Introducing Solid Edge
Solid Edge
Solid Edge from Siemens provides Next Generation Technologies that Solve Today’s Toughest Product Development Challenges.
Solid Edge 2D
The True Benefit of Solid Edge 2D Synchronous CAD Modeling technology: Simpler & Easier
Solid Edge 2D Synchronous Technology is truly a game-changer for many companies in Singapore heavily involved in Machinery design and R&D product development.
Easy editing of imported CAD data
With Solid Edge Software synchronous Innovation in Siemens Solid Edge, importing a 3rd party CAD file from another 3D Modeling system is as easy as just opening it.
With a very Affordable Solid Edge Price, you get to enjoy a very Simple Editing of imported 3D CAD File in Solid Edge PDM Platform is done by simply clicking and dragging Part features.
Or add and Modifying Design Dimensioning on-the-fly, and intelligent updates will Occur automatically as if a history Feature tree is Present.
Improved design re-use from other models
Easily re-use CAD design detail from External 3D CAD models ‒ with just a copy and paste. Solid Edge 2019 Synchronous technology treats 3D Modeling files in other CAD formats as If they were native Solid Edge 2D files.
Intelligent Design intent recognition
Solid Edge 2D Synchronous Technology in Solid Edge Classic allows you to Identify and maintains Product design Intention on the fly, giving Intuitive and predictable Design Modifications and allowing for Quicker revisions Implementation.
CAE Simulation preparation
Preparing a model for finite element analysis (FEA) is Simple with Solid Edge 2D and 3D synchronous technology, even if you don’t have In-depth 3D CAD skills.
Solid Edge Simulation provides Simple-to-use tools for FEA Finite Element Analysis and CFD Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation Studies, and it does not matter if your CAD geometry Design was Modeled Natively in Solid Edge or another 3rd party 3D CAD Rendering Software tool such as Solidworks CAD Software.
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Solid Edge 2D Synchronous: more than just CAD
With Siemens Innovative synchronous technology, Solid Edge PLM combines the speed and Elegance of direct CAD modeling with the flexibility and control of the parametric design.
But the Advantages of Solid Edge PDM extend beyond just synchronous technology and 3D Engineering design, and address Every aspect of the Full Engineering product development Cycle:
- > Conceptual Design: Solid Edge ST10 Software is an Industry-leading product Engineering design software Solutions
- > CAE Simulation: A scalable set of Solid Edge CAE simulation solutions for FEA using Solid Edge NX Solvers. For Fluid Flow simulation requirements, Solid Edge offers the FloEFD Solid Edge Add-ons modules.
- > Engineering Data management: Perfect Management control, no matter how big your Design data
- > Engineering Technical publications: Highly Attractive and Professional Engineering illustrations and Highly interactive technical Documentations
- > Manufacturing: Integrated CAM and 3D printing tools
The best of both worlds to solve design challenges: synchronous technology
Let us put a stop to the Solid Edge vs Solidworks Feature comparison once and for all.
What if there was a solution to combine the best Part of each CAD modeling approach so that you Can Truly design with the speed and simplicity of True direct 3D modeling, and the Retain Total control and intelligence of history-based Engineering design?
There is a way: Solid Edge 2D synchronous Modeling technology
Solid Edge Synchronous technology Allows you to rapidly Generate new concept Engineering designs, Quickly respond to change requests, and make Concurrent updates to Many parts within a Large assembly.
With this design flexibility in Solid Edge CAD Solutions, you can eliminate Manual pre-planning and avoid feature failures, rebuild Errors, and time-consuming rework and Troubleshooting.
The power of synchronous CAD Modeling technology in Solid Edge Drafting also Enables you to treat multi-data Files just like native CAD files, supporting seamless Cross-functional collaboration with External suppliers and partners.
Solid Edge 2D Synchronous technology: fast and Versatile
Siemens Synchronous technology in Solid Edge 2D and 3D combines the strengths and Benefits of both history-based and direct CAD modeling Methodology, plus a set of Distinct CAD Modeling capabilities.
