PTC and NVIDIA announced a new real‑time integration that links PTC’s cloud‑native Onshape CAD platform with NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim open‑source simulation framework. The partnership allows engineers to define mechanical relationships once in Onshape and have those changes automatically reflected in Isaac Sim, eliminating the manual handoff that traditionally slows robotics development.
The workflow, showcased at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in San Jose from March 16‑19, enables instant updates from design to simulation and supports downstream physical AI training in NVIDIA Isaac Lab. By synchronizing CAD and simulation in real time, the integration removes a key bottleneck in robotics engineering, allowing teams to iterate faster and reduce errors in the design‑to‑production cycle.
This launch is part of PTC’s “Intelligent Product Lifecycle” vision and follows the company’s recent divestitures of Kepware and ThingWorx. The move signals a strategic focus on core CAD and PLM capabilities while expanding into AI‑driven robotics, positioning PTC as a key enabler of intelligent manufacturing solutions.
PTC’s Q1 2026 results provide context for the announcement: constant‑currency annual recurring revenue grew 8.4% (9.0% excluding the divested businesses), and operating and free cash flow grew 13%. In Q1 2025, revenue rose 19% year‑over‑year. Segment data show CAD revenues at $212 million, up 5% YoY, and PLM revenues at $353 million, up 1% YoY, underscoring the company’s continued focus on high‑margin core products.
"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," said David Katzman, EVP and General Manager of Onshape and Arena at PTC. "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," added Rev Lebaredian, Vice President of Omniverse and simulation technologies at NVIDIA. "The integration between Onshape and NVIDIA Isaac Sim will allow us to bring simulation earlier into how industrial robotic systems are designed and evaluated," noted Amar Dhaliwal, General Manager of FANUC America's Automation Systems Group.
The integration positions PTC to capture a growing robotics market, offering manufacturers a faster, more integrated design‑to‑production workflow. By extending its product data foundation into simulation and AI training pipelines, PTC strengthens its competitive stance against rivals that lack a seamless CAD‑simulation bridge, potentially driving new adoption among manufacturers seeking accelerated robotics development.
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