PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) announced a new workflow that connects its Onshape computer-aided design platform with NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim simulation framework, enabling robotics teams to move seamlessly from design to simulation while ensuring updates are automatically reflected when designs change.
The cloud-based integration allows engineers to define mechanical relationships once within Onshape and carry those directly into Isaac Sim. Any design modifications are then reflected automatically in the simulation, eliminating the need to manually recreate joints, actuators and other physical components.
PTC introduced the new workflow at NVIDIA GTC 2026, held from March 16–19 in San Jose. The integration operates on Amazon Web Services infrastructure, helping maintain synchronization between design and simulation throughout the development process.
“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 of Automation Systems Group at FANUC America Corporation.
PTC said the workflow addresses inefficiencies common in traditional robotics development, where the transition from design to simulation often involves slow and manual processes. In many cases, teams must rebuild physical parameters after exporting CAD models.
“Robotics development depends on a continuous feedback loop between design and physics-accurate simulation,” said Rev Lebaredian, Vice President of Omniverse and simulation technologies at NVIDIA. “Connecting PTC’s cloud-native Onshape platform to NVIDIA Isaac Sim ensures every design update is reflected instantly in simulation.”
The integration also supports further robotic system training through NVIDIA Isaac Lab for physical AI applications. PTC currently employs more than 7,000 people and serves over 30,000 customers worldwide.