# Jon Hirschtick from Onshape/PTC; Favorite robotics startups of 2021

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2021-10-07
- Length: 1h 36m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-07-jon-hirschtick-from-onshape-ptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2021
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/jon-hirschtick-from-onshapeptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2020

## Summary

Jon Hirschtick, executive vice president at PTC and founder of SolidWorks and Onshape, discusses the evolution of product development, emphasizing the shift to cloud-based CAD and the increasing multidisciplinary nature of engineering. He highlights specific challenges for robotics developers, such as managing complex cabling, supply chain constraints, and ensuring safety in human-robot collaboration. The episode also features a segment on favorite robotics startups of 2021, including Gaddic, Skythe Robotics, and Wear Robotics.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-07-jon-hirschtick-from-onshape-ptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2021#t=0) Introduction and News Recap
- [17:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-07-jon-hirschtick-from-onshape-ptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2021#t=1061) Jon Hirschtick on the History of Onshape and SolidWorks
- [32:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-07-jon-hirschtick-from-onshape-ptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2021#t=1963) The Shift to Cloud CAD and Data Management
- [40:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-07-jon-hirschtick-from-onshape-ptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2021#t=2445) Unique Challenges for Robotics Developers
- [1:09:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-07-jon-hirschtick-from-onshape-ptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2021#t=4161) Favorite Robotics Startups: Gaddic and Skythe Robotics
- [1:19:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-07-jon-hirschtick-from-onshape-ptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2021#t=4787) Favorite Robotics Startups: Wear Robotics and High Robotics
- [1:26:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-07-jon-hirschtick-from-onshape-ptc-favorite-robotics-startups-of-2021#t=5194) Honorable Mentions and Closing

## Topics

- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Onshape (product)
- SolidWorks (product)
- PTC (company)
- Gaddic (company)
- Skythe Robotics (company)
- Wear Robotics (company)
- High Robotics (company)
- Amazon Astro (product)
- Skydio (product)
- Hello Robot (company)
- Stretch (product)
- Ready Robotics (company)
- Agelox (company)
- Tevil Aerobotics (company)
- American Robotics (company)
- X and Technology (company)
- Built Robotics (company)
- Vecna Robotics (company)
- Magazino (company)
- Boston Dynamics (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Jon Hirschtick | Founding & Developing the Solidworks and Onshape CAD Systems](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2023-02-10-jon-hirschtick-founding-developing-the-solidworks-and-onshape-cad-systems) (Being an Engineer)
- [S5E52 Jon Hirschtick | Founding & Developing the Solidworks and Onshape CAD Systems](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-12-27-s5e52-jon-hirschtick-founding-developing-the-solidworks-and-onshape-cad-systems) (Being an Engineer)
- [S3 E1: Mastering Tech Adoption and The Hardware Development Workflow with Jon Hirshtick](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-builder-circle/2025-09-30-s3-e1-mastering-tech-adoption-and-the-hardware-development-workflow-with-jon-hir) (The Builder Circle)
- [BONUS: A Look Inside the 2022 A3 Business Forum](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-02-22-bonus-a-look-inside-the-2022-a3-business-forum) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [191: The State of Robotics: Live From the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston, MA](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-06-25-191-the-state-of-robotics-live-from-the-2024-robotics-summit-expo-in-boston-ma) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)

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