Anthony Johnson

I'm a marketing program manager and content manager here at Siemens Digital Industries Software based in Austin, TX. I'm currently focused primarily on creating helpful and insightful content related to our Solid Edge and Simcenter Femap product lines. I also cover high-level software and technology industry topics and thought leadership, including digital transformation, SaaS/cloud, AI, next-generation design, and more. In my spare time, you'll probably find me browsing online, reading nonfiction books, playing PS5 games, or drinking too much coffee.

New in Teamcenter Share: December 2023

New in Teamcenter Share: December 2023

December 19, 2023
The latest release of Teamcenter Share delivers several enhancements and new features designed to help users collaborate more efficiently, including an expanded roster of supported file types, increased integration with Siemens Xcelerator products, and much more.
By Anthony Johnson
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Zel X holiday savings: How to find the best deals on contract and part manufacturing software this Cyber Monday

Zel X holiday savings: How to find the best deals on contract and part manufacturing software this Cyber Monday

November 21, 2023
Start your digital transformation journey with Zel X to automate collaboration, mechanical design, simulation, manufacturing, and shop operations. Learn how you can save big with special discounts this year on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge holiday savings: How to find the best Solid Edge deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Solid Edge holiday savings: How to find the best Solid Edge deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

November 17, 2023
Looking for professional product development software at a cost that fits your budget? Learn how you can get the best of both worlds with a new Solid Edge® 3D CAD subscription this year on Cyber Monday and Black Friday.
By Anthony Johnson
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Everything you need to know about Solid Edge 2024, launching Oct. 11

Everything you need to know about Solid Edge 2024, launching Oct. 11

September 25, 2023
The next evolution of Solid Edge is here. Be among the first to see what’s new in Solid Edge 2024, launching October 11.
By Anthony Johnson
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Flexible product development software licensing for SMBs

Flexible product development software licensing for SMBs

August 22, 2023
Solid Edge Value-Based Licensing helps small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) manage the challenges of a rapidly changing product development environment. This flexible licensing option provides businesses with the ability to manage cost, discover new product development software applications, and more effectively scale your business.
By Anthony Johnson
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Introducing Solid Edge Value-Based Licensing

Introducing Solid Edge Value-Based Licensing

May 31, 2023
Solid Edge Value-Based Licensing enables users to buy cost-effective tokens that can be used to access powerful Solid Edge add-on solutions.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge @ Realize LIVE 2023 Conference Track Preview

Solid Edge @ Realize LIVE 2023 Conference Track Preview

April 27, 2023
Join the transformation to co-create a better world. This is our moment to come together and co-create a sustainable future — driven by business value, human-centered innovation and the commitment of the global Siemens user community to make the impossible a reality.
By Anthony Johnson
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Realize LIVE 2023 early bird registration now open

Realize LIVE 2023 early bird registration now open

March 21, 2023
Join the transformation to co-create a better world. This is our moment to come together and co-create a sustainable future — driven by business value, human-centered innovation and the commitment of the global Siemens user community to make the impossible a reality.
By Anthony Johnson
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Waste management can mean sustainable energy

Waste management can mean sustainable energy

February 14, 2023
Germany-based startup blueFLUX Energy is using Solid Edge to design sustainable energy-creation plants that create energy from organic waste.
By Anthony Johnson
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Complex CAD assembly modeling made easy: Expert-approved tutorials and techniques

Complex CAD assembly modeling made easy: Expert-approved tutorials and techniques

September 8, 2022
Learn proven CAD techniques and best practices for modeling complex assemblies of any size in this video series by expert CAD blogger Matt Lombard.
By Anthony Johnson
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Everything you need to know about Solid Edge 2023, launching Oct. 12

Everything you need to know about Solid Edge 2023, launching Oct. 12

September 7, 2022
The next evolution of Solid Edge is here. Be among the first to see what’s new in Solid Edge 2023, launching October 12.
By Anthony Johnson
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The Small and Medium-Size Business’ Guide to Digital Transformation