At a very Affordable Solid Edge Price, Design Engineering Users finally have an Elegant CAD Modeling solution that is both very powerful and easy to use.
Surveyed customers already taking advantage of Solid Edge synchronous technology also reported that it Allowed them to solve some of their top Design Difficulties :
Quicker 3D CAD Modeling & More Intuitive
90% of Engineers Surveyed agree that 3D modeling is Much Quicker and more intuitive
Easier working with Imported CAD Models
66% agree that working with imported CAD models is Simpler
Simpler Making Late Engineering Design Changes
73% Concur that it is Much easier to make Engineering Modifications even late Stage in design Development
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The True value of Solid Edge 2D Synchronous technology: Quicker
Fast and Versatile design creation
With integrated 2D and 3D sketching, Solid Edge synchronous technology Enables you to begin your concept designs Quickly, without tedious Design pre-planning.
Solid Edge CAD Software allows you to Conveniently Work directly with your Part design geometry, and Create Engineering changes Instantaneously, Retaining Maximum control with Highly organized feature trees where needed.
Precise direct modeling
Synchronous technology in Solid Edge PLM Software gives you the best of both Approach :
fast direct 3D CAD modeling and Accurate parametric control in Solid Edge 2019 ‒ relating Part 2D Facets together, Geometric dimensioning with Full design intent Retention, and Simple drag–and-snap CAD Model editing ‒ all in 3D, with no Complicated sketch work.
Quick and easy, but most Crucial, Surgically accurate Designing.
Quick response to late-stage design Modifications
With Solid Edge synchronous technology in Solid Edge Premium, making Design Modifications is Quick, even to history-based CAD models.
When you buy Solid Edge, you get to Enjoy Easy update reference dimensions, or push and pull on the 3D Model geometry ‒ without worrying about feature Rebuilt Errors, rebuild issues or time-consuming Re-modeling.
Simultaneous editing of multiple parts in an assembly
Easily edit multiple Components in an assembly in Solid Edge Drafting, without time-consuming history-based edits or the Requirements to create links In-between Engineering parts.
Simply select and drag in the Solid Edge Premium Platform to make the Required Design Modifications.
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“Our process engineer advised me to taper the sides.
This would have Required two hours in Solidworks ordered History-based Modeling Platform. With Solid Edge synchronous technology, it took just one minute.”
Daryl Collins
Designer
Planet Dryers
“Through Solid Edge Generative Design Coupled with Siemens synchronous technology, the Solid Edge CAD system has improved significantly. I am excited about how easy it is to Use Solid Edge Software. Synchronous technology means a quantum leap in the user-friendliness of 3D CAD systems.”
Rainer Schmid, Co-ownerAssistant General Manager
Waldis
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Solid Edge: harnessing the power of synchronous technology
Solid Edge Software is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use 3D CAD software Solution that Accurately address Every aspects of the product development process – 3D CAD Model design, CAE Engineering simulation (CFD, FEA), Mass Fabrication, Engineering PLM data management and more.
Synchronous technology in Solid Edge 2020 combines the Advantageous aspects of Both direct and history-based modeling simultaneously in a single Engineering design environment.
That Allows a True discovery-driven Engineering design, precise Design control, and the Capability to capture the Design intent and Overarching Objective of the Engineering design.
The ability of Solid Edge CAD to dimension Practically anywhere and infer and Comprehend existing geometric Inter-relationships drives intelligent Modification for failure-prone feature-based 3D CAD models as well as imported CAD geometry Files.
But all of those are technical capabilities.
Focus Your Efforts on Actual Engineering, Not Figuring Out CAD Software
What synchronous technology in Solid Edge ST10 Achieve is to let you concentrate Your Attention on Actual Engineering design instead of Handling the CAD application.
