Jerry Sarfati
New Tecnomatix Plant Simulation curriculum available

New Tecnomatix Plant Simulation curriculum available

February 28, 2017
Siemens PLM Software is pleased to announce new Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Curriculum. The Plant Simulation GUC Compact Modeling course is intended for individuals who would like to become Plant Sim...
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Recap on the EcoCAR 3 – Year 3 Winter Workshop

Recap on the EcoCAR 3 – Year 3 Winter Workshop

February 7, 2017
EcoCAR 3 teams, organizers, and sponsors were in Austin, Texas for the Year 3 Winter Workshop last week. EcoCAR 3 teams, organizers, and sponsors were in Austin, Texas for the Year 3 Winter Wor...
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Teams test Hyperloop pods in Southern California

Teams test Hyperloop pods in Southern California

January 31, 2017
A nearly mile long enclosed white tube was the focus of an innovative futuristic competition this past weekend. Teams from around the world came to Hawthorne California USA to test “pods” propelled i...
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AerosPACE fosters the aerospace engineering talent

AerosPACE fosters the aerospace engineering talent

April 29, 2016
The demand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) talent is rapidly growing. Since the first mechanical boom in 1784, the degree of complexity of technology has increased, requir...
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Georgia Tech named a Center of Knowledge Interchange partner by Siemens — Alliance focuses on developing the next generation of scientists and engineers

Georgia Tech named a Center of Knowledge Interchange partner by Siemens — Alliance focuses on developing the next generation of scientists and engineers

October 13, 2015
Today’s manufacturing is one of the most sophisticated, highly skilled, and innovative areas of business in the world today because software has radically transformed the manufacturing process. ...
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122nd Annual Conference & Exposition of the American Society for Engineering Education

122nd Annual Conference & Exposition of the American Society for Engineering Education

July 17, 2015
The future depends on the engineers of tomorrow. They are the ones who will create solutions for the problems we may not even know exist yet. It is our duty to prepare them with the skills and motiva...
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NX Quick Tips: Synchronous Technology 2D

NX Quick Tips: Synchronous Technology 2D

September 4, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The complete NX Quick Tips video seriescan be found on the NX Design Blogor Youtube . Jerry
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NX Quick Tips: Pattern Component

NX Quick Tips: Pattern Component

August 28, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The complete NX Quick Tips video seriescan be found on the NX Design Blogor Youtube . Jerry
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NX Quick Tips: Assembly Clearance

NX Quick Tips: Assembly Clearance

August 20, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be found on the NX Design Blog or Youtube. Jerry
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NX Quick Tip: Assembly Constraint Align/Lock

NX Quick Tip: Assembly Constraint Align/Lock

August 15, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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Coming Soon: New forum for NX Customization and Programming

Coming Soon: New forum for NX Customization and Programming

August 11, 2014
At the request of several users, we will soon be adding a new forum for "NX Customization and Programming". Thistopic doesn't fit into Design, Simulation or Manufacturing, so we've ...
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NX Quick Tips: Expressions and Attribute Templates

NX Quick Tips: Expressions and Attribute Templates

August 7, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here.  Jerry
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New NX Quick Tips, coming soon!

New NX Quick Tips, coming soon!

August 5, 2014
Stay tuned, we've just finished filming more NX Quick Tips videos. We've filmed some with @JohnRBaker and a few more with our colleague @SamKuan . Stay tuned, and be su...
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Modern-day Amelia Earhart becomes youngest woman to fly around the world

Modern-day Amelia Earhart becomes youngest woman to fly around the world

July 22, 2014
On Friday July 11, 2014, AmeliaEarhart, a former reporter from Denver, Colorado USA, completed an around-the-world journey. Amelia Rose Earhart (no relation to the famous aviatrix)...
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Global Image Gallery 2014 – July

Global Image Gallery 2014 – July

July 17, 2014
Each month, Siemens PLM shares a customer-created images from a wide array of industries around the globe.   This month we are  highlighting the following NX images: &nb...
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NX Case Study: Ducati