The Small and Medium-Size Business’ Guide to Digital Transformation

August 31, 2022
Learn how small and midsize manufacturers are embracing digital transformation for a competitive edge, with impartial research and real-life examples.
By Anthony Johnson
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Enhancing designs with flow simulation

Enhancing designs with flow simulation

August 31, 2022
Modern fluid and thermodynamic simulation tools have become more accessible, unlocking benefits across the product design and development process. Learn how moving simulation earlier into the design phase can unlock these benefits and accelerate innovation.
By Anthony Johnson
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How to participate in Solid Edge ‘Ask The Expert’ Days

How to participate in Solid Edge ‘Ask The Expert’ Days

August 30, 2022
Do you have a burning question you want answered? Log into the Siemens Community forums the second Wednesday of every month to get a real time response from Solid Edge experts.
By Anthony Johnson
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Accelerate design engineering project collaboration with CAD and the cloud

Accelerate design engineering project collaboration with CAD and the cloud

July 15, 2022
Learn how cloud-enabled 3D CAD software can improve collaboration and speed up product development.
By Anthony Johnson
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7 techniques for creating production-ready CAD drawings

7 techniques for creating production-ready CAD drawings

July 7, 2022
Whether you're an experienced drafter or you're just getting started, learn basic drafting techniques to improve the manufacturability of your CAD drawings.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge CAM Pro earns spot on The D3D 30 list of most important innovations in 2022

Solid Edge CAM Pro earns spot on The D3D 30 list of most important innovations in 2022

June 17, 2022
Hosted by industry analyst DEVELOP3D, The D3D 30 is a round-up of 30 new technologies from around the world that could give your product development work a major boost.
By Anthony Johnson
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Choosing a digital twin platform for smart product design

Choosing a digital twin platform for smart product design

June 10, 2022
Explore ways to save time and money making your products smarter and more innovative – with integrated electrical design. Download this guide from Tech-Clarity to find a better solution for smart product design.
By Anthony Johnson
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Reusing legacy finite element data to create system-level models

Reusing legacy finite element data to create system-level models

June 10, 2022
Learn how to overcome common issues when creating system-level models through FEA data reuse
By Anthony Johnson
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New in Simcenter Femap 2022.2: Next-generation cloud collaboration with Siemens Xcelerator Share

New in Simcenter Femap 2022.2: Next-generation cloud collaboration with Siemens Xcelerator Share

June 1, 2022
Instantly, securely, and easily collaborate with colleagues, partners and customers with Siemens’ next-generation, cloudd collaboration solution, Xcelerator Share – now available in Simcenter Femap.
By Anthony Johnson
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See what’s new in Simcenter Femap 2022

See what’s new in Simcenter Femap 2022

June 1, 2022
See what’s new in the upcoming release of Simcenter Femap 2022 – Siemens’ market-leading CAE simulation software solution for finite element analysis.
By Anthony Johnson
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Realize LIVE 2022 Preview: Featured sessions, customer perks, and more

Realize LIVE 2022 Preview: Featured sessions, customer perks, and more

May 23, 2022
Join the transformation to co-create a better world. This is our moment to come together and co-create a sustainable future — driven by business value, human-centered innovation and the commitment of the global Siemens user community to make the impossible a reality.
By Anthony Johnson
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Siemens announces new Solid Edge ‘Ask The Expert’ community initiative

Siemens announces new Solid Edge ‘Ask The Expert’ community initiative

May 5, 2022
Do you have a burning question you want answered? Log into the Siemens Community forums the second Wednesday of every month to get a real time response from Solid Edge experts.
By Anthony Johnson
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Charging innovation powers the future of EVs

Charging innovation powers the future of EVs

May 4, 2022
The market for electric vehicles is growing fast but finding efficient ways to “refuel” these vehicles will rely on building new infrastructure.
By Anthony Johnson
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How to sign up for Simcenter Femap Symposium in 2022

