ProE

Pro/ENGINEER (often abbreviated as Pro/E) is a parametric 3D computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software developed by PTC. It was first released in 1987 and has since become a widely used tool in various industries for designing and manufacturing products. Pro/E is known for its powerful parametric modeling capabilities, which allow users to create complex 3D models by defining relationships between different components. This feature enables designers to make changes to a model easily and efficiently, as the software automatically updates the affected components.

Pro/E supports a wide range of file formats, making it compatible with other CAD software and enabling seamless data exchange. It also integrates with various CAM systems, allowing for the generation of toolpaths and the creation of manufacturing instructions directly from the 3D model. Additionally, Pro/E offers advanced analysis and simulation tools, such as finite element analysis (FEA) and kinematic analysis, to help engineers validate their designs and optimize performance.

The software is available in different versions, including Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Pro/ENGINEER Creo Parametric, and Pro/ENGINEER Creo Elements/Pro, each catering to specific user needs and industries. Pro/E is widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and manufacturing, where it helps streamline the design and manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and improve product quality.