surfacing, and other product development processes.
When a design changes, related model elements can be updated accordingly, helping reduce manual rework and maintain engineering data consistency throughout product development
Create mechanical components using feature-based and parametric modeling, enabling engineers to control dimensions, geometric relationships, and design intent.
Create and manage product assemblies while controlling component positioning, assembly constraints, and product structures throughout the design process.
Use parametric surfacing and freestyle surfacing to develop products requiring complex geometry or high-quality surface definition.
Design sheet metal components, define bends and flanges, and prepare engineering data for downstream manufacturing.
Generate associative drawings from 3D models, including views, dimensions, annotations, and technical information required for manufacturing.
Work with engineering data from multiple CAD systems to support collaboration across customers, suppliers, and engineering teams.
Unlike creating independent 3D geometry, parametric modeling enables engineers to build models based on predefined design rules, dimensions, constraints, and relationships.
For example, when a shaft diameter changes, related features and components can update according to the established design intent, rather than requiring engineers to manually modify each element.
Design Change Control
Manage dimensions and features according to defined design intent.
Design Reuse
Reuse models, features, and design structures to efficiently create product variants.
Reduced Engineering Errors
Help maintain consistency between 3D models and engineering drawings.
Faster Design Iterations
Evaluate and refine multiple design alternatives more efficiently.
01. Concept & Design Intent
Define the product structure, key dimensions, functional requirements, and engineering constraints.
02. 3D Part Modeling
Create detailed 3D components using parametric features.
03. Assembly Design
Assemble individual components into a complete product structure.
04. Validation & Refinement
Review, validate, and refine the design before release.
05. Drawings & Documentation
Generate 2D engineering drawings and technical documentation for downstream manufacturing.
Design mechanical parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
Develop new products and manage multiple design iterations throughout the development process
Research, evaluate, and optimize product designs.
Develop product geometry, components, and engineering data required for tooling and mold development.
Design industrial machinery, equipment, and mechanical systems
Standardize engineering and product design data before releasing it to manufacturing.
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial Machinery & Manufacturing
Electronics & High-Tech Products
Aerospace & Defense
Medical Devices & Technology
PTC Creo is a 3D CAD and product development platform that supports product design, engineering documentation, simulation, and downstream manufacturing processes.
Creo 13 introduces enhancements including Creo AI Assistant, large assembly performance, Model-Based Definition (MBD), real-time simulation, and CNC manufacturing capabilities.
Creo refers to PTC’s broader product development platform and portfolio of engineering capabilities, while Creo Parametric is the core parametric 3D CAD application used for mechanical product design.
The appropriate Creo solution depends on your engineering requirements and workflow, such as 3D product design, engineering simulation, CNC programming, or tooling and mold development.