NX Case Study: Ducati

July 16, 2014
“NX is the tool we use from the moment we start thinking about a new project up to its completion,” explains Piero Giusti, information technology manager for R&D at Ducati Motor Holding. “NX is u...
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NX Case Study: Robots become superior “Football players” by design

NX Case Study: Robots become superior “Football players” by design

July 9, 2014
Football Fans (aka Soccer here in the USA) have been glued to the television for the past couple of weeks watching the World Cup in Brazil.  The RoboCup is not as famous as the World ...
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NX Quick Tips: Check-Mate

NX Quick Tips: Check-Mate

July 9, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. To learn more about Check-Mate, click here. The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jer...
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NX Quick Tips: Attributes and List Expressions

NX Quick Tips: Attributes and List Expressions

July 3, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here.  Jerry 
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Zeod Race Car Update

Zeod Race Car Update

July 1, 2014
The NISSAN ZEOD RC is the first hybrid vehicle to drive 300 km/h and complete a full lap of the circuit on pure electric power at the 24 hours of Le Mans race. The car was built by automot...
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NX Quick Tips: Assembly Sequencing

NX Quick Tips: Assembly Sequencing

June 24, 2014
 This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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NX Case Study: Beiqi Foton Motor

NX Case Study: Beiqi Foton Motor

June 13, 2014
Using NX™ software, Foton eliminated information isolation between departments, and incorporated engineers’ design experience into the system, saving time by reducing redundant data entry. This signi...
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NX Quick Tips: Sequencing

NX Quick Tips: Sequencing

June 10, 2014
This post has moved to the .  The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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NX Quick Tips: Extraction Path

NX Quick Tips: Extraction Path

June 5, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here.  Jerry
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NX 9.0.2 now available

NX 9.0.2 now available

June 2, 2014
Siemens PLM Software has released NX 9.0.2 Customers with maintenance can download the software from the Siemens PLM Download Server.    This release provides: ...
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What Does the Future Hold for Engineers?

What Does the Future Hold for Engineers?

May 29, 2014
The engineering profession is always changing. For some, the role might become more technical. For others, it requires more soft skills. Sometimes, it happens subtly over time. Sometimes, it change o...
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NX Case Study: SAMS

NX Case Study: SAMS

May 27, 2014
Four years ago, SAMS decided to change its 3D computer-aided design (CAD) solution to facilitate the work of its designers. “The software we used was purely associative; it didn’t enable using files ...
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NX Case Study: Cospa

NX Case Study: Cospa

May 22, 2014
Developing injection molds gets easier – and faster – with the help of 3D design software.Cospa uses NX to help automate and optimize mold workflows.  Challenges: Implement a u...
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NX9 for Aerospace

NX9 for Aerospace

May 20, 2014
Did you know?: No less than 18 of the top 20 aerospace and defense OEMs use solutions from Siemens PLM Software All the top 20 aircraft engine manufacturers use solutions from Siemens PLM Sof...
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NX Case Study: JCB

NX Case Study: JCB

May 15, 2014
JCB: Delivering the world's most powerful diesel engine Following the successful launch of the JCB444 Diesel engine, JCB developed a high-performance version – the world’s most powerful automotive ...
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Data Exchange with NX

Data Exchange with NX

May 13, 2014
NX offers you a broad selection of data exchange tools. We support vendor-neutral standard exchange formats and popular CAD/CAM systems, the data translators and CAD file conversion tools...
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NX Case Study: Molex Chengdu

NX Case Study: Molex Chengdu

May 8, 2014
NX CAD chosen as the foundation platform for product development “In facing increasingly difficult technical development and consumer demand, we needed to improve productivity, reduce costs and inn...
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NX Quick Tips: Hole Callout

NX Quick Tips: Hole Callout

May 6, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be found here. More information about Callouts and drafting, see the...
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NX Quick Tips: Fill Surface