How to sign up for Simcenter Femap Symposium in 2022

April 15, 2022
Grow your CAE software knowledge alongside industry peers at Simcenter Femap Symposium, returning in-person to select locations in 2022.
By Anthony Johnson
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Best practices for working with faceted geometry and mesh bodies

Best practices for working with faceted geometry and mesh bodies

March 16, 2022
Discover four important capabilities you need when mixing points, triangles, surfaces and solids.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge earns spot on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards for CAD/PLM Products

Solid Edge earns spot on G2’s 2022 Best Software Awards for CAD/PLM Products

March 9, 2022
G2, the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace, has recognized Solid Edge on their 2022 Best Software list for CAD/PLM Products and Global Sellers.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge University France 2022 Recap

Solid Edge University France 2022 Recap

March 3, 2022
Solid Edge France brought together our valued user community in France and the surrounding region for a unique local experience exclusively for Siemens customers.
By Anthony Johnson
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Model-based definition and how to embrace it

Model-based definition and how to embrace it

February 28, 2022
MBD provides a single source of truth: the 3D model. Learn how to transition your product documentation processes to an MBD approach.
By Anthony Johnson
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Sophia Valentine cuts a clear path with a CNC plasma cutter and Solid Edge

Sophia Valentine cuts a clear path with a CNC plasma cutter and Solid Edge

February 16, 2022
Discover how 20-year-old Sophia Valentine uses self-taught sketching, 2D CAD, sheet metal and welding skills to operate a CNC table and create custom metal artwork.
By Anthony Johnson
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Best practices for complex shape design

Best practices for complex shape design

February 2, 2022
Complex shape design can be challenging for designers. Take advantage of universal principles and best practices for the latest CAD tools.
By Anthony Johnson
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How to improve engineering project performance with CAD cloud collaboration

How to improve engineering project performance with CAD cloud collaboration

January 27, 2022
Discover how top-performing companies use cloud online capabilities to improve computer-aided design (CAD) project collaboration and accelerate product innovation.
By Anthony Johnson
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STEM education leaders help Siemens prepare a new generation for the future

STEM education leaders help Siemens prepare a new generation for the future

January 27, 2022
Register now for free to join Stage Two's livestream and the Siemens Digital Experience powered by Scasa on October 29th. For Our Beyond.
By Anthony Johnson
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6 reasons to switch your CAD software

6 reasons to switch your CAD software

January 26, 2022
Your design tools should help you – not hinder you. If you're using a CAD software tool at the moment, here's why you should consider switching to Solid Edge right now.
By Anthony Johnson
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What’s New in Simcenter Femap 2022.1

What’s New in Simcenter Femap 2022.1

January 19, 2022
The latest version of our industry-leading finite element analysis (FEA) solution breaks new ground with advanced analysis types and other enhancements, accelerating productivity across simulation domains.
By Anthony Johnson
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DEVELOP3D x Siemens: The Importance of CAD Drawings

DEVELOP3D x Siemens: The Importance of CAD Drawings

January 17, 2022
As the adoption of 3D modeling becomes more prevalent, it’s easy to downplay the role of technical drawings. But drawings are still very important. Technical drawings are the primary way t...
By Anthony Johnson
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How to sign up for Solid Edge University in 2022

How to sign up for Solid Edge University in 2022

January 11, 2022
Virtual and in-person SEU events are being held around the world this year. Sign up for an upcoming event near you to see what's new in Solid Edge, improve your productivity, and connect with other users and Siemens experts.
By Anthony Johnson
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NASA’s $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope fully fueled for launch

NASA’s $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope fully fueled for launch

December 20, 2021
Set to launch to deep space on December 24, the nearly $10 billion NASA-built JWST promises the ability to peer into the depths of the known Universe like never before.
By Anthony Johnson
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Driving simulation accuracy with nonlinear analysis for better products

Driving simulation accuracy with nonlinear analysis for better products

December 15, 2021
Learn how nonlinear analysis can help you ensure accurate simulation results and improve product performance.
By Anthony Johnson
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Accelerating electrical schematic creation with intelligent wiring design

