Synchronous Technology

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Siemens NX 9 beefs up synchronous technology, adds freeform design tools

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Randall Newton

From editing 2D drafting files to working with monstrous 3D assemblies, NX continues to be a force in CAD. Siemens ...

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Siemens offers monthly subscription option for Solid Edge

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Randall Newton

With more than 500,000 licensed seats in use, Solid Edge is gaining on the top two in mainstream 3D CAD. ...

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Staying synchronous key to success at Siemens PLM Software

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Randall Newton

“Synchronous” is not just a CAD technology but the guiding philosophy at the PLM leader and its soft-spoken CEO. It ...

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Once upon a time in 3D CAD Land: A Solid Edge fairy tale

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Randall Newton

A story of distracted parents and a precocious child. By Randall S. Newton Once upon a time in 3D CAD ...

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Siemens PLM releases NX 8

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Randall Newton

The latest release stresses integration between design and engineering analysis and introduces the company’s vision for high-definition PLM. Siemens PLM ...

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Siemens PLM to make student edition of Solid Edge free

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Randall Newton

The offer is to all students at all academic levels. The license is for 12 months. Siemens PLM Software today ...

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Siemens PLM’s Newbury sees bright future for Solid Edge and mainstream PLM

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Randall Newton

Solid Edge was a hidden nugget when Siemens acquired the former UGS; under Newbury’s leadership the nugget is getting polished. ...

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2011 is a year of transition for the CAD industry

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Randall Newton

Our Editor-in-Chief reviews the year in CAD and looks ahead to 2011. At least it wasn’t 2009. By Kathleen Maher ...