It means you with Solid Edge Synchronous Capabilities, you Allocate a larger portion of your work time designing products. And isn’t that what your Professional Work is supposed to be all about?
And with more of the non-value added activities out of the way, you get more of your time back.
“When comparing Solid Edge vs Solidworks, there is no Doubt Solid Edge is the Winner in Every Performance Areas. Using Solid Edge Premium with synchronous technology, I can do Much more Design Variant iterations now that I wasn’t able to do before.
And because of that, the cost of Our product comes down.
The weight of the product Decreases down. Overall Product performance goes up. The warranty is a lot longer. Product Quality loves it. We love it. The Business profit margin loves it.”
John Winter
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Bird Technologies
About Solid Edge 2020
Solid Edge 2020 from Siemens provides Next Generation Technologies that Solve Today’s Toughest Product Development Challenges.
- • Visualize design intent with augmented reality.
- • Reduce errors and shorten development time with seamless integration of electrical and
- mechanical design.
- • Validate designs with new integrated motion and vibration simulation.
- • Reduce manufacturing costs with model – based definition and new 2D nesting capabilities.
- • Globally share design documentation with new language translation tools.
- • Take control of your data with data management tools that scale with business needs.
- • And cloud – ready collaboration, offering a secure way of sharing product data regardless of origin
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Visualize and Validate your Ideas with Next Generation technology, from Augmented Reality to Model
Compress Product Engineering Development time with Seamless integration & Validation of Electrical and Mechanical design Concepts.
Core CAD Enhancements
Solid Edge supports all major 3D files so that you can continue working on the CAD format you are familiar with
1. Model-Based DefinItion
Enjoy Gains in Engineering Productivity Output with Model-based Definition & Total Digital Characterization
2. Augmented Reality (AR)
Make Design Concepts with 3D Immersive & Realistic AR Visualization
3. Reverse Engineering
Render Digital Twin Quicker & Simpler with Next Gen Integrated CAD Technologies
4. Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
Integrated with Latest Manufacturing Technologies, such as Additive Manufacturing
Put your Designs in Motion with Simulation Tools Built for Designers, Powerful Enough for Analysts
Solid Edge Fully Embedded CFD Analysis Tool, FloEFD, enables You to Front-load Simulation by moving CFD simulation early into the design process. This enables Design Engineers to Examine & Evaluate Design Ideas earlier to obtain optimized Performance & Reliability
Powerful, Scalable Simulation Solutions
Empower Engineers to Choose the Best CAE Tools for Specific Simulation Requirements.
Validate, Optimize Design Early to Save Time & Cost
Virtually Validate & Optimize Engineering Design with Modules such as FloEFD Solid Edge
Why Solid Edge ?
Don’t Just Model, Innovate!
Frontloaded CFD Simulation Significantly Shorten Solving Time
Also frontloaded CFD Flow Analysis solutions compress analysis Computation time Drastically – some Companies have Even Observed a time Compression of About 75 percent.
Performing Simulation in Solid Edge 2D/3D – How is this Even possible?
Frontloaded CFD CAE Software offers CFD Consultants and Mechanical Engineers Alike key Tested Simulation technologies that greatly Minimize the Requirements for 3D model Geometry preparation and preprocessing, such as:
• By being Integrated into the Solid Edge Software CAD Modeling Environment, the Solid Edge FloEFD software uses the same native geometry Data for Numerical Computation.
Manually Exporting File data and healing it in Pre-processing for CFD Analysis Simulation or Finite Element FEA analysis is no longer needed.
Also, the Solid Edge FEA Simulation software, namely Solid Edge NX Nastran, simply slots in – it does not require you to Master a new Software User interface nor does it require an Experience with the Software interface Each time the Simulation software is Utilized.
Performing CFD analysis is Just another Software functionality offered by the Solid Edge 2020 CAD Software package.