Accelerating electrical schematic creation with intelligent wiring design

December 14, 2021
Learn how to create electrical schematic designs quickly and easily using powerful and intelligent software tools, while also verifying circuit behavior and validating electrical integrity.
By Anthony Johnson
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Siemens grant provides academic institutions with free engineering software

Siemens grant provides academic institutions with free engineering software

December 13, 2021
Siemens empowers aspiring engineers, designers and innovators by providing Solid Edge for free to schools around the world.
By Anthony Johnson
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Speak at Realize LIVE 2022

Speak at Realize LIVE 2022

November 16, 2021
Speak at Realize LIVE 2022 to share your experiences with industry peers and Siemens customers from around the world.
By Anthony Johnson
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Locating Mid-Surface Gaps in Simcenter Femap

Locating Mid-Surface Gaps in Simcenter Femap

November 9, 2021
Locating Mid-Surface Gaps in Simcenter Femap was once a series of mundane tasks. Now it's a thing of the past.
By Anthony Johnson
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Stage Two: Europe’s first University Venture Competition

Stage Two: Europe’s first University Venture Competition

October 22, 2021
Register now for free to join Stage Two's livestream and the Siemens Digital Experience powered by Scasa on October 29th. For Our Beyond.
By Anthony Johnson
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Advanced manufacturing techniques to accelerate CNC machining

Advanced manufacturing techniques to accelerate CNC machining

October 20, 2021
Accelerate CNC machining by learning how new advanced techniques can help you achieve your machining goals.
By Anthony Johnson
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What’s New in Solid Edge 2022: Large Assembly & Part Modeling

What’s New in Solid Edge 2022: Large Assembly & Part Modeling

October 7, 2021
Don’t let complex assemblies slow you down. When it comes to large assembly modeling, Solid Edge puts you at the top of your game with orders-of-magnitude performance improvements year after year, continuing with this year's release of Solid Edge 2022.
By Anthony Johnson
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Introducing Solid Edge 2022: Engineered to grow your business

Introducing Solid Edge 2022: Engineered to grow your business

October 6, 2021
Working in partnership with our customers, we've added 500+ enhancements in Solid Edge 2022, supporting modern product development processes, allowing you to do more with your resources and enabling new ways of working.
By Anthony Johnson
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Machine Frame Digital Simulation: Crafting an Efficient FEA Workflow (Part 2)

Machine Frame Digital Simulation: Crafting an Efficient FEA Workflow (Part 2)

October 4, 2021
In this post, we'll dive into specific Simcenter Femap best practices for organizing your finite element (FE) models as they grow in complexity. 
By Anthony Johnson
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Introducing the Solid Edge Wiring & Harness Design Free Trial

Introducing the Solid Edge Wiring & Harness Design Free Trial

October 4, 2021
Solid Edge Wiring and Harness Design is now available as a free trial so anyone can access and experience our dedicated software solution for electromechanical design.
By Anthony Johnson
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First Look: What’s New in Solid Edge 2022?

First Look: What’s New in Solid Edge 2022?

October 1, 2021
Solid Edge 2022 is packed with new features and enhancements to advance your business and enable new ways of working. Get a first look at what's new in this year's release.
By Anthony Johnson
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Overcoming the three major complex assembly modeling challenges

Overcoming the three major complex assembly modeling challenges

September 22, 2021
How do you deliver increasingly complex product designs in less time, while also maintaining a competitive edge and gaining market...
By Anthony Johnson
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Driving digital transformation in robotics engineering

Driving digital transformation in robotics engineering

September 21, 2021
Robots are without a doubt an integral part of the future of manufacturing. But robotics manufacturers face several challenges, such as increasing demand for flexible, intelligent automation, higher device complexity, and an increasing focus on performance and reliability.
By Anthony Johnson
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Everything You Need to Know About Solid Edge 2022, Launching October 6

