Meet the “Strati”, the first #3DPrintedCar and proof point for the Digital Manufacturing Revolution

Meet the “Strati”, the first #3DPrintedCar and proof point for the Digital Manufacturing Revolution

Every now and then you get to witness a historic moment. Last week was one of those occasions for me when I was able to witness the official birth of the first 3D-printed car, the “Strati” at the In…

Network & Learn at Siemens PLM Software RUG Meetings

Network & Learn at Siemens PLM Software RUG Meetings

Connect with other Siemens PLM Software users when you attend one of the free Regional Users Group (RUG) meetings held all over the U.S. over the next few months. These day-long conferences not on…

Monthly subscriptions for CAD software improve flexibility for larger manufacturers

Monthly subscriptions for CAD software improve flexibility for larger manufacturers

Last week I blogged about easy access to professional CAD software for inventors and startup manufacturers, and how this is helping them meet their needs for excellent design tool…

Easy access to professional CAD software for inventors and start-ups

Easy access to professional CAD software for inventors and start-ups

I have recently been reading “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries. The book examines “How constant innovation creates radically successful businesses” and focuses on what makes new businesses succeed or, …

What is the best release cycle for CAD and PLM software?

What is the best release cycle for CAD and PLM software?

What do you think is the best release cycle for your CAD or PLM software? A short release cycle, every few months, that delivers a few key new capabilities? Or would this have too…

New inventions on display at Maker Faire Detroit

New inventions on display at Maker Faire Detroit

With Solid Edge, we’re very interested in the “maker movement” which is all about new applications of technology and encourages invention and prototyping; so we are excited to be participating&n…

Dental implant maker opens new markets with Solid Edge and Femap

Dental implant maker opens new markets with Solid Edge and Femap

Biotec Srl, established in 1998 in Povolaro di Dueville near Vicenza in Italy, manufactures and sells advanced dental implants. The company performs research, innovation and clinical studies, managin…

Solid Edge University UK, young engineers, & Microsoft Surface Pro

Solid Edge University UK, young engineers, & Microsoft Surface Pro

  Product showcase – one of many features of Solid Edge University UK Solid Edge University came to the UK last week and more than 200 Solid Edge users came together to share thei…

Real-World Student Competitions Go Beyond Engineering

Real-World Student Competitions Go Beyond Engineering

I’m in Washington D.C. this week judging communications presentations by 15 universities participating in the EcoCAR 2 final competition. I love seeing the students’ creativity, passion and professio…