BOSTON, MA, May 29, 2026 – PTC will support TRD U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) as its Official Engine Design Software Partner, bringing Creo CAD and Windchill PLM into the organization’s engine development workflow. Creo and Windchill will help TRD manage design data, coordinate engineering processes and move product development work through a more efficient digital thread.
TRD designs motorsport engines for NASCAR, GR Cup, off-road racing and other racing competitions. It’s Costa Mesa engineering team and trackside staff use Creo and Windchill software from early design through production across multiple generations of motorsport engines.
“PTC has been a trusted part of our engine development process for many years, supporting our teams from initial design through production,” said Tyler Gibbs, president, TRD U.S.A (Toyota Racing Development). “As our engineering programs continue to evolve, partnering with PTC allows us to further leverage PTC’s expertise and technology to improve collaboration, efficiency, and development speed across our organization. We’re excited to continue building on that relationship moving forward.”
Source: Toyota
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Toyota is a Japanese automaker headquartered in Toyota City, Japan. Founded in 1937, the company produces and sells vehicles under the Toyota and Lexus brands, including passenger cars, SUVs, pickups, vans, trucks, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and parts. Toyota also provides vehicle financing, leasing, mobility services, vehicle software and connected-car services through group companies. The company serves individual buyers, fleet operators, dealers, commercial customers, governments and businesses. Toyota employed 72,000 people directly and 384,000 people worldwide on a consolidated basis. In North America, Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people, including nearly 48,000 in the U.S. It operates 14 North American manufacturing plants and more than 1,800 dealerships. Toyota sold more than 3 million vehicles in North America.
About PTC
PTC was founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, MA, 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.