Everything You Need to Know About Solid Edge 2022, Launching October 6

September 13, 2021
The official Solid Edge 2022 release date for is October 6, 2021. The new release will be announced during a live online launch event.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge on #WorldPhotographyDay

Solid Edge on #WorldPhotographyDay

August 19, 2021
Discover how Siemens technology helps one of the world's leading camera lens manufacturers push the boundaries of innovation on their quest to transform the future photography.
By Anthony Johnson
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Robot tutors bring machine learning to the classroom

Robot tutors bring machine learning to the classroom

August 17, 2021
With Solid Edge® CAD software, Van Robotics can realize its vision of designing smart, physically embodied robot tutors that carry out machine learning tasks in the classroom.
By Anthony Johnson
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Startup Spotlight: Speedbird’s new drone design takes delivery to the sky

Startup Spotlight: Speedbird’s new drone design takes delivery to the sky

August 2, 2021
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a drone—possibly one of Speedbird Aero’s drones en route to deliver pizza or medicine. Brazil’s Speedway Aero takes delivery methods to the sky and is changing the delivery industry with its stellar drones-as-a-service offerings.
By Anthony Johnson
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The hidden cost of swapping CAD kernels

The hidden cost of swapping CAD kernels

July 22, 2021
A CAD system’s geometry kernel is the heart, brains, and engine of the application. Kernels act as the bridge between...
By Anthony Johnson
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Creating high-quality product documentation with Solid Edge Technical Publications

Creating high-quality product documentation with Solid Edge Technical Publications

July 19, 2021
Communicating manufacturing, installation and maintenance procedures of your designs is a critical part of product development. Explore how Solid Edge can help you overcome documentation challenges directly within your CAD models.
By Anthony Johnson
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Producing a high-quality 3D mesh in less time

Producing a high-quality 3D mesh in less time

July 9, 2021
Learn how to use the Automesh Bodies command in Simcenter Femap 2021.2 to produce a high-quality mesh quickly, without traditional CAD geometry prep.
By Anthony Johnson
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Women in Engineering Day Spotlight: Interview with Yossra Gherairi from DigiCAD

Women in Engineering Day Spotlight: Interview with Yossra Gherairi from DigiCAD

June 23, 2021
Meet Yossra Gherairi, a sales engineer at DigiCAD and standout Olympic fencing champion. She shares with us what it's like to be an engineer and a professional athlete, and how she balances the two.
By Anthony Johnson
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Siemens and ventureLAB announce Hardware Catalyst Initiative partnership

Siemens and ventureLAB announce Hardware Catalyst Initiative partnership

June 21, 2021
Today, Siemens and ventureLAB announced a new partnership to expand its reach for the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor-focused products. This new partnership will provide participating companies with access to a unique set of software offerings through the Siemens Startup Program.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge University – Europe: Virtual Conference Recap

Solid Edge University – Europe: Virtual Conference Recap

June 14, 2021
Join us at #SolidEdgeU to learn about new features and functionality in Solid Edge, increase productivity in your business, and expand your network.
By Anthony Johnson
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Introducing Simcenter Femap 2021: The next evolution in our high-performance FEA simulation tool

Introducing Simcenter Femap 2021: The next evolution in our high-performance FEA simulation tool

June 4, 2021
The next evolution in Simcenter Femap is here! In case you missed it, we announced the launch of Simcenter Femap 2021 earlier today with a YouTube live premier. During this live event, we unveiled the many exciting new features and enhancements included in the latest release of our high-performance FEA simulation tool.
By Anthony Johnson
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Machine Frame Digital Simulation: Crafting an Efficient FEA Workflow (Part 1)

Machine Frame Digital Simulation: Crafting an Efficient FEA Workflow (Part 1)

June 2, 2021
Discover how advanced digital engineering shop Haag Enterprises crafts efficient FEA workflows with Simcenter Femap and Solid Edge.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge @ Realize LIVE + U2U 2021: Virtual Conference Recap

