Digital Transformation – LEAP Australia

Digitalisation of product development and the advent of Industry 4.0 is transforming the way engineers and designers create a new generation of smart, connected products – with impacts seen across the entire product lifecycle: from product conception and detailed design through to sourcing and servicing.

LEAP Australia is the leading engineering software solutions provider in Australia and New Zealand, for over 20 years we have assisted thousands of companies with their design and engineering problems.

LEAP’s support team has unrivaled expertise with PTC software, covering Computer Aided Design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), Augmented Reality (AR) and Internet of Things (IoT). Our expertise enables process transformation and delivers closed-loop lifecycle management for smart, connected products and operations across your entire enterprise: from engineering to manufacturing, sales through to service.

Unlocking 3D Annotations with Model-Based Definition in Creo

In this post we delve into the world of Model-Based Definition (MBD) and demonstrate how to embed annotation data directly into your 3D CAD models. As part of our Creo Best-Practices webinar series, Ben Muston, Senior Application Engineer at LEAP recently took a deep dive into MBD, explaining 3D GD&T, semantic references, and leveraging annotation planes. Read on and watch the highlights of Ben’s presentation to learn how your team can streamline design-to-manufacturing workflows without relying on 2D drawings.

Mastering 2D Drawing Annotations in Creo

As part of our Creo Best-Practives webinar series, Ben Muston, Senior Application Engineer at LEAP recently took a deep dive into the fundamentals of 2D annotations within the Creo Parametric drawing environment. Here we have provided the highlights from this session which will guide you through creating clear, compliant 2D technical drawings with views, dimensions, notes, symbols, and GD&T annotations. Read on to learn how to improve the clarity and manufacturability of your 2D outputs.

Announcing the LEAP KeyShot Challenge Winners!

Running throughout May and June 2025, the LEAP KeyShot Challenge will award fantastic prizes to the very best renders submitted by users in Australia and New Zealand. 30-day licenses are available to entrants for use during the competition – read on for more information on entry requirements, prizes and more!

Introducing the LEAP KeyShot Challenge

Getting Started with Vuforia Studio to author Augmented Reality experiences – Part 2

Part 2 of our Getting Started with Vuforia Studio blog series introduces a new set of essential video tutorials that walk you through the process of authoring AR experiences and how to implement particular AR techniques and UI elements using Vuforia Studio. Topics include navigating the 2D canvas, animating and creating exploded views with Creo Illustrate, using occlusion and more.

Understanding and Managing Design Intent with Creo Reference Viewer

The Creo Reference Viewer allows users to visualise and analyse the relationships and dependencies between different components in a Creo model or assembly. Users can see how different parts and assemblies are related to each other, which is vital for understanding complex designs and ensuring that changes made in one area do not negatively impact other areas. Here we have collated the highlights of our Creo Best Practices session to provide practical strategies to enhance efficiency and clarity in your CAD models.

LEAP at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025

The LEAP team had a fantastic week at the 2025 Avalon Australian International Airshow representing our partners PTC and Ansys and showcasing impressive innovations alongside Integra Systems, Monash HPR and RMIT University. Read our recap and see some of the technology on display during the show.

Best Practices for Top-Down Design in Creo Parametric

Adopting a top-down modelling approach to effectively plan your assemblies with proper structure, naming conventions, and modularity requirements, ensures a solid foundation for your designs right from the start. This post provides a deep dive into the top-down design approach, explaining what it is, the problems it help designers avoid and the benefits it provides.

How to solve Circular references in Creo Parametric

Solving Circular References in Creo Parametric

Circular references in 3D CAD can be a thorn in the side of even the most experienced designers, leading to frustrating errors and significantly slowing down the design process. If you’re seeking to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflows by mastering circular references, read on for expert advice on how to identify, prevent and fix them when they occur.

Simulation Driven Design with Creo

LEAP’s PTC team recently presented a webinar that explained how adding real-time simulation tools to the beginning of your development workflow gives engineers instant feedback on their design changes, as they work, and provides valuable insights on which design directions to explore next. This article summarises the presentation and provides the highlights of the recording including a live demonstration of Creo’s simulation capabilities.