Topology Optimization: A New Way to Create 3D Designs

As an NX CAD Engineer in Siemens PLM Software, I have worked with my users to build “3D Shape.” This means the intention for “3D Shape” belongs not to me, but to our great NX users or future users.

Hacking Our Way to a Better Future

To innovate—to make changes and do something in a new way—is at the core of Siemens values. Innovation is the spirit that drives our employees to create the software that we do, to propose solutions,…

Integrating NX within the World of Sports

Technology is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about sports but the two have been closely tied to each other for a long time. Technology pushed villagers in Britain to switch from…

NX 12 A Sneak Preview

The below movie is a capture of a live demonstration done at PLM World 2017 in Indianapolis. It shows a sneak preview of some of the new, cool functionality available to you in NX 12 plus s…

50 Years of Progress in 10…What’s Next?

I got to sit down with some of the engineers from the United States Air Force last week to hear their thoughts on PLM Connection 2017 and learn about some of the cool projects they’ve been working on…

Inside NX Beta: Meet the Man Behind It All

Mark Cooper has been involved in beta tests for NX around the world since before there even was an NX. He first got involved as a member of SDRC more than 15 years ago, so he knows pretty much everyt…

Design by Experience or Data?

Article by @rajesh_rs
Product design is an innovative process. Churning out truly original designs requires visionary insight, out-of-the box thinking, and more importantly experience. Yes, a lot o…

Shaping the Future of NX Together

Beta testing, much like the community, brings together NX users from all over the world. It’s a fun opportunity for people from all different backgrounds, industries, and design disciplines to meet i…

Geolus Shape Search: “I need a part that looks like this…”

Independent studies show that over 80% of a designer’s time in a CAD system is spent editing and creating geometry. The ability to maximize data re-use is of the utmost importance in efforts to desig…