Siemens PLM Software Announces Solid Edge with SynchronousTechnology 2
PLANO, Texas, May 26, 2009 - Siemens PLM Software, abusiness unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and aleading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM)software and services, today announces Solid Edge® softwarewith Synchronous Technology 2.
This release is the second version of Solid Edge to incorporateSiemens PLM Software's breakthrough synchronous technology, thefirst history-free, feature-based modeling capability that servesas a fundamental tool in helping customers react to the marketfaster.
"We were looking for something very flexible...but also somethingwith the full power of 3D feature modeling for modifying machinecomponents," said Ben Fune, process engineering manager, AmericanRenolit Corp. "We found the best of both worlds in Solid Edge withsynchronous technology."
Solid Edge is a core component of the Velocity Seriestm portfolioand combines the speed and flexibility of direct modeling with theprecise control of dimension-driven design. The latest releaseextends synchronous technology deeper in the product with improvedpart and assembly modeling as well as a new sheet metalapplication. With this release, Siemens PLM Software also announcesa new built-in FEA tool and PDM integration leveraging the latestMicrosoft SharePoint platforms.
"The Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology 2 release showcases theexpansion of Siemens PLM Software's groundbreaking synchronoustechnology into additional part and assembly modeling areas,including intelligent sheet metal design," said Dr. Ken Versprille,PLM Research Director, CPDA. "In our in-depth review done lastyear, we positioned synchronous technology as a major advance insolids modeling and predicted its positive impact on the industry.This latest release proves us correct based on the strength androbustness it demonstrates as a modeling approach. End userinterviews attest to the benefits they have achieved in reducingtheir design cycle times. The modeling advancements found in SolidEdge, matched with the introduction of a new mid-range FEAapplication, Solid Edge Simulation, and continued implementation ofSolid Edge's Insight data management tool atop the latest inMicrosoft's SharePoint, offers a win-win scenario for both SolidEdge and its users."
Synchronized Part and Assembly Modeling
The new release of Solid Edge extends synchronous technology withincore part and assembly modeling for complex feature creation andadvanced sketch editing tools that reduce overall design time. Toimprove 2D to 3D data migration, Solid Edge turns 2D dimensionsfrom imported drawings into 3D driving dimensions during modelcreation, so users can edit 3D designs based on the intent from 2D.In addition, Live Sections can be used to simplify 3D model changesby letting users edit 2D cross sections cut through any part of a3D model, and update the 3D model in real-time.
New Sheet Metal Design Application
Solid Edge now applies synchronous technology to sheet metaldesign, creating a feature-based, history-free 3D designapplication for modeling straight brake sheet metal parts.
Sheet metal is the second application to leverage the power ofsynchronous technology (CAM Express leveraging synchronoustechnology was first announced last December) and further validatesits extensibility. Synchronous technology brings new levels ofproductivity to the sheet metal environment so users can createmodels with less pre-planning, make changes with unboundedflexibility, and reuse and edit supplier data more effectively.
"A process-specific application such as sheet metal is a goodexample of a design discipline that requires a specialized skillset and unique features in the software," said Dan Staples,director of Solid Edge product development, Siemens PLM Software."Now our sheet metal customers can achieve the tremendous designtime savings made possible by synchronous technology. And now thatsynchronous technology has been incorporated into sheet metal, youcan see just how extensible this technology really is."
New Solid Edge Simulation for FEA
Solid Edge Simulation is a new optional analysis tool embedded intothe CAD system that allows design validation of parts andassemblies earlier in the product development process for quickertime to market and reduced physical prototyping costs. It is basedon proven Femap® software finite element modeling and NXtmNastran® solver technology built into the Solid Edge userinterface. It is easy for designers and engineers to use andpromotes increased use of simulation within Solid Edge, fosteringdesign innovation. Solid Edge Simulation also leverages synchronoustechnology to ease simulation model preparation and speed designrefinements.
"These economic times force engineers to do more by themselves thanever before," said Bill McClure, vice president of productdevelopment for Velocity Series, Siemens PLM Software. "Byembedding FEA into Solid Edge, more designs can be simulated inless time with minimal need to outsource analysis. This allowscompanies to respond to their customers faster with improvedquality and lower costs."
Solid Edge with Insight for Design Data Management withMicrosoft SharePoint
Solid Edge now provides key enhancements to improve the embeddedInsighttm design data management application, a key element of theVelocity Series strategy for scalable PDM, which also includes theTeamcenter® Express platform.
"Solid Edge Insight running on SharePoint Server adds design datamanagement to enterprise collaboration for small and mid-sizedbusinesses," said Don Richardson, director, Global Innovation andPLM Industry Strategy, Microsoft. "Siemens PLM Software, along-time valued partner of Microsoft, has been utilizingSharePoint services since 2001, and continues to leverage thelatest Microsoft technologies in its PLM applications to meet thebusiness needs of customers."
Solid Edge with Insight leverages the latest MicrosoftSharePoint® platform for improved collaboration, fasterrelease workflows and enhanced security capabilities offered byWindows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0 and Microsoft OfficeSharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS). Solid Edge with Insight using thefirst version of SharePoint was introduced to the market in 2001and today has more than 1000 customers. Moving Insight to thelatest platform helps users reduce PDM deployment and ongoingsupport costs. Microsoft SharePoint is especially popular withsmall to medium size businesses (SMB's) and now totals over 100million seats worldwide.