Solid Edge @ Realize LIVE + U2U 2021: Virtual Conference Recap

May 18, 2021
Realize LIVE + U2U features a full day of online sessions—both live and on-demand—with thought leadership keynotes from Siemens leaders, user experiences, and best practices to help you in your role of building a brighter future.
By Anthony Johnson
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Siemens launches free Solid Edge CAM Pro Student Edition

Siemens launches free Solid Edge CAM Pro Student Edition

May 17, 2021
Earlier this month, we announced the launch of the Solid Edge CAM Pro Student Edition – a free version of our professional Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software for students. It is available free of charge, enabling students to learn and practice using the same professional Numerical Control (NC) programming solution used by industry-leading manufacturers around the world.
By Anthony Johnson
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Solid Edge helps Limbic Life develop a VR-enabled chair

Solid Edge helps Limbic Life develop a VR-enabled chair

April 16, 2020
Located in Zurich, Switzerland, Limbic Life develops and distributes the Limbic Chair for weightless sitting and freedom of movement. Motion...
By Anthony Johnson
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Improving Product Engineering & Manufacturing for Plastic Components

Improving Product Engineering & Manufacturing for Plastic Components

March 18, 2020
Plastic part makers face uncertainty over trade deals, supply chains, and environmental concerns. Implementing Solid Edge can help address some of these concerns.
By Anthony Johnson
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Digitalization & Automation Help Dieseko Group Support Rapid Innovation

Digitalization & Automation Help Dieseko Group Support Rapid Innovation

March 17, 2020
Dieseko Group is the worldwide leading developer, manufacturer and provider of hydraulic foundation equipment. Worldwide, the company has five branches...
By Anthony Johnson
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Webinar: Modular Plant Design in Solid Edge

Webinar: Modular Plant Design in Solid Edge

March 12, 2020
Modular Plant Design in Solid Edge allows you to find the right mix of configuring modular assemblies and engineering for that last bit of your project that’s still new to the world.
By Anthony Johnson
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Leading Furniture Manufacturer Embraces Digital Transformation

Leading Furniture Manufacturer Embraces Digital Transformation

March 9, 2020
Kimball International, a design and manufacturing company with decades of success, relies on Solid Edge to create furniture products that push the boundaries of innovation.
By Anthony Johnson
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Choosing the Right Product Design Software

Choosing the Right Product Design Software

March 4, 2020
How do you choose the right solution to support your product lifecycle? In this buyer’s guide, you'll find a resource to help you select a product design solution that's right for you.
By Anthony Johnson
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Startup Spotlight: The Fuel

Startup Spotlight: The Fuel

March 2, 2020
The Fuel, a member of the Solid Edge for Startups program, is a UK-based industrial design consultancy specialized in the design of mass-produced consumer and professional products.
By Anthony Johnson
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Managing Change in the Industrial Machinery Business

Managing Change in the Industrial Machinery Business

February 12, 2020
Register for our Technology Innovation in Manufacturing Processes webinar for helpful tips and best practices.
By Anthony Johnson
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Rapid and Intelligent Diagrams for Electrical Wiring Design

Rapid and Intelligent Diagrams for Electrical Wiring Design

January 17, 2020
Developing electrical systems is not as simple as plugging in a wire here and adding a connector there – engineers...
By Anthony Johnson
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APA Students Build Electric Car with Solid Edge

APA Students Build Electric Car with Solid Edge

December 4, 2019
Students from American Preperatory Academy (APA) in Utah use Solid Edge to design, build and race a custom electric car at the 2019 Greenpower Challenge.
By Anthony Johnson
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INNGAGE wins 2019 Samsung Design Contest with ‘Star of Galaxy’

INNGAGE wins 2019 Samsung Design Contest with ‘Star of Galaxy’

November 18, 2019
INNGAGE has received the grand prize in the Next Mobile + category with its Star of Galaxy, a robotic arm that turns any Samsung Galaxy device into an AI-powered countertop virtual assistant through Bixby integration.
By Anthony Johnson
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Startup Spotlight: Momentum Vans

