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What is Your Modeling Style ?

February 13, 2017

That the purpose of 3D modeling and drafting is ultimately to convey the design idea for downstream analysis and/or manufacturing is a no-brainer. This is year 2017 and stating that the ability to cr…

By Tushar Suradkar
4 MIN READ

Milestones in CAD Features and Techniques

February 6, 2017

No. This is not another me too article on the brief history of CAD nor a foresight into the future of CAD over the next 20 years. In this write-up I attempt to discover through retrospection the most…

By Tushar Suradkar
5 MIN READ

Design Optimization in Solid Edge

February 3, 2017

I guess you can say this is an “oldie but goodie” in Solid Edge Simulation.  Well not that old, introduced in ST6, we bring to you the advantages of design optimization.  Do you need to opt…

By RonnieConerly
6 MIN READ

Plan it or Wing it?

January 30, 2017

When you start a new model (this can mean either a complex single part or an assembly), do you plan out your approach to the model, or do you just start working? And if you plan it, is it a formal pl…

By MLombard
5 MIN READ

Tips to install Solid Edge Machinery and Piping Library

December 19, 2016

Solid Edge delivers sets of standard parts for machinery (fasteners, bearings, structural shapes) and piping (pipes, fittings, valves) design. Libraries contain US and international standards includi…

By VaibhavJadhav
3 MIN READ

Move towards digital manufacturing – use your 3D CAD models to create excellent technical documents

August 25, 2016

Today, manufacturers are recognizing that their 3D digital models are key for publishing accurate downstream documentation for manufacturing, and for their suppliers, marketers, even consumer…

By DavidChadwick
5 MIN READ

Challenges and solutions for process plant design

May 13, 2016

Engineers have to deal with many different tasks for process plant design from the overall layout of a complete plant, to design and integration of specific equipment. Modern plant design m…

By DavidChadwick
4 MIN READ

Simplifying Parts and Assemblies

March 21, 2016

Creating Simplified parts and assemblies is one of the steps in making large assemblies that are easy to work with.  The processes for simplified parts and simplified assemblies are different, s…

By MLombard
6 MIN READ

Large Assemblies Part 2: Other Considerations

February 12, 2016

Another common source of performance problems comes from networks. The speed of your network is a separate issue that I won’t address here. That’s more of an IT infrastructure issue. But there are th…

By MLombard
5 MIN READ