FEA is Backward Machining

FEA is Backward Machining

There are a lot of companies making their first steps into FEA analysis. At first glance, a lot of the tools look a bit like CAD. Three-D interfaces same CAD models plus pretty pictures showing where…

NX Motion Simulation

NX Motion Simulation

I dropped in the NX Motion Simulation class in the afternoon. Pete Ogilvie from Siemens’ Milford Ohio office did the training in a class filled withHP LP2465 24 inch monitors. There is nothing like w…

Innovation In The High Tech Industry

Innovation In The High Tech Industry

On Sunday night there were several presentations divided up by industry. Working for Siemens PLM, I had a bit of flexibility in choice. I originally headed for the machinery discussion but as you mig…

FEMAP – Siemen’s Hidden Gem

FEMAP – Siemen’s Hidden Gem

One of the more interesting applications that Siemens PLM provides is FEMAP. This was an application that started in someone’s garage(more or less) in the 90’s. It did so well back then that SDRC too…

Tracking Simulation

Tracking Simulation

I’ll be hanging out with the analysts following the Simulation Track at PLM Connections. If you are reading this blog feel free to talk to me and tell me what you or the folks at home want to hear. …

Using the Solid Edge ST Steering Wheel

Using the Solid Edge ST Steering Wheel

I’ve been blogging some about the history of the Solid Edge Steering wheel. This week, Solid Edge ST will be available to those attending Siemens PLM World. It’s time for something a bit more practic…

Social Media Experimenation

Social Media Experimenation

If you don’t really have much reason to go beyond email for electronic communication, stop reading now. If IM is a distraction and you keep it turned off this post is not for you. This post is…

Building and Testing the Solid Edge Steering Wheel

Building and Testing the Solid Edge Steering Wheel

Having a Steering Wheel tool concept for geometry manipulation that works with the latest in direct modeling and the new Synchronous Technology is a good start. However, this only gets us to the anal…

Evolution of The Solid Edge Steering Wheel

Evolution of The Solid Edge Steering Wheel

When I first started using the new Solid Edge Steering wheel, I was unaware of both its power and utility. If you work with other 3D software, you will see some things that look similar but they are …