Mixing Synchronous and Ordered – A Sheet Metal and Simulation Example

Mixing Synchronous and Ordered – A Sheet Metal and Simulation Example

In my last post, I discussed how the technology landscape is changing. Of course, I’d probably be remiss for not pointing out that Siemens PLM customers are already benefiting from these new technolo…

Is the Debate Over History Based CAD Over?

Is the Debate Over History Based CAD Over?

After the last few years of debate in the CAD community between history based technologies and history free technology (Synchronous Technology in Siemens case), 2010 is likely the year the debate shi…

As Easy As ST1 ST2 ST3

As Easy As ST1 ST2 ST3

As most of you have seen, we have released Solid Edge ST3.  There have been so many positive blogs and articles and comments by customers that I’m at a bit of a loss on what to blog about. I don…

A Look at KeyShot 2.1 (and Support for Solid Edge ST3)

A Look at KeyShot 2.1 (and Support for Solid Edge ST3)

Do you recognize the products designs in this image?   They are some of the standard assemblies that come with Solid Edge all prettied up using KeyShot 2.1 This was done using the latest re…

Are you buying FEA for the Pretty Pictures?

Are you buying FEA for the Pretty Pictures?

I saw a couple posts this week on the growing trend of CAD designers using FEA tools (BTW, this post has a lot of links so check them out). Roopinder Tarajust sat through the laste…

Solid Edge Simulation Update

Solid Edge Simulation Update

With the Solid Edge ST3 release getting closer, I’ve been helping folks ramp up on the new functionality.  Last night I spent some time with VARs and others in Shanghai helping to answer questio…

Solid Edge Summit Update

Solid Edge Summit Update

As I write this, we have some dueling Solid Edge Summits going on in Alabama and Toronto.  The top leaders for the Solid Edge organization have been traveling north America teaming up …

Practical Social Media Part 3 of 3

Practical Social Media Part 3 of 3

Here is Part 1 and Part 2 if you are joining late. In my last two posts, I mentioned doing part of a presentation on social media for Siemens. One of the slides I presented (above) was a typical w…

Practical Social Media Part 2 of 3

Practical Social Media Part 2 of 3

You can view Part 1 of 3 here. When talking about social media, do you ever hear “I don’t have time for that!”?  It might be true. Or the person doesn’t see the value. Or it might be the pers…