NX Quick Tips: Fill Surface

May 1, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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NX 9 Supports Touch to Increase Collaboration

NX 9 Supports Touch to Increase Collaboration

April 28, 2014
Touch-screen technology has found use in cell phones, supermarket checkout terminals, HMI industrial systems, and engineering design offices.  Modern multi-touch systems are able to recognize th...
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NX Quick Tips: Move Edge

NX Quick Tips: Move Edge

April 24, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The complete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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NX Helmet Design Study with NX 9 Realize Shape

NX Helmet Design Study with NX 9 Realize Shape

April 22, 2014
A few weeks ago, we provided an introduction to the new Realize Shape tools in NX. Introduction to Realize Shape, and Realize Shape, Putting the tools together. &n...
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The ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Race Car) at Hannover Messe 2014

The ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Race Car) at Hannover Messe 2014

April 17, 2014
Last August, we told you about the ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Race Car) in this blog. If you attended Hannover Messe 2014 on April 7-11, you were lucky enough to see the car...
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NX Quick Tips: Fit Surfaces to Scanned Data

NX Quick Tips: Fit Surfaces to Scanned Data

April 15, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The compete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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Video – Paper Dreams

Video – Paper Dreams

April 11, 2014
Paul used to build race cars out of paper. Today, he designs the real thing with sophisticated software, as part of the Infiniti Red Bull Racing team. For Paul, a dream come true: He tur...
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NX Case Study – NX helps Pratt & Miller design and build winning racecars

NX Case Study – NX helps Pratt & Miller design and build winning racecars

April 10, 2014
Pratt & Miller Engineering used NX™ software from Siemens PLM Software to develop the racing version of the 2014 Corvette, which was named 2014 North American Car of the Year at the Nor...
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NX Quick Tips – Fit Curves to Scanned Data

NX Quick Tips – Fit Curves to Scanned Data

April 8, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The compete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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NX Case Study – Award-winning vehicle manufacturer cuts cycle time by 80 percent with help of NX

NX Case Study – Award-winning vehicle manufacturer cuts cycle time by 80 percent with help of NX

April 4, 2014
Siemens PLM Software NX solution helps Sanyang engineers focus on creating value Challenges: Identify easy-to-operate 3D modeling technology with intuitive interface Improve ...
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NX Quick Tips – Surface modeling tools for reverse engineering

NX Quick Tips – Surface modeling tools for reverse engineering

April 2, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The compete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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Siemens Press Release – Siemens’ NX Software Now Available in Cost-Effective Private Cloud Environment

Siemens Press Release – Siemens’ NX Software Now Available in Cost-Effective Private Cloud Environment

March 26, 2014
Today (26 March 2014), Siemens PLM Software Announced that NX is now available in a cost-effective private cloud environment. We have certified the deployment of NX in the private cloud u...
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NX Case Study – Grupo Matrigalsa

NX Case Study – Grupo Matrigalsa

March 25, 2014
Grupo Matrigalsa uses NX to standardize processes and improve productivity in manufacturing highly complex molds. Challenges: Redefine design methodology, reduce turnaro...
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NX Case Study – Co.Me.A.

NX Case Study – Co.Me.A.

March 20, 2014
Challenges: Meet increasing demand from customers to receive 3D models instead of printed drawings Provide customers with a clear graphical representation of projects Keys To Success: ...
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NX Quick Tips – Rib Construction

NX Quick Tips – Rib Construction

March 18, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The compete NX Quick Tips video series can be  found here. Jerry
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4GD – More Power for Collaborative Design

4GD – More Power for Collaborative Design

March 13, 2014
NX 9 improves the design of large-scale products and projects with 4th Generation Design (4GD), a new design and data management paradigm that enables versatile and efficient methods for design in co...
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NX Quick Tips – Using xform for initial concept design

