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New in ST9 – Pack and Go

January 31, 2017

One of the latest new features added in Solid Edge, and much requested functionality, is the Pack and Go command.  This command allows you to quickly and easily collect a set of project document…

By RonnieConerly
3 MIN READ

Plan it or Wing it?

January 30, 2017

When you start a new model (this can mean either a complex single part or an assembly), do you plan out your approach to the model, or do you just start working? And if you plan it, is it a formal pl…

By MLombard
5 MIN READ

PLM plus …

January 10, 2017

My last article talked about whether CAD is growing more specialized or more generalized. My opinion is that it is moving in both directions at the same time. It is becoming more specialized in that …

By MLombard
< 1 MIN READ

Is CAD Moving Toward Specialization or Generalization?

January 9, 2017

 
A lot of CAD users get really passionate about our work because CAD itself enables us to bring our imaginations to life. See it in your head, make it in CAD, then everybody can see it on the…

By MLombard
2 MIN READ

Tips to install Solid Edge Machinery and Piping Library

December 19, 2016

Solid Edge delivers sets of standard parts for machinery (fasteners, bearings, structural shapes) and piping (pipes, fittings, valves) design. Libraries contain US and international standards includi…

By VaibhavJadhav
3 MIN READ

Designing welded frames? – this new case study may be of interest!

November 15, 2016

Calder manufacturers high pressure pumping systems that are used in hostile environments such as North Sea oil rigs
Calder Ltd. is a manufacturer of high pressure pumping systems based in Worces…

By DavidChadwick
< 1 MIN READ

Greenpower is About Engineering

November 14, 2016

My Greenpower weekend was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot about Greenpower and stuff kids are learning. One of the things I learned was that it wasn’t always the car that looks the best that wins (…

By MLombard
4 MIN READ

Greenpower is About Racing

November 11, 2016

Some people may hear the word “greenpower” and start expecting another heartfelt academic harrangue.  Not that there’s anything wrong with a good ol’ heartfelt harrangue about educating our kids…

By MLombard
3 MIN READ

3 takeaways from the SEU16 3D printing expert panel

November 9, 2016

Suspension mounting 3D printed by Craig Hall
We had an excellent group of Solid Edge users and industry experts to discuss 3D printing and additive manufacturing on our expert panel at SEU16 last…

By DavidChadwick
4 MIN READ