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PTC Inc. is an American computer software and services company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The global technology company serves myriad verticals and provides technology solutions such as Augmented Reality (AR), CAD, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), to name a few.

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PTC’s global partner ecosystem leads the way when it comes to GTM strategy, consisting of 700+ partners, including technology partners, Global System Integrators (GSIs), resellers, and consultants. PTC focuses on developing partnerships that can support particular use cases, have industry expertise, or have a regional focus.

PTC was recognized as a Top Innovator in ABI Research's Manufacturing Data Analytics competitive ranking. PTC provides expertise across the value chain with Kepware enabling customers to collect data via a wide range of inputs, such as Programmable LogicControllers (PLCs ) and via Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.

PTC was named a leader in the Manufacturing Data Analytics competitive ranking thanks to the company’s expertise across the value chain from data collection through to supporting companies’ efforts to share findings in other industrial applications. The analytical focus on saving customers time and improving productivity should resonate with manufacturers across all kinds of sectors and the large network of partners should help the customers achieve their objectives.

PTC is a leader in ABI Research's MCAD SaaS for Large Enterprises & Manufacturing at Scale competitive assessment, and close second with its Creo and Creo+ offerings that achieves the highest innovation score and fourth place in the implementation ranking. This Leader position is largely attributed the PTC's wide range of computer-aided additions.

PTC was considered a top implementer in ABI Research's MCAD SaaS for Large Enterprises & Manufacturing at Scale competitive assessment. The company has a best in class customer support and easy to use interface for new users.

PTC leads in innovation in ABI Research's MCAD SaaS for Large Enterprises & Manufacturing at Scale competitive assessment - with Creo and Creo+ both offering the best service for integrated functions such as a fully-fledged CAx model, embedded computer-aided additions, and extended functionality in the form of cloud usage, generative design, and AR/VR viewing. Specific areas of CAD in which PTC provides a better solution are for parametric surfacing, MBD, mechanism design, and BIM. With this robust CAD toolset, along with simulation integrated through Ansys, Creo, and Creo+, are the overall strongest offerings for industrial-scale manufacturers.

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Coverage of PTC by Technology Area

PTC in Industrial & Manufacturing Technologies


PTC in Sustainability For Industrial Markets


PTC in Sustainability For Telco Markets


PTC in Distributed & Edge Computing


PTC in Industrial & Manufacturing Markets


PTC in Circularity Technologies & Programs


PTC in Augmented & Virtual Reality


PTC in IoT Networks & Services


PTC in Consumer Technologies


PTC in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & Wireless Connectivity


PTC in Wi-Fi & WLAN Technologies & Markets


PTC in Industrial Cybersecurity


PTC in Industrial, Collaborative & Commercial Robotics


PTC in 5G & 6G Cloud-Native Systems


PTC in IoT Hardware & Devices