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News Release from: Siemens PLM Software | Subject: Solid Edge V18
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 03 October 2005
CAD package upgrades with hundreds of
improvements
UGS has launched Version 18 of Solid Edge software, its industry-leading, value-based 3D computer-aided design system that serves as a key component of the UGS Velocity Series.
UGS has launched Version 18 of Solid Edge software, its industry-leading, value-based 3D computer-aided design (CAD) system that serves as a key component of the UGS Velocity Series UGS made the announcement at its 2005 Solid Edge User Summit and Executive Symposium
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Solid Edge is the CAD component of the new UGS Velocity Series, the industry's first comprehensive, preconfigured portfolio of digital product design, analysis and data management software for the PLM mid-market.
Version 18 delivers hundreds of customer-requested enhancements, along with new and innovative tools that help customers reduce costs, deliver products to market faster and enjoy an exceptional return on investment for a low total cost of ownership.
"With an impressive history of functionality enhancements and increased CAD market share, it's no wonder Solid Edge celebrates 12 consecutive quarters of growth", said Adrian Scholes, Director of Solid Edge Product Marketing, UGS.
"Version 18 continues the trend - offering enhanced design process optimisation that allows customers to transform their process of innovation as they evolve to 3D.
By implementing the complete UGS Velocity Series, customers can take advantage of single-source support as they reap the benefits of a fully integrated and managed design discipline".
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The latest version of the Solid Edge 3D computer-aided design system will feature expanded capabilities for systems design.
With its groundbreaking Insight technology, Solid Edge became the only mainstream mechanical system to merge design management capabilities with the CAD tools that designers use every day.
Version 18 builds on the success of Insight to set a new standard in CAD/PDM integration, letting customers choose from a range of easily scalable cPDM solutions.
Solid Edge Insight continues to provide proven management capabilities for single-site, departmental teams with basic workflow needs.
The new Solid Edge embedded client provides seamless and transparent connectivity between Solid Edge and Teamcenter, including the newly announced Teamcenter Express solution for multi-CAD, multisite implementations with more advanced workflow needs.
This new level of CAD and cPDM connectivity ensures that all essential Solid Edge commands are encapsulated and makes sophisticated data management functions transparent to the Solid Edge user.
Solid Edge-related data are easily captured for re-use in future projects without placing an additional burden on the CAD user, and full scalability means customers can grow their cPDM solution to meet growing business demands without starting from scratch.
Solid Edge Version 18 introduces two complementary methods for designs to be analysed and validated much earlier in the design cycle.
The first - Femap Express - is built into Solid Edge and provides preconfigured, best practice, process guidance for accurate analysis of solid and sheet metal parts.
Secondly, Solid Edge integrates further and is associative with Femap, the leading CAD-independent finite element analysis (FEA) tool for advanced analysis to ensure quality and optimise materials within complete assemblies.
Both solutions use well-proven Nastran solver technology for accurate and repeatable results.
"We have been using Solid Edge for two years and the benefits have significantly helped us design and manufacture 180,000 heating products a year", said Pascal Pelloux-Preyer Design Engineer, Heatcraft.
"The built-in FEA technology, Femap Express, will help analyse the vibration of frame".
"We were particularly impressed that Femap Express will analyse sheet metal parts on the surface, which is the right way to do it".
A new wire harness design application uses popular eCAD electrical circuit diagrams to automate wire harness designs.
Electrical and mechanical design teams can now collaborate closely to create a complete digital mockup that includes wires, cables and bundles with manufacturing information easily accessible.
UGS' innovative Evolve to 3D programme allows users to maintain 2D productivity while transitioning to a 3D environment.
Version 18 diagramming continues this philosophy by enabling users to develop electrical, P and ID, and other diagrams by leveraging industry-standard 2D libraries.
These strengthened 2D drawing capabilities removes the need for companies to maintain separate 2D and 3D CAD systems.
"CNB produces passenger boats, sailing boats and custom yachts", said Wilfred Cadiou, CAD Manager, CNB.
"The new blocks feature (symbols for diagramming) in Solid Edge has been well designed".
"We are pleased that the Solid Edge development team has recognised this need for companies".
With Version 18, Solid Edge raises the bar on performance-enhancing tools for designers of mechanical machinery, electromechanical equipment, consumer products, jigs, fixtures, and moulds.
Version 18 continues the trend of continually offering enhanced design tools that enable customers to transform their process of innovation as they evolve to 3D.
With these new capabilities and its role as a core component in the new UGS Velocity Series portfolio, Version 18 strengthens Solid Edge's position as a leading vendor in the PLM market, offering customers the advantage of single-source support as they reap the benefits of a fully integrated and managed design discipline.
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