NX Quick Tips – Using xform for initial concept design

March 11, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The compete NX Quick Tips series can be  found here. Jerry
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NX Quick Tips – Realize Shape – Putting the tools together into a workflow

NX Quick Tips – Realize Shape – Putting the tools together into a workflow

March 6, 2014
  This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The compete NX Quick Tips series can be  found here. Jerry
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NX Quick Tips – Introduction to Realize Shape

NX Quick Tips – Introduction to Realize Shape

March 5, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The compete NX Quick Tips series can be found here.  Have you tried using Realize Shape?Let us know...
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NX Case Study – Fabulous designs produced with NX 10 times faster than previous approach

NX Case Study – Fabulous designs produced with NX 10 times faster than previous approach

February 26, 2014
Kataoka Design Studio utilizes seamless solid and surface modeling. Challenges: Establish a collaborative process with large customers Realize efficient and flexible design ...
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NX Quick Tips – Blend Pocket

NX Quick Tips – Blend Pocket

February 24, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  The compete NX Quick Tips series can be found here.   Jerry
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Webinar – Model based systems engineering (MBSE) driven with an integrated 1d and 3d simulation based approach

Webinar – Model based systems engineering (MBSE) driven with an integrated 1d and 3d simulation based approach

February 24, 2014
Join us for a free webinar on   Model based systems engineering (MBSE) driven with an integrated 1d and 3d simulation based approach.  February 27 at 1p (Eastern Standard Time).   ...
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NX Case Study – Big changes that don’t void the warranty

NX Case Study – Big changes that don’t void the warranty

February 21, 2014
Luyckx  - All-digital development process based on NX reduces development time for heavy equipment customizations. Challenges: Reduce development time for custom-made cranes and exc...
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NX Quick Tips – Corner Blend

NX Quick Tips – Corner Blend

February 19, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base. The compete NX Quick Tips series can be found here. What else would you like to see?Let us know in the comments below...
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NX 9.0.1 now available

NX 9.0.1 now available

February 13, 2014
The first maintenance release of NX9 is now available for download on-line.  A copy of the Release Letter and information on changes is provided in the "docs" fold...
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NX Quick Tips – Ribbon Customization

NX Quick Tips – Ribbon Customization

February 11, 2014
This post has moved to the NX Design Knowledge Base.  We have a few more videos coming.If there are any other topics that you would like us to cover, leave a comment below. &...
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KeyOx Customer Success in Industrial Design

KeyOx Customer Success in Industrial Design

February 6, 2014
In previous blog posts, Dora Smith has discussed KeyOx and their successes with NX and NX NASTRAN. Recently KeyOx updated their web site, and I was happy to see many more K...
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Industrial Machinery & Equipment Design and Engineering Webinar – Feb 13, 2014

Industrial Machinery & Equipment Design and Engineering Webinar – Feb 13, 2014

January 31, 2014
How do you ensure profitable growth in a globally competitive environment? How do you improve operational performance and reliability while meeting escalating requirements for greater productivity?...
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Reinventing 2D CAD: Empowering trouble-free 2D drawing change

Reinventing 2D CAD: Empowering trouble-free 2D drawing change

January 28, 2014
To date, engineering organizations have compromised between Drafting Tools that cannot drive intelligent change and Feature based Sketchers whose performance degrades with the hundreds if not thousan...
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Assembly Finite Element Modeling NX CAE tips and tricks webinar – January 23, 2014

Assembly Finite Element Modeling NX CAE tips and tricks webinar – January 23, 2014

January 20, 2014
Rregister fora free webinar on finite element modeling in the context of assemblies on January 23, 2014.   Topics: assembly constraints, model management, connections across compo...
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Help us improve the Siemens PLM Community

Help us improve the Siemens PLM Community

January 14, 2014
We value your input! We continuously work to meet your needs and would love your feedback on how we can improve. If you are interested in sharing feedback on this site. Please complete this short sur...
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The Toughest Missions in the Universe

The Toughest Missions in the Universe

January 13, 2014
Back in November of 2013, I told you about the  United Launch Alliance & Siemens Partnership. Here is a great video that highlights some of thebenefits that United Launch a...
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3D Printing Renaissance

3D Printing Renaissance

January 9, 2014
If you've been watching the news about the 2014 CES show in Las Vegas Nevada, you know that in addition to 4K televisions, 3D printing is one of the most exciting new technologies being highlighted a...
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Do toys inspire our future career choice?