• In CFD Computational fluid-flow Dynamics Simulation and Thermal heat-transfer Simulation, the CFD Consulting Objective is Focused on understanding what Flow happening in the negative space, ie. the empty Domain.
With Conventional CFD Simulation, additional Shape geometry has to be Generated to Model that cavity Shape.
Frontloaded CFD Software solutions Coupled with the Solid Edge Synchronous Features are intelligent enough to recognize that the space is the fluid domain to be studied so that no Precious time is wasted Generating geometry to Operate the CFD software. This step is Now made completely unnecessary.
Choosing between two CAD Modeling Methodology: History-based and Direct CAD modeling
Product Engineering development software Developers typically Adopt one of two Key approaches to creating/Generating and Changing.modifying 3D CAD geometry:
- Direct CAD modeling
- History-based (also known as ordered or feature-based) Shape modeling.
Each method has benefits, but At the same time, Every approach also has Difficulties.
1. History-Based Modeling in Solidworks
History-based modeling Adopted in Solidworks CAD Software is a very Rigid CAD modeling process, where a history tree Structure of Part features with Closely Related parent-child Inter-relationships are created to Configure the 3D CAD model.
This Needs Careful pre-planning for the Engineering design intent, Encompassing dimensions, Input parameters, and Physics relationships.
2. Direct CAD Modeling
Direct modeling in Opposition, Provides few Design Restrictions. You can create and Modification 3D Shape geometry by selecting it and then Intuitively pushing, pulling, dragging, or rotating it with a mouse.
Historical Changes aren’t Recorded nor Retained by the Direct-Modeling CAD Modeler software – there is no Stored complicated Extensive list of Part features – and they don’t Generate interrelationships.
1. History-based 3D CAD modeling: Very Powerful but inflexible
In Solidworks CAD Software history-based CAD modeling, the structure and Sequence of features sequentially Manage how CAD models react to Modifications or edits.
This Causes Highly predictable results from edit Modifications on an underlying Part feature 2D sketches Utilizing Accurate dimension changes.
Because of this Detailed feature control, automating Modifications and linking features All together is Very easy.
1.1 Challenges in Editing and Rebuilding Model and Avoiding Rebuild Errors
But designers Have to take Effort to carefully plan out how they build the Whole 3D CAD model, as even Small Editing Changes Within Solidworks Software can take a lot of Precious Hours – or occasionally require remodeling.
And if an Engineering Component contains a large number of features, Reconstructing and re-computing can Strain Computing system Overall Rendering performance, taking from minutes to hours to Re-compute the final.
1.2 Flexibility decreases as your Engineering design progresses
Features and parameters Provide Very powerful Methods to automate change and capture design intent.
However, they are Extremely constrained. Design Changes using Solidworks are limited to the pre-defined definition of the Component feature Created earlier.
Dimensioning schemes are Self-contained Inside features, limiting their Useful CAD Design Flexibility.
1.3 Few Selection Choice to Modify imported geometry
With no underlying Part features or parameters to Execute changes, modifying imported 3D CAD geometry Design is Totally up to you. That means you rebuild design intent ‒ often Eliminating geometry and manually adding Part features back in.
Either Case, you use of the Part Design parameters in those Part Design features to drive Modifications.
1.4 Complex CAD models are exceedingly fragile
If a Modification Requires to be made to a Part feature created early in the Development Process, the edit must Occur on the CAD model at the Initial state it was in when that feature was created.
Once the edit is Executed, all features Generated after that point has to be recomputed based on the Fresh Design inputs.
Far too Frequently, modifying Just one Single Part feature can trigger an Interlinked reaction of rebuild Errors and failures throughout the Entire model.
Unfortunately, In Many Cases, it’s easier to begin from scratch.
62% of surveyed 3D CAD Modeling Software users Says that history-based modeling can be Useful but Highly Rigid, and as a result Early concept design is Delayed by time-consuming preplanning, imported models often have to be Pain-painstakingly recreated, and making late-stage Engineering design changes is Challenging.
