A brief history of data management

A brief history of data management

26 years ago I started my first job for a CAD company, Intergraph UK, who were just transitioning from offering a VAX based solution to a UNIX based solution. At that time Intergraph designed and bui…

Excellence in design leads to real business returns

Excellence in design leads to real business returns

I have been reading some new research from Motiv Strategies and the Design Management Institute that looks at the characteristics and performance of”design-centric” companies. The conclus…

New sheet metal design and manufacturing capabilities on display at SEU14

New sheet metal design and manufacturing capabilities on display at SEU14

New method to determine manufacturing information for formed components to be shown at SEU14 Optimizing design of sheet metal components has been a strength of Solid Edge for many years and the…

Future of Motor City Manufacturing

Future of Motor City Manufacturing

Automation World’s David Greenfield recently shared Reasons for U.S. Manufacturing’s Upswing, insights from a Kiplinger report. He noted that industries that require more advanced technology and&nbsp…

Dan Staples invites Solid Edge users to Solid Edge University 2014

Dan Staples invites Solid Edge users to Solid Edge University 2014

Solid Edge users have been telling Dan Staples, VP of Mainstream Engineering, about the benefits that they obtain from their participation in Solid Edge University. Find out more about our plans for …

Training the next generation of technical rock stars

Training the next generation of technical rock stars

“It’s up to us to create the thrill about being the next technical rock star.” – Steve Bashada, VP of  Industries, Siemens PLM Software Those words echoed through more than 430,000 sq…

KeyShot – “Must see” Product at Solid Edge University 2014

KeyShot – “Must see” Product at Solid Edge University 2014

Solid Edge Rendering I think everyone knows KeyShot is one of my favorite products.  It’s not just that I find it easy to use or that it makes even my attempts at rendering look good.&nbsp…

Siemens at the North American International Auto Show

Siemens at the North American International Auto Show

From its roots in 1907, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has been the premier event kicking-off the calendar year by showcasing the latest innovations in style and technology from t…

Students Design Energy Efficient Cars to Win Brazil Marathon

Students Design Energy Efficient Cars to Win Brazil Marathon

  Guest blog post by my colleague Dan Siqueira, Siemens PLM Software This past weekend Infiniti Red Bull Racing team became Formula One World Champions here in Brazil. The race was at the …