Startup Spotlight: Momentum Vans

November 11, 2019
Momentum Vans, an American family-owned van conversion company, uses Solid Edge to convert Mercedes cargo vans into custom adventure camping vehicles.
By Anthony Johnson
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Transform Product Development with Solid Edge 2020

Transform Product Development with Solid Edge 2020

October 25, 2019
New features in Solid Edge 2020 like augmented reality, model-based definition and 2D nesting enable collaboration and complete design-to-manufacturing in product development.
By Anthony Johnson
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Best Practices for Mastering Surface Modeling

Best Practices for Mastering Surface Modeling

September 11, 2019
Best practice in surface modeling is very different from solid modeling. Surfacing goals are mostly intermediate goals, the result being a solid model. Surface modeling requires flexibility and inven...
By Anthony Johnson
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What’s New: CAD Advancements in Solid Edge 2020

What’s New: CAD Advancements in Solid Edge 2020

September 9, 2019
The next generation of design continues to bring improvements–with great new tools to get the job done more efficiently. In the latest on-demand webinar by Siemens Digital Industries Software, ou...
By Anthony Johnson
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Resolving PCB Design Collaboration Issues

Resolving PCB Design Collaboration Issues

September 3, 2019
When designing printed circuit boards (PCB) during product development, coordination between mechanical and electrical engineers is critical. While this collaboration is important to the design o...
By Anthony Johnson
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Startup Spotlight: Reaktor Space Lab

Startup Spotlight: Reaktor Space Lab

August 23, 2019
Reaktor Space Labs, a Finland-based space engineering company, uses Solid Edge to launch the next generation of advanced nano-satellites into orbit.
By Anthony Johnson
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5 Best Practices for Complex Shape Design

5 Best Practices for Complex Shape Design

August 19, 2019
  Ever wonder what the best way is to design complex shapes with computer-aided design (CAD) tools?  CAD provides the ultimate medium for communicating concepts – but complex ...
By Anthony Johnson
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6 Common Mistakes in Additive Manufacturing

6 Common Mistakes in Additive Manufacturing

July 29, 2019
Image courtesy of Siemens AM Blog When implementing a new platform, it is easy to make a costly error without realising until it is too late. Mistakes always cost money and can ruin your...
By Anthony Johnson
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What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Next Generation Design

What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Next Generation Design

July 24, 2019
Our newly updated Solid Edge Next Generation Design solution included in Solid Edge 2020 provides users with integrated access to today’s hottest 3D design technologies. ...
By Anthony Johnson
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What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Mechanical Design

What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Mechanical Design

July 23, 2019
As discussed previously on the Solid Edge Blog, Solid Edge 2020 boasts a wide variety of powerful new features, packaged together as part of our latest software product release.  To demonstrate...
By Anthony Johnson
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What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Technical Publications

What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Technical Publications

July 17, 2019
The ability to clearly communicate correct manufacturing, installation and maintenance procedures for your designs is essential to ensure that your products perform as expected. &nb...
By Anthony Johnson
< 1 MIN READ
Seven Tips for Better 3D Rendering

Seven Tips for Better 3D Rendering

July 15, 2019
A 3D rendered model is more than just a pretty picture - rendering images are a good way to communicate a new design – both internally and to the public. A photorealistic image can help you communica...
By Anthony Johnson
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What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Data Management

What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Data Management

July 15, 2019
From built-in data management to Teamcenter integration, the scalable set of tools included in Solid Edge 2020 have put us in the position to meet the varying needs of diverse companies and manufactu...
By Anthony Johnson
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What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Additive Manufacturing

What’s New in Solid Edge 2020: Additive Manufacturing

July 9, 2019
It's finally here. Solid Edge 2020 offers advanced additive manufacturing processes and tools to ensure 3D printed parts are created right the first time. Features from print bed orientation to physi...
By Anthony Johnson
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Startup Spotlight: The Hero Lab

Startup Spotlight: The Hero Lab

May 30, 2019
Matt Barton has always been a mechanical mind—from taking apart an heirloom cuckcoo clock at four years old, to heading research and development and new product development for what was the largest j...
By Anthony Johnson
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Unlock the secrets to design productivity

