KSEC designs better with Solid Edge

This tobacco processing machine maker moved from 2D to 3D design with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software) and gained better fit-and-function analysis. KSEC partnered with Siemens PLM Software and purchased 200 seats of Solid Edge software for use throughout its engineering departments. With Solid Edge, KSEC is now able to show large 3D assembly models rather than 2D paper drawings. "A 3D model communicates a complex assembly far more effectively than drawings. Teams can now quickly visualize design intent, which lets them more effectively evaluate new products at design reviews," said Fu Ya Li, director of the KSEC information center. http://ow.ly/MiRJw

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Anglo Platinum designs better with Solid Edge

The mining machinery maker moved from 2D to 3D CAD and, with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software), reducing mine design time up to 12 months. Drawing/design man hours are saved by using 3D designs and automating the generation of 2D drawings. Anglo Platinum recorded significant savings in engineering, construction and interest costs. "Switching to 3D CAD has helped us reduce the time required to design, fabricate and construct a 200,000-ton-per-month mine complex significantly," said Len Pretorius, general manager for project services at Anglo Platinum.

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Diamond Systems designs better with Solid Edge

Food processing machinery maker upgrades from 2D to 3D design and cuts change orders by 40 percent with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). The move to 3D also results in first prototypes being ready for field testing and that other preliminary prototypes are no longer needed. With the competition still presenting 2D drawings to customers, Diamond Systems' industry-leading reputation has been ensured.

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AMF Canada designs better with Solid Edge

Bakery equipment manufacturer shrinks design time 50 percent and assembly time 20 percent by moving from 2D CAD to 3D Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). Sheet metal rework was almost completely eliminated. Because delivery times were met and less overtime was needed, AMF reported a boost in profits. "We saw going to 3D as a blessing,” said Marc Stringer, CAD coordinator at AMF. “With Solid Edge, we can achieve the same level of quality in less time.”


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Toshiba designs better with Solid Edge

This radar and radio systems manufacturer moved from 2D to 3D CAD and cuts design errors 75 percent with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). Fewer design errors translated into saving money (9 million Japanese yen) saved across several projects. Manufacturing time declined 30 percent and overall task time dropped 50 percent across design, manufacturing and validation. “With the implementation of Solid Edge, we began doing all design work in 3D, starting with basic design. One of benefits of this is that it is now easier to communicate design concepts to others in the company,” said Takaya Ogawa, Komukai operations at Toshiba.

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Ricoh designs better with Solid Edge

Office imaging equipment maker effectively and rapidly moves from 2D to 3D product design with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). The move resulted in greater collaboration with manufacturing and service divisions as well as improved refinement of prototypes. “The biggest reason for selecting Solid Edge was that it was user friendly. It has greatly accelerated the shift to 3D design and reduced product development time and costs," said Etsuro Kuretani, R&D engineer, Ricoh Company Ltd.

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Victor Taichung Machinery designs better with Solid Edge

Machine tool manufacturer moves from 2D to 3D CAD, reducing design to manufacturing time with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). The move resulted in higher engineering productivity and customer satisfaction. "Using Solid Edge to integrate the design process for our machines has significantly improved our productivity," said Stanly Tsai, project engineer at Victor Taichung.

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Elephant designs better with Solid Edge

Innovation consultant attains faster, more accurate designs with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). Other results included better decision making at the design stage, problems detected and corrected early, saving development time and an increase in business opportunities. “We are able to get more customers with these visualization tools as we can showcase more options,” said Designer Anand Palsodkar.

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Hyundai Motor Co. designs better with Solid Edge

The automotive OEM jig and fixture department easily handles large assembly design with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). Hyundai developed libraries and an automation program to enhance the productivity of jig design. The company also can share design libraries with other automotive component suppliers.

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Space Dynamics Laboratory designs better with Solid Edge

Space-borne instruments research and development company dramatically improved project turnaround with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). Using synchronous technology in Solid Edge, the company gained a 30-fold improvement in fixing open surfaces from vendor files, with gaps now resolved in minutes versus hours. Other results included faster responses to project requests and greater customer satisfaction.

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Modern Mechanical Fab designs better with Solid Edge

Design and fabrication specialist reduces outsourced engineering services 50 percent with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). The use of Solid Edge and the Solid Edge Simulation module also helped Modern Mechanical to increase engineering collaboration by 25 percent and reduce material costs by 10 percent. “I view the purchase of Solid Edge just like any other profit-generating piece of equipment. I have seen a great return on my initial investment in engineering time saved as well as an increased level of confidence that we can provide to our customers,” said John Trombly, general manager.

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Tianjin Samsung Electro-Mechanics designs better with Solid Edge

Electrical equipment maker boosts design efficiency 70 percent with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). Moving from its old 2D CAD system to 3D was made easier with Solid Edge’s synchronous technology. “Our designers can quickly and easily create designs and just as importantly, rapidly modify their work and all in real time,” said Li Yongfeng, assistant director of research and development. The company’s engineers were productive within one week of training and have been able to re-use its old data. All this has led to enhanced innovation capability and improved products.

