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NX Simulation – Past and Future

NX Simulation – Past and Future

I’ve been following some of the analysis presentations this week. Working on the Velocity side of the Siemens PLM, I’m a bit partial to FEMAP. However, in my past life I’ve worked on IDEAS Master FEM…

Sometimes it’s the little things

Sometimes it’s the little things

During the Assembly Modeling in NX update, Jim Carrington showed that the first column in the NX 6 Assembly Navigator is now frozen (like an Excel spreadsheet).  The room burst into applause. …

The link (you should never see) to PDM

The link (you should never see) to PDM

We’re still listening and writing away from 2008 Siemens PLM Connection on Day 3. I was up early this morning and had a chance to sit down and speak with Nathan Emler from Ariel Corporation (Mount Ve…

Themes from this morning’s keynote

Themes from this morning’s keynote

After attending CEO of CIM data Ed Miller’s presentation I started thinking about some themes that have been gaining momentum this week: I’ve heard from several speakers about change management, a…

Implementing FEA at Your Company

Implementing FEA at Your Company

I’ve been spending a lot of time with designers and engineers the last few months. Some have been to visit for the beta tests. I’ve been visiting customer facilities. I’ve done a few Teamcenter Apps…

FEA is Backward Machining

FEA is Backward Machining

There are a lot of companies making their first steps into FEA analysis. At first glance, a lot of the tools look a bit like CAD. Three-D interfaces same CAD models plus pretty pictures showing where…

Even Edgelings can use it!

Even Edgelings can use it!

Cory Goulden from National Steel Car was a rockstar for us recently, giving a presentation on his use of Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology at the Siemens PLM Software Analyst Event in Boston. Hi…

Chris Kelley Live From Second Life Via The Siemens Island

Chris Kelley Live From Second Life Via The Siemens Island

Watching Chris Kelley talking in Second Life and also sitting in a chair here at the convention center. A crowd gathered wondering how we were talking to someone in a virtual world. Chris and his gro…

Shape Control with NX

Shape Control with NX

You should only be limited by what can be manufactured, not what can be modeled. Stephen Samuel Founder and President of Design Visionaries has just finished a lecture on designing complex shapes w…