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Industry-leading 3D design software<\/h1>\n

Solid Edge uses synchronous technology to help you accelerate product design, make revisions faster, and improve design data re-use. With faster 2D drafting, best-in-class sheet metal design, flexible part and assembly modeling, built-in photo-realistic rendering, and unmatched mobility, Solid Edge lets you design at the speed of creative thought.<\/p>\n

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\n \n \n Model Based Definition<\/a>\n \n Next Generation Design<\/a>\n \n Synchronous Technology<\/a>\n \n Sheet Metal Design<\/a>\n \n Assembly Modeling and Management<\/a>\n \n CAD Drawing & Drafting<\/a>\n \n Design Configurator<\/a>\n \n Industrial Design & Styling<\/a>\n \n Cloud-enabled Design<\/a>\n \n Solid Edge OEM<\/a>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1523386000150{background-color: #ecf0f5 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”vc-el-lead-in”]Capabilities<\/p>\n

Best-in-class 3D design<\/h2>\n

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Next Generation Design<\/a><\/h3>\n

The future of 3D product development\u2014generative modeling, additive manufacturing and reverse engineering, enabled by Convergent Modeling technology.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Synchronous Technology<\/a><\/h3>\n

Combining the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Sheet Metal Design<\/a><\/h3>\n

Build complete sheet metal design system with support for the entire design-through-fabrication process.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Assembly Modeling & Management<\/a><\/h3>\n

Superior assembly performance, whether you\u2019re dealing with a few components or hundreds of thousands of parts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Modular Plant Design<\/a><\/h3>\n

Streamline your P&ID workflow process with database-driven access to pipe specifications.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

CAD Drawing & Drafting<\/a><\/h3>\n

Drawing layout, detailing, annotation and dimensioning controls that automatically comply with mechanical drafting standards.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Cloud-Ready Design<\/a><\/h3>\n

Easy access across different devices, instant configuration of your CAD environment, and quick sharing of data with team members, suppliers and customers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Model-Based Definition<\/a><\/h3>\n

Realize significant gains in manufacturing productivity; spend less time on engineering documentation using fully digital processes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Adaptive UI<\/h3>\n

Improve productivity with new adaptive user interface capabilities that harness artificial intelligence to predict next steps based on user behavior.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Walkthrough<\/h3>\n

Navigate assemblies from a first-person view, capture flythrough paths and reuse them in animations or stakeholder presentations using your keyboard, mouse or even an Xbox\u00ae controller.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

<\/i>Download the Designcenter Solid Edge 3D Design data sheet<\/a><\/p>\n

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Siemens Mechanical Design Software<\/h2>\n

Find out how you can get the most powerful and flexible solution for mechanical design, perfectly tailored to your needs \u2013 and your budget.<\/p>\n

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Parasolid Inside<\/h2>\n

The engine behind Solid Edge is Siemens Parasolid\u00ae software, the most widely used computer-aided geometric modeling kernel in the industry. Parasolid delivers 100 percent 3D model compatibility between product development applications. By enabling the creation and modification of digital 3D models, Solid Edge delivers on the Siemens commitment to provide digital transformation capabilities to its users. Digital transformation allows even the smallest organizations to leverage technology to level the playing field with large enterