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Solid Edge ST9 Part Modeling

This is the part of What’s New that I really get most excited about. There is a lot of new stuff to talk about with ST9. Let’s just jump in.

Display Ordered Model In Sync (hybrid display) …

Cleveland User Group Meeting June 8th

I like to appeal to procrastinators, because, well, that describes most of us, I think. I know you’ve been holding off to register for the Cleveland Solid Edge User Group. But you can’t hold off any …

Solid Edge ST9 Design Manager and Pack and Go

The new Design Manager is the reincarnation of the old Revision Manager. It has been revamped with new icons, new functionality, and an update into a new century with a new lease on life. You can fin…

Solid Edge ST9 Built-in Data Management

ST9 has Built-In Data Management. A new tab has been added to the ribbon just for the built-in data management tools. This doesn’t have a name other than Built-In Data Management. It’s just part of t…

Reasons to be cheerful (about PDM)

  I just returned from PLM Connection 2016, an annual user event for Siemens PLM Sof tware customers that was held in Orlando, Florida. It was a great opportunity to discuss some of the new d…

Solid Edge ST9 Interface Enhancements

ST9 has some new interface look and functionality. The part I like best is the tabbed design.

In this screen grab you can see three tabs for open documents right below the ribbon. You…

Automated process plant design with Smap3D and Solid Edge

 

Design of a complete processing plant together with the associated piping and equipment is a complex task that requires specialist techniques and knowledge. Off-the-shelf 2D and 3D CA…

Solid Edge ST9 and the Cloud

If you’ve followed my writing for any length of time, you might know that I’m a mild cloud skeptic. I believe the cloud is good for some things, and less good for other things. For example, I obvious…

Student Spotlight: Dave Cullimore

What do you plan to do after University?
I‘ve secured a job at a high profile motorsport company as a Designer. 
Has your university course influenced you?
I’ve learned a huge amount…