eBooks

Four capabilities you need when mixing points, triangles, surfaces and solids Faceted geometry and mesh bodies Increasingly, we leverage 3D scanning, reverse engineering, advanced simulation, generative design and additive manufacturing in our design w…

How do you track and manage the explosion of requirements that come with smart, connected products? Stop relying on spreadsheets—especially when managing multiple projects and coordinating numerous engineers. Requirements Management The ability to accu…

How can replacing paper-based drawings with a model-based definition (MBD) approach help you improve time-to-market, optimize efficiencies and increase product quality? Model-based definition in Solid Edge An MBD provides engineers with a clear underst…

How do you address complex assembly challenges to deliver increasingly complex product designs? Download the ebook on advanced assembly modeling today.

The process of 2D nesting is the organization of 2D shapes on a single cutting plane with the goal of producing as much product with as little waste as possible. The optimized nesting patterns, created using a modern nesting algorithm, reduce preparati…

Learn how subdivision modeling can help you create visually pleasing products and respond to market demands. Download the eBook!

How do you gain a competitive edge in an increasingly saturated market? How to Select Essential Tools for Product Design Manufacturers must find new areas of differentiation, such as better, higher quality products, more personalization, improved servi…

How do you accelerate CNC machining without sacrificing safety or control? Advanced machining techniques can help speed machining and reduce time-to-revenue. CNC Machining Advanced Machining Techniques Time is of the utmost importance for machine shops…

Sheet metal components can have deceptively complex manufacturing processes and the design process itself can be similarly tricky. How can modern tools make it easier to work with sheet metal during both design and manufacturing? This new eBook, from i…

This DEVELOP3D ebook explores the challenges of 3D printing and additive manufacturing and the design capabilities that need to be prioritized to make these processes work for you. Learn how to optimize your design for additive manufacturing approach A…

Engineering Graphics Course for Educators This course is designed to be an introductory class to engineering graphics for first-year university and technical college students who are seeking degrees in mechanical engineering or product design. The goal…

An introductory engineering design curriculum for secondary schools, this course challenges students to work in teams in order to solve real-world design problems.

Manufacturing and Automation Course This course is designed for students who have completed the Engineering Design course. It provides students with experience in the creation of a design, preparing the design for machining, and designing the manufactu…

Modern electrical wire harness in smart product design Today’s modern products are rarely purely mechanical. Companies rely on electrical and electronic systems more than ever to make products smarter, add innovation, and lower cost. As such, electrica…

Generative Design in Solid Edge integrates advanced topology optimization within the Solid Edge 3D modeling toolkit, helping designers to create lighter components, minimize material waste in downstream manufacturing.