Choosing the durable 3D geometry kernel was a no-brainer for the Belmont team. Siemens PLM says Belmont Technology, a CAD industry startup keeping a close wrap on its intentions, has licensed its Parasolid 3D geometry kernel and its D-Cubed geometric constraint solving components. Siemens says Belmont will use the components as the foundation for “a new generation of … [Read more...] about Stealth mode CAD developer Belmont Technology selects Parasolid
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Solid Edge ST 6 brings social media into mainstream engineering
With built-in links to YouTube and GrabCAD, and a new online community to replace online help, Siemens is making Solid Edge a leader in using social tools for design. For the past five years updates to Solid Edge 3D CAD have mostly been about Synchronous Technology, the logic engine Siemens PLM uses to allow both parametrically constrained (history-based) and direct … [Read more...] about Solid Edge ST 6 brings social media into mainstream engineering
Solid Edge kicks off user conference with ST6
Solid Edge University 2013 showcases the new Solid Edge ST6 with productivity enhancements, sheet metal tools, surfacing improvements, and collaboration. For the last three years Siemens PLM has been making good on its pledge to build, support, and expand Solid Edge as a part of the Siemens PLM family of products. Not that the company ever said it wouldn't do such a thing, but … [Read more...] about Solid Edge kicks off user conference with ST6
Staying synchronous key to success at Siemens PLM Software
“Synchronous” is not just a CAD technology but the guiding philosophy at the PLM leader and its soft-spoken CEO. It was a soft-spoken but obviously proud Chuck Grindstaff who took to the podium as CEO of Siemens PLM Software at PLM World Monday in Dallas to brief the 2,000 attendees on the state of affairs at the PLM industry’s market leader. Siemens PLM employees are still … [Read more...] about Staying synchronous key to success at Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM introduces stand-alone version of Synchronous Technology as 3D CAD editor
3DSync can edit models from several mainstream formats. The direct modeling CAD space is getting crowded. Siemens PLM Software today announced 3DSync, a stand-alone editing tool for MCAD models. The new product uses the company’s Synchronous Technology to make it possible to perform direct editing on parametric models created by the leading 3D CAD product, without losing the … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM introduces stand-alone version of Synchronous Technology as 3D CAD editor
Siemens to acquire LMS International for mechatronic simulation
The $781 million purchase will improve the Siemens PLM simulation line and give them a new group of Dassault V5 users as customers. Siemens today is acquiring LMS International, known for its simulation and testing software for mechatronics. The purchase allows Siemens PLM Software to extend its simulation capabilities from only virtual simulation to physical simulation of … [Read more...] about Siemens to acquire LMS International for mechatronic simulation
Siemens PLM acquires motion planning expert Kineo CAM
This marks the eighth purchase of an industrial automation software company since acquiring the former UGS, now Siemens PLM Software. Today Siemens acquired Kineo CAM, a maker of motion planning software for industrial applications. The software line is used for collision avoidance, path planning, and similar motion optimization work in automotive, aeronautics, and … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM acquires motion planning expert Kineo CAM
Bentley expands use of Siemens PLM component technology
The deal gives Bentley tools for healing 3D models and sharing them through the JT format. Siemens PLM Software today announced that AEC software vendor Bentley Systems is expanding its use of Siemens PLM component technology. The deal will extend and expand Bentley’s use of Parasolid, the 3D modeling kernel Siemens PLM sells as a neutral broker to several CAD … [Read more...] about Bentley expands use of Siemens PLM component technology
GM to stick with Siemens PLM
The automotive giant will rely on NX and Teamcenter “more not less” despite internalizing IT over the next five years. Automotive News is reporting this morning that General Motors (GM) is planning to stay with Siemens PLM Software as its global supplier of product design software and services, even while moving to overhaul its information technology services by bringing 90% … [Read more...] about GM to stick with Siemens PLM
Siemens PLM Software looks beyond worldwide slowdowns
There is considerable security in being owned by one of your largest customers, especially one known for taking the long view. By Kathleen Maher It might be obvious, but it’s worth repeating: the difference between high-end companies and companies serving more mainstream customer bases is the level of customer relationship. The big three high-end PLM companies—Dassault … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM Software looks beyond worldwide slowdowns