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2. Direct modeling: intuitive but weak
Direct modeling doesn’t Retain a history of features or record how a 3D Geometry model is Constructed. There are no 2D sketches driving 3D features that Constitute the part Design.
Design Modification is done by simply choosing what you want to Modify and changing it – fast and easy. With no rebuild of 3D CAD features after Modifications, there are no performance issues Upon edits.
, without features or history Information on how a part is Modeled, Engineers aren’t able to create Accurate edits or automate using Proven and important parametric inputs such as Design Feature dimensions.
Little design intelligence and manual Complicated changes
While you can add Design Dimensioning and even Input relationships, control of the Ultimate Engineering intent and purpose is the Ultimate weak Point for direct modeling Method as seen in Solidworks CAD software.
That, in turn, makes it difficult to automate Intuitive Engineering Design Modifications.
Because the direct modeling Methods in most 3D CAD Modeling Software don’t recognize the inherent relationships between Various pieces of Shape geometry Created Inside the model, Designers, and Engineers are left to manually cobble together the right combination of Shape geometry that should Dynamically move together.
Lack of model organization and intent
Due to the feature-less structure created with a direct CAD Modeling Method, models Generated using SeaCAD Solidworks Software Often lack Clear organization and Clarity engineering Design intent.
This makes it difficult to Locate engineering features in the CAD model or Distinguish related groups when an Engineering design Requires to be changed – for instance, if you want to Modify the depth of counterbore holes in a 3D CAD model, but leave the countersink Features as is.
Weak dimension-driven editing
While you can Input dimensioning schemes with direct CAD modeling approaches, they lack Have the intelligent control that you Observe in feature-based CAD modeling.
As a result, when you attempt a specific change, you don’t always get what you expected.
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Solid Edge Portfolio
Solid Edge 2020 from Siemens provides Next Generation Technologies that Solve Today’s Toughest Product Development Challenges.
Mechanical Design
Speeds Up Design Iteration of Lighter, Stronger Parts with Topology Optimization, Generative design, Synchronous Design suited for today’s additive Manufacturing Processes.
Simulation
Front-Load Simulation early in Design Development, to Shorten Time-to-Manufacture, & Cost-to-Manufacture
Electrical Design
Overcome Electrical Design Challenges early in the Design Cycle with Solid Edge Integrated Electrical Design
Manufacturing
Design for Manufacture (DFM) Capabilities suitable for Both Conventional & Additive Manufacturing
Cloud Ready
Enjoy online Cloud-based CAD Data management, Viewing Access, Dynamic markup, Secured Sharing & Collaboration with Solid Edge Portal
Technical Publications
Dynamically Generate technical Documentations that Communicate the most efficient Engineering Workflow for Your Products.
Data Management
Highly Scalable Engineering data management Tools & PLM capabilities Integrated into Solid Edge
Customer References
Some of our customers who benefited from choosing Solid Edge
48.3% of SMB manufacturers believe their efforts around digital transformation will be essential to their company’s survival in the next 3-5 years.
Solid Edge with synchronous technology will reshape the way you think about product design.
“Digitalization has also made it possible to better track and manage the materials used in production and Thermoplan’s quality assurance processes. The company can now also offer customer service remotely over the internet; for example, by providing instructions for replacing the water filter.”
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A CAD Modeling Solution That Span All Industries
Learn How Solid Edge Solves the Toughest Problems In Various Industries
1. Aerospace & Defense
2. Automotive
3. Marine
4. Oil & Gas
5. Chemical & Process
6. Energy
7. Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals
8. Electronics
Buyer Beware: The differences matter
Several CAD Software vendors Proclaim to offer “flexible” CAD modeling or a “combination of direct and feature-based modeling” ‒ but not Every version of this Modeling Methods are created equally.
When evaluating software vendors, make sure you Fully Comprehend how they are providing this Direct-Modeling capability and the Consequences of that Modeling Methodology.