Unlock the secrets to design productivity

May 23, 2019
Want to learn how you can increase Solid Edge design productivity by 25 percent? Check out our latest webinar, Unlock the Secrets to Solid Edge PDM, to see how you can save valuable engine...
By Anthony Johnson
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How to grow and scale a startup for long-term success

How to grow and scale a startup for long-term success

May 15, 2019
  Getting a startup off the ground is no easy endeavor. It’s more than just a big idea — you need to market your business, put together a high-caliber team, and find a decent work-life balance...
By Anthony Johnson
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Startup Spotlight: 2Pi Design

Startup Spotlight: 2Pi Design

May 9, 2019
  Solid Edge helps many people and companies design and build amazing things. But some of the most interesting, innovative stuff comes from our community of startup users. Today, I ...
By Anthony Johnson
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Blurring the lines between electrical and mechanical design

Blurring the lines between electrical and mechanical design

May 3, 2019
  In modern products, electrical systems design is an absolutely critical part of product development. That means more traditional mechanical components and smart, innovative electrical compo...
By Anthony Johnson
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Hands-on learning at Realize LIVE

Hands-on learning at Realize LIVE

April 25, 2019
Realize LIVE is fast approaching, and today I'll be sharing a sample of featured hands-on sessions that we'll be offering during the premier four-day event this summer. ...
By Anthony Johnson
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Overcoming aerospace supply chain challenges

Overcoming aerospace supply chain challenges

April 25, 2019
Aerospace suppliers around the world are dealing with serious, unprecedented product development challenges. OEMs are pushing the limits in terms of what they demand in cost savings. Project timeline...
By Anthony Johnson
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Learn from Solid Edge Customer Success at Realize LIVE

Learn from Solid Edge Customer Success at Realize LIVE

April 24, 2019
Today, we’ll be sharing more of the exiting and informative sessions you have the chance to see when you join us for Realize LIVEJune 10-13 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. ...
By Anthony Johnson
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Building the future with next generation design

Building the future with next generation design

April 12, 2019
What’s new in the design world? Where will new technologies take us in the future? In a special episode from the creators of The IoT Show, Allan Behrens, Managing Director and Principal...
By Anthony Johnson
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IDC InfoBrief: Helping SMBs achieve digital transformation

IDC InfoBrief: Helping SMBs achieve digital transformation

April 1, 2019
Digital transformation is hailed as the new trend in product development and manufacturing, especially among industry leaders, so small- to mid-sized firms often feel left behind. Smaller companies o...
By Anthony Johnson
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Modernizing electrical system design

Modernizing electrical system design

March 21, 2019
Electrical systems are extremely important in modern products. Modern products are loaded with electronics, enabling them to do amazing things: Perceive their physical environment ...
By Anthony Johnson
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Glassblowing startup fuels innovation and expansion with Solid Edge

Glassblowing startup fuels innovation and expansion with Solid Edge

March 14, 2019
Mobile Glassblowing Studios, a small startup based in Americus, Georgia, is using our Solid Edge for Startups program to transform their business, as well as the glassblowing industry altogether. ...
By Anthony Johnson
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Things you probably didn’t know about engineers

Things you probably didn’t know about engineers

February 14, 2019
  Engineers solve problems. Did you know the word "engineer" comes from a Latin word meaning cleverness? Engineers learn how things work, solve problems, and you use thei...
By Anthony Johnson
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How to think like an engineer

How to think like an engineer

January 31, 2019
Encourage girls and all students to think like an engineer in 5 easy steps. Check out this video and share with an aspiring engineer in your life today.
By Anthony Johnson
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Designing lighter, stronger products with generative design

Designing lighter, stronger products with generative design

January 25, 2019
Generative Design accelerates the creation of lighter components perfectly suited for manufacturing, supplementing powerful design tools with topology optimization. Wi...
By Anthony Johnson
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