Do toys inspire our future career choice?

January 6, 2014
Today I saw an article from Develop3D that asks: "Do the toys we play with as children inspire our future career choice?"  My answer is "Absolutely!" I know that as a ch...
By JerrySarfati
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Siemens and Infiniti Red Bull Racing

Siemens and Infiniti Red Bull Racing

December 17, 2013
Technology is the key to success in modern day motorsports and cutting-edge innovations are fundamental in the world of Formula One. In fact, Grand Prix racing is one of the most “time-critical” busi...
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NX Calendar image of the month

NX Calendar image of the month

December 16, 2013
Each month, Siemens PLM shares a customer-created image from a wide array of industries around the globe. This month, congratulations go to LSMtron whose NX image is featured in the ca...
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“Made in America”is making its way back

“Made in America”is making its way back

December 11, 2013
A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group says that the majority of large manufacturers are now planning or considering ‘Reshoring’ from China to the U.S. Just a few years ago, it wasn't u...
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Are you still running NX on Windows XP?

Are you still running NX on Windows XP?

December 9, 2013
If you are still running NX on Windows XP, you should read my blog article on the main Siemens Blog. Now is the time to act. Jerry
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The Future of Manufacturing (Video)

The Future of Manufacturing (Video)

December 3, 2013
It's not just about making things, it's about making things right. The future of manufacturing means making things right in combining all steps of the value chain. With technological innov...
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NX 9 – Product Interface

NX 9 – Product Interface

November 25, 2013
In NX 9, you can use the Product Interface command to specify geometry and expressions in your part that should be used as references. A part file often has many geometric objects and expr...
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NX9 – Rib Feature

NX9 – Rib Feature

November 20, 2013
In NX, you can use the Rib command to add a thin-wall rib or rib network to a solid body by extruding an intersecting planar section. In this video, Ashley Eckhoff describes some of the en...
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United Launch Alliance/Siemens Partnership Results in Another Successful Atlas V Launch

United Launch Alliance/Siemens Partnership Results in Another Successful Atlas V Launch

November 18, 2013
United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft lifted off today. MAVEN will examine specific processes on Mars that led to t...
By JerrySarfati
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THE PROMISE OF PMI: Transforming Engineering Documentation

THE PROMISE OF PMI: Transforming Engineering Documentation

November 14, 2013
According to wikipedia, PMI is defined as: Product and manufacturing information, also abbreviated PMI, conveys non-geometric attributes in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) a...
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Multi-touch Design with NX

Multi-touch Design with NX

November 11, 2013
As most smart phone or tablet users know, it is easy to utilize simple gestures on a touch screen. Multi-touch displays have the potential to make us more productive in design. Traditiona...
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NX 9 – Flattening and Forming

NX 9 – Flattening and Forming

November 6, 2013
Derek England of Siemens PLM software explains some of the new enhancements in NX9 for Flattening and Forming.He also gives examples of this can be used for the Aerospace Industry. &nbs...
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Can you do product design without touching your keyboard and mouse?

Can you do product design without touching your keyboard and mouse?