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Heatec JieTong designs better with Solid Edge

Oil and gas, marine machinery manufacturer reduces design errors 80 percent with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). The piping and heat exchanger services company moved from outdates 2D design to 3D to reduce errors before manufacturing and leverage visualization to showcase its designs. The results included significantly improved project management, improved product quality and value, as well as increased profitability.

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Toyo Rikagaku Kenkyusho designs better with Solid Edge

Metal processing engineering expert attains 30 percent efficiency gain in mold design with Solid Edge (Siemens PLM Software). The move from 2D to 3D design at Toyo was made simple with Solid Edge. “Synchronous technology is one of the key enablers for a quick start up,” said Takashi Nakayama, engineer, in the technology department development group. “Synchronous technology greatly contributes to a remarkably fast learning curve on the part of CAD users with literally no 3D design experience.”

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DeLaval designs better with Solid Edge

Using Solid Edge, DeLaval creates smart products for smart dairy farmers.  Results included substantially improved engineering productivity and faster design changes. 3D CAD data is used across offices, significantly reducing process complexity and operations costs. DeLaval now has the ability to focus on designing instead of operating the CAD software and has attained compliance with all facets of rigorous ISO certifications.

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Truckmaker Isono Body designs better with Solid Edge

The company cut development time from 3 to 2 months with Solid Edge. It also reduced errors and subcontracting costs, improved collaboration among vehicle development staff and significantly reduced repair workload after vehicle delivery. Isono Body now uses CAD with CAM for smooth collaboration between engineering and manufacturing, employs 3D data as a company-wide communication tool and has expanded its use of CAE in conjunction with 3D CAD.

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Agricultural equipment manufacturer cuts manufacturing lead time 30%

Farmgép designs better with Solid Edge. Solid Edge helped Farmgép move from 2D to 3D design to build better agricultural sprayers and boost new equipment revenue 50 percent. The results also included a 60 percent increase in export sales. The company uses  Solid Edge’s synchronous technology on a daily basis to add or remove parts from a CAD assembly imported from one of our suppliers.

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A Quick Peek Inside Solid Edge ST6

 Solid Edge University 2013 will be upon us soon.  Solid Edge ST6 will be officially announced by the director of Solid Edge Development, Dan Staples.

Ally PLM is offering up a Solid Edge Lunch Bytes: What's New in ST6 Part 1 webinar, a 30-minute web session dedicated to making you a better Solid Edge User, along with providing you a FREE Subway lunch!

A few new attributes like a New Relfective Display mode and Dimension auto-arrange will be unveiled.  Surfacing looks to be a focus for ST6, with new tools such as the Reflective Plane and Ruled Surface.

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As you can see from the Ken Grundey's video above, he says the Reflective Plane doesn't need an overhead geometric mirror to showcase the second half of the part previous to completion.  Usually you would model one half of the symmetric molded part and mirror the body of the other half when completed.  ST6 uses zebra shading tools for analyzing and inspecting the surface quality.   Ruled Surface uses existing geometry to to provide multiple options in order to create the surface.

Ken's video below shows the drafting process and how to make prints presentable and simpler to create.  According to Ken, Arrange Dimensions allow the user to automatically arrange dimensions to the standard defined by your template.  When using the Retrieve Dimension command to pull 3D model dimensions into 2D drawing and when updating a 3D model with an existing dimension drawing, dimensions don't always come in or update in a neat fashion.


Solid Edge ST6 will be upon us soon.  It will provide you with an elaborate amount of new tools and enhanced productivity.

"One of the biggest time savers in Solid Edge ST6 might be the ability to auto-arrange 2D detailing dimensions that were retrieved from the 3D model."  - Solid Edge ST6 BETA testing customer David Iverson, Drafting Checker at Ariel Corporation.

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Free 2013 Calendar from Siemens PLM Software

The Siemens PLM Global Image Program is providing complementary 2013 calendars filled with cutting edge images and the best of product design from companies all over the world using Siemens PLM Software. It's the perfect desk accessory to keep track of 2013 for any CAD enthusiast, engineer, designer, drafter, programmer, or machinist using Siemens PLM Software. The free 2013 Siemens PLM Calendar is currently only available in the Americas.

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Worldwide high schools now have free access to Solid Edge

Education Announcement: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 

Siemens PLM is continuing their generous investments in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education. Today Siemens PLM Software announced a free worldwide Solid Edge High School edition for 3D Computer-Aided-Design (CAD).  This gives educators the opportunity to expose their students to the engineering and product design tools used all over the world.  Exposing students to this experience will hopefully encourage and help in understanding of STEM careers.  This investment and cooperation from educators in the long run can help the current shortage of qualified job candidates in engineering and closely-related fields.  A free 12 month academic site license for Solid Edge can be obtained at www.siemens.com/plm/solid-edge-highschool. 

Following the success of the Solid Edge Student Edition, the High School Edition now gives teachers access to use Solid Edge in the classroom and extra-curricular projects. Schools will have access to the Solid Edge modules of drafting, sheet metal, surfacing, and advanced assemblies. The free 12 month license can be renewed annually.

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