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NX 9 – Product Interface

November 25, 2013

In NX 9, you can use the Product Interface command to specify geometry and expressions in your part that should be used as references.

A part file often has many geometric objects and expr…

By JerrySarfati

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NX9 – Rib Feature

November 20, 2013

In NX, you can use the Rib command to add a thin-wall rib or rib network to a solid body by extruding an intersecting planar section.

In this video, Ashley Eckhoff describes some of the en…

By JerrySarfati

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United Launch Alliance/Siemens Partnership Results in Another Successful Atlas V Launch

November 18, 2013

United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft lifted off today. MAVEN will examine specific processes on Mars that led to t…

By JerrySarfati

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THE PROMISE OF PMI: Transforming Engineering Documentation

November 13, 2013

According to wikipedia, PMI is defined as:
Product and manufacturing information, also abbreviated PMI, conveys non-geometric attributes in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) a…

By JerrySarfati

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Multi-touch Design with NX

November 11, 2013

As most smart phone or tablet users know, it is easy to utilize simple gestures on a touch screen.

Multi-touch displays have the potential to make us more productive in design. Traditiona…

By JerrySarfati

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NX 9 – Flattening and Forming

November 6, 2013

Derek England of Siemens PLM software explains some of the new enhancements in NX9 for Flattening and Forming.He also gives examples of this can be used for the Aerospace Industry.

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By JerrySarfati

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Can you do product design without touching your keyboard and mouse?

November 4, 2013

Here is a follow-up video showing a Touchless interface to NX with a Leap motion controller.

The movie is available on the Siemens PLM Blog.

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By JerrySarfati

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Exciting times ahead for Nissan

October 30, 2013

I n Nissan’sview, the global automotive industry is now engaged in “one of the greatest engineering competitions in history.” Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s CEO and president, writes on the com…

By JerrySarfati

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Creating a polymeric belaying device for climbing with NX

October 24, 2013

Climbing indoors is a popular alternative to traditional outdoor rock, ice and mountain climbing. Having good safety equipment is key to enjoying the sport.

( Yes, this is me after a fun after…

By JerrySarfati

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