Learning Curve is still on the higher side than other rivals such as SolidWorks which has a very fast and shot learning curve. Plethora of Config options to suit many customer needs. Skeleton for a top-down modelling approach Mechanism and Rendering. Family Table, Simplified Representations and Flexible Components. Robust and Advanced Modelling Features including Surface Modeling capability which are capable of easy to very complex geometry. *) before making any purchase decision, I would recommend having a hands-on or demo of all the 3D CAD tools with our area of implementation. Creo is for 3D CAD modelling, drafting and advance assembly extension for large product manufacturing industries.

For long term goals of Life-cycle management from development to production to withdrawal, Creo is strongly recommended. Small Scale Industries, those are in search of a tool with fast learning, fast output over robust parametric modelling for short term goals then SolidWorks or SolidEdge is better. I also used Mechanism and Simulation modules and they are quite capable. I also used Standard Rendering and I was able to produce a very effective images for product catalogs.

I can say though other tools are easy to learn and might seem low cost, they might not match the robustness of the Creo in terms of 3D modelling of complex geometries as well as large assemblies. During these years, my journey started as an End User and now I am a Business Administrator of Creo and PDMLink for the users from my country. Since 2007, In my present company, I am using Creo with Windchill PDMLink on a daily basis. I implemented SolidWorks in a motor manufacturing company along with data migration from AutoCAD to SolidWorks as SolidWorks Certified Support Technician. I started working with Creo (earlier known as Pro/ENGINEER) in the year 2004 along with SolidWorks in my first company where I was the main tutor for this two software.

Creo parametric student edition