BOSTON, MA, Mar 23, 2026 – PTC has introduced a robotics design-to-simulation workflow that connects its cloud-native Onshape CAD and product data management (PDM) platform with NVIDIA Isaac Sim. The workflow is being presented at NVIDIA GTC 2026 to demonstrate how teams can simulate robot designs while maintaining a single source of product data.
The integration supports robotic training workflows in NVIDIA Isaac Lab and links design with simulation and downstream development. It is intended to reduce design errors, save time, and improve coordination across engineering teams.
Engineers update robot designs and then recreate mechanical details in simulation, which increases development time. Traditional workflows require manual recreating of joints, actuators and related components after exporting CAD models. The Onshape–Isaac Sim workflow defines these relationships in the CAD model and transfers them into simulation. Design updates propagate automatically, maintaining model consistency. Companies such as FANUC America Corporation use this approach to move from CAD to physics-based simulation.
“The integration between Onshape and NVIDIA Isaac Sim will allow us to bring simulation earlier into how industrial robotic systems are designed and evaluated,” said Amar Dhaliwal, general manager – automation systems group, FANUC America Corporation. “That early insight enables better design decisions, faster integration, and smoother project execution – so our customers achieve the best possible results from their automation investments.”
“Robotics teams need workflows that keep pace with how fast ideas change,” said David Katzman, EVP and general manager of Onshape and Arena, PTC. “By working with NVIDIA, we’re combining Onshape’s strength in continuous, collaborative design with world‑class simulation to help teams build the foundation for physical AI that supports the future of robotics engineering.”
“Robotics development depends on a continuous feedback loop between design and physics-accurate simulation,” said Rev Lebaredian, vice president of Omniverse and simulation technologies. “Connecting PTC’s cloud-native Onshape platform to NVIDIA Isaac Sim ensures every design update is reflected instantly in simulation – enabling faster iteration and scaling the creation of intelligent machines.”
PTC connects design and simulation through a cloud-native architecture built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), keeping both environments aligned during development. This reduces manual model preparation and allows teams to focus on testing and performance.
The Onshape–Isaac Sim workflow is being demonstrated at NVIDIA GTC. Technical sessions, partner content and customer examples were scheduled during the event.
PTC uses Onshape and its portfolio to establish a product data foundation for manufacturers and product companies. This supports data use across teams and systems during development. It helps manage product complexity and address regulatory and compliance requirements.
Source: PTC
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PTC was founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, MA, and develops software for engineering and product development teams worldwide. Its portfolio includes CAD, PLM, IIoT, application lifecycle management, and augmented reality tools. The software supports product design, manufacturing, data management, and service operations. PTC serves manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, industrial equipment and energy sectors. The company reports more than 30,000 customers globally, including 95% of Fortune 500 manufacturers. PTC employs about 7,500 people worldwide. It operates primarily on a subscription-based business model focused on digital product development and connected operations.