November 4, 2013
Here is a follow-up video showing a Touchless interface to NX with a Leap motion controller. The movie is available on the Siemens PLM Blog. Jerry
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Exciting times ahead for Nissan

Exciting times ahead for Nissan

October 30, 2013
I n  Nissan’sview, the global automotive industry is now engaged in “one of the greatest engineering competitions in history.” Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s CEO and president, writes on the com...
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Creating a polymeric belaying device for climbing with NX

Creating a polymeric belaying device for climbing with NX

October 24, 2013
Climbing indoors is a popular alternative to traditional outdoor rock, ice and mountain climbing. Having good safety equipment is key to enjoying the sport. ( Yes, this is me after a fun after...
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2D Synchronous Technology in NX: Overlooked Tech of the Year? – Lifecycle Insights

2D Synchronous Technology in NX: Overlooked Tech of the Year? – Lifecycle Insights

October 22, 2013
With NX 9 for Design, you can edit 2D geometry with unprecedented speed and ease. Synchronous technology has been extended to enable fast, intuitive editing of 2D profiles. Don't take my w...
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NX 9 – Ray Traced Studio

NX 9 – Ray Traced Studio

October 16, 2013
In this video, Patti Longwinter talks about the new Ray Traced Studio functionality in NX 9. NX 9 Includes new capabilities that support real-time high quality aesthetic review and decisio...
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DEVELOP3D Reviews NX 9

DEVELOP3D Reviews NX 9

October 15, 2013
DEVELOP3D is a UK based magazine and website that specializes on Product Lifecycle Management.   In a just posted review, Al Dean investigates the updates to NX 9. In his review,...
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Introducing NX 9

Introducing NX 9

October 14, 2013
  Learn more about NX 9 for Simulation
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Introducing NX 9

Introducing NX 9

October 14, 2013
  Learn more on the NX 9 web page.
By JerrySarfati
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The making of an F1 Car – Design and R&D

The making of an F1 Car – Design and R&D

September 24, 2013
A formula one car takes five months to design and develop. Over 300 designers, aerodynamicists and machinists worked on creating the RB9.Its purpose to win the 2013 Formula one world champions...
By JerrySarfati
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NX CAE Practical Applications Webinar

NX CAE Practical Applications Webinar

September 18, 2013
Live webinar series held the 3rd Thursday of every other month   Each webinar will be comprised of 3 sections: A technical presentation showcasing an in-depth “How To” exampl...
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NX 9 Preview – Dimension User Interface

NX 9 Preview – Dimension User Interface

September 11, 2013
In NX9 we have made the process of  creating and editing Drafting and PMI dimensions more intuitive and consistent.In this video, Dave Wingrave explains some of these enhancements that&n...
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Elon Musk (SpaceX) discussing the Future of Design

Elon Musk (SpaceX) discussing the Future of Design

September 6, 2013
Elon Musk just posted a video that looks like it could be from the latest "Iron Man" movie. SpaceX’s engineers have combined NX with a Leap Motion controller to allow engineers t...
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NX9 Preview – Automatic Morph

NX9 Preview – Automatic Morph

September 5, 2013
In NX9, you can use the Automatic Morph command to have NX try to automatically morph an existing mesh to conform to modified CAD geometry. During this process, NX tries...
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NX 9 Preview – Synchronous Technology 2D

NX 9 Preview – Synchronous Technology 2D

September 5, 2013
New in NX 9,  Synchronous Technology 2D gives you the  same freedom and speed in 2D that the  groundbreaking synchronous technology  gives you for 3D geometry. It even works&nb...
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NX Webinar – Modern CAE Environment for the Automotive Industry

NX Webinar – Modern CAE Environment for the Automotive Industry

September 4, 2013
Attendees of this webinar will learn how to run simulation processes at speeds up to 100 times faster than the manual processes found in traditional CAE tools. They will discover how to co-simulate m...
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NX Case Study – Blue Bird

NX Case Study – Blue Bird

September 3, 2013
Starting from a simple sketch on paper, Blue Bird develops working prototypes using NX. Challenges: Improve product ergonomics and design Interact effectively with ...
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NX 9 Preview – Pattern Enhancements