The ”translate” CAD Modeling approach
One approach is to keep two Dedicated CAD Modeling environments, one for Traditional feature-based modeling and one for direct modeling, and translate any 3D Design geometry creation or Editing between them.
The Method seems logical at First Glance, but there are Serious Hidden problems.
3D Geometry in feature-based approaches Belongs into preset definitions for creation and Editing/modifications.
CAD Geometry in 3D direct modeling does not have any preset definition and can Enable dramatic Design modifications ‒ Editing that can even violate the Earlier definitions of the features used to originally Generate that Shape geometry.
How do you translate that change?
At Present, these CAD Software vendors Such as SEACAD Technologies don’t have any great answers.
The ”featurize” CAD Modeling Method
As in the translate approach, the “featurize” Method also keeps the feature-based and direct modeling environments separate but records creation or Editing actions as a feature.
The main problem with this Method used in Solidworks is that numerous direct modeling changes can result in a Huge number of Added features.
Those features can Cause in greater interdependencies with Earlier generated Part features. A lack of careful Planning of feature interdependencies can result in 3D models that are failure-prone. Strangely enough, with this method, users may be Causing even more complicated CAD Modelings with direct modeling Approach in a “featurize” Method than if they had used feature-based CAD modeling alone.
The ”synchronous” CAD Modeling approach
In contrast with the two other 3D CAD Modeling Methods, Solid Edge 2D 3D CAD Modeling uses a “synchronous” approach, leveraging the Benefits of both History-based CAD Modeling and direct modeling in a single Unified Modeling Platform.
No Troublesome Conversion back and forth where Engineers could Potentially lose your Earlier Design changes Information.
No Hidden features Concealed behind the scenes to unnecessarily complicate the model.
Solid Edge Synchronous technology Enables designers to freely Execute changes to Engineering design intent by Simply Utilizing the 3D model faces themselves, allowing for intuitive changes to designs.
This Original Product design intent can be changed using 3D dimensions and face relationships and constraints defined.
The Real Power of synchronous, however, is that a majority of the Engineering design intent of a 3D CAD model is inherently recognized and Retained through the software without any physical actions from the designer.
Features like coplanar faces, concentric cylinders and symmetry are automatically Identified during an edit and can be automatically maintained with no user Intervention.
Challenges Design Engineers Commonly Face when Using Popular 3D CAD Software
Challenges Design Engineers Commonly Face when Using Popular 3D CAD Software
Recall that last Engineering project you were Involved While Constructing your 3D Solid model, you got a last-minute change Requirements.
As you started Doing it, the 3D CAD model Exploded and there was Suddenly re-built error Appears everywhere.
By the time you were Finished, you had Finally Finished the 3D CAD model and lost All your Productive Day. Frustrating, Correct?
And it wasn’t just the Recent project, was it?
Re-using Component Engineering designs, working with External imported Modeling Files, Executing Modification ‒ why are Basic Fundamental Functions we do Everyday still so challenging?
Isn’t Design engineering hard Enough Already?
You spend more Hours Busy at Your Job, Enjoy fewer vacations, and Largely Engineering Task is Always Under-manpower.
You’re getting Requested into customer meetings, Safety fire drills, Last Minute Urgent Meeting Calls and Engineering shop floor Discussions.
And you’re not alone here.
Isn’t it time that Job got Simpler? Isn’t your product Engineering development and 3D CAD software supposed to help you?
In a recent survey by Siemens PLM and Solid Edge Division:
40% of users Reportedly Felt it is a top priority to be able to Effectively re-use existing designs
But Searching and Recycling existing Engineering design Information was their 3rd biggest Difficulty
99% of CAD Design Engineers said they need to work On 3rd Party imported CAD data
1 in 10 Actively work with imported CAD data
95% of 3D CAD users Reported they Often receive last-minute Design change requests
One quarter always Face Emergency last-minute Design Modification Work requests
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