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PLANO, Texas, May 26, 2009 - Siemens PLM Software, abusiness unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and aleading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM)software and services, today announces Solid Edge® softwarewith Synchronous Technology 2.
This release is the second version of Solid Edge to incorporateSiemens PLM Software's breakthrough synchronous technology, thefirst history-free, feature-based modeling capability that servesas a fundamental tool in helping customers react to the marketfaster.
"We were looking for something very flexible...but also somethingwith the full power of 3D feature modeling for modifying machinecomponents," said Ben Fune, process engineering manager, AmericanRenolit Corp. "We found the best of both worlds in Solid Edge withsynchronous technology."
Solid Edge is a core component of the Velocity Seriestm portfolioand combines the speed and flexibility of direct modeling with theprecise control of dimension-driven design. The latest releaseextends synchronous technology deeper in the product with improvedpart and assembly modeling as well as a new sheet metalapplication. With this release, Siemens PLM Software also announcesa new built-in FEA tool and PDM integration leveraging the latestMicrosoft SharePoint platforms.
"The Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology 2 release showcases theexpansion of Siemens PLM Software's groundbreaking synchronoustechnology into additional part and assembly modeling areas,including intelligent sheet metal design," said Dr. Ken Versprille,PLM Research Director, CPDA. "In our in-depth review done lastyear, we positioned synchronous technology as a major advance insolids modeling and predicted its positive impact on the industry.This latest release proves us correct based on the strength androbustness it demonstrates as a modeling approach. End userinterviews attest to the benefits they have achieved in reducingtheir design cycle times. The modeling advancements found in SolidEdge, matched with the introduction of a new mid-range FEAapplication, Solid Edge Simulation, and continued implementation ofSolid Edge's Insight data management tool atop the latest inMicrosoft's SharePoint, offers a win-win scenario for both SolidEdge and its users."
Synchronized Part and Assembly Modeling
The new release of Solid Edge extends synchronous technology withincore part and assembly modeling for complex feature creation andadvanced sketch editing tools that reduce overall design time. Toimprove 2D to 3D data migration, Solid Edge turns 2D dimensionsfrom imported drawings into 3D driving dimensions during modelcreation, so users can edit 3D designs based on the intent from 2D.In addition, Live Sections can be used to simplify 3D model changesby letting users edit 2D cross sections cut through any part of a3D model, and update the 3D model in real-time.
New Sheet Metal Design Application
Solid Edge now applies synchronous technology to sheet metaldesign, creating a feature-based, history-free 3D designapplication for modeling straight brake sheet metal parts.
Sheet metal is the second application to leverage the power ofsynchronous technology (CAM Express leveraging synchronoustechnology was first announced last December) and further validatesits extensibility. Synchronous technology brings new levels ofproductivity to the sheet metal environment so users can createmodels with less pre-planning, make changes with unboundedflexibility, and reuse and edit supplier data more effectively.
"A process-specific application such as sheet metal is a goodexample of a design discipline that requires a specialized skillset and unique features in the software," said Dan Staples,director of Solid Edge product development, Siemens PLM Software."Now our sheet metal customers can achieve the tremendous designtime savings made possible by synchronous technology. And now thatsynchronous technology has been incorporated into sheet metal, youcan see just how extensible this technology really is."
New Solid Edge Simulation for FEA
Solid Edge Simulation is a new optional analysis tool embedded intothe CAD system that allows design validation of parts andassemblies earlier in the product development process for quickertime to market and reduced physical prototyping costs. It is basedon proven Femap® software finite element modeling and NXtmNastran® solver technology built into the Solid Edge userinterface. It is easy for designers and engineers to use andpromotes increased use of simulation within Solid Edge, fosteringdesign innovation. Solid Edge Simulation also leverages synchronoustechnology to ease simulation model preparation and speed designrefinements.
"These economic times force engineers to do more by themselves thanever before," said Bill McClure, vice president of productdevelopment for Velocity Series, Siemens PLM Software. "Byembedding FEA into Solid Edge, more designs can be simulated inless time with minimal need to outsource analysis. This allowscompanies to respond to their customers faster with improvedquality and lower costs."
Solid Edge with Insight for Design Data Management withMicrosoft SharePoint
Solid Edge now provides key enhancements to improve the embeddedInsighttm design data management application, a key element of theVelocity Series strategy for scalable PDM, which also includes theTeamcenter® Express platform.
"Solid Edge Insight running on SharePoint Server adds design datamanagement to enterprise collaboration for small and mid-sizedbusinesses," said Don Richardson, director, Global Innovation andPLM Industry Strategy, Microsoft. "Siemens PLM Software, along-time valued partner of Microsoft, has been utilizingSharePoint services since 2001, and continues to leverage thelatest Microsoft technologies in its PLM applications to meet thebusiness needs of customers."
Solid Edge with Insight leverages the latest MicrosoftSharePoint® platform for improved collaboration, fasterrelease workflows and enhanced security capabilities offered byWindows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0 and Microsoft OfficeSharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS). Solid Edge with Insight using thefirst version of SharePoint was introduced to the market in 2001and today has more than 1000 customers. Moving Insight to thelatest platform helps users reduce PDM deployment and ongoingsupport costs. Microsoft SharePoint is especially popular withsmall to medium size businesses (SMB's) and now totals over 100million seats worldwide.
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