NX 9 Preview – Pattern Enhancements

August 28, 2013
In NX 9, The Pattern Face command and the Pattern Geometry command will share common pattern definition options. You can create patterns of...
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A world first at Le Mans (Video)

A world first at Le Mans (Video)

August 27, 2013
Nissan recently unveiled theZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Race Car) the world's fastest electric racing car – a 185mph test bed for electric drivetrain technologies. It will utili...
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New NX Web Pages Now On Line

New NX Web Pages Now On Line

August 13, 2013
The NX™ software product pages on the Siemens PLM Software Web site have been refreshed substantially. This was done to improve the layout and placement of key assets, navigation, and t...
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Combating Today’s Simulation Complexity (e-book)

Combating Today’s Simulation Complexity (e-book)

August 13, 2013
Propagating change and  tracking a configuration.  These concepts don't just apply  to Bills of Materials or CAD  Models. They are just as  important, perhaps even more&n...
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NX CAE Symposium 2013 (Event)

NX CAE Symposium 2013 (Event)

August 8, 2013
Siemens PLM Software is pleased to announce the third NX CAE Symposium on  November 5-6, 2013 at the Tangeman University Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio . Two days of cutting-...
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An early look at NX 9

An early look at NX 9

August 8, 2013
At the recent Siemens PLM Connection Americas User Conference in Dallas, we began to describe our plans for the next release of NX™. We will deliver the next major release–NX 9–later in 2013. &nbsp...
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ATK Aerospace Group – Integrated design and analysis (Case Study)

ATK Aerospace Group – Integrated design and analysis (Case Study)

August 6, 2013
ATK Aerospace Group (ATK) is the world’s top producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and a leading supplier of military and commercial aircraft structures.  They use  NX CAE for motion ...
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RML Group winning with NX

RML Group winning with NX

August 6, 2013
RML is one of the leading high performance automotive engineering companies in the world .See how they have  designed, developed and built some of the most efficient and successful race...
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Designing the weight out of new vehicles (Article)

Designing the weight out of new vehicles (Article)

August 1, 2013
NX CAD/CAE used by Composites Innovation Centre to rapidly evaluate options. Source: DPN Product News   Jerry
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Welcome to the NX for Simulation Community!

Welcome to the NX for Simulation Community!

August 1, 2013
Our goal is to help you become more productive by bringing together all the experts: our users, our partners,...
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Custom Surf Boards with NX ( Article )

Custom Surf Boards with NX ( Article )

July 31, 2013
Online 3D customization system by ShapeLogic allows Firewire Surfboards’ customers to interactively modify surfboards to their own specifications. Source: Digital Manufacturnig Report ...
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SPECapc updates NX benchmark

SPECapc updates NX benchmark

July 29, 2013
SPEC’s Application Performance Characterization (SPECapc) project group has released updated benchmark software for systems running NX 8.5.SPECapc can be used to test the comparative perf...
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NX8.5 — Data Migration (Video)

NX8.5 — Data Migration (Video)

July 24, 2013
Johannes Horschlager of Siemens PLM Austria discusses our commitment to bringing your NX design data forward, from release to release.  View the Video... Jerry
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Inspirational story about Richie Parker, who overcame being born without arms to become a NASCAR engineer

Inspirational story about Richie Parker, who overcame being born without arms to become a NASCAR engineer

July 22, 2013
Watch this i nspirational story about Richie Parker, who overcame being born without arms to become a chassis and body component designer for Hendrick Motorsports. View the Video... ...
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Black Beauty: Nissan’s striking DeltaWing racing car

Black Beauty: Nissan’s striking DeltaWing racing car

July 16, 2013
In the world of motorsports, there could hardly be a more aggressive goal: to develop a highly efficient car that would use half the fuel, half the weight and half the engine power of conventional ra...
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Welcome to the NX for Design Community!

Welcome to the NX for Design Community!

July 11, 2013
Our goal is to help you become more productive by bringing together all the experts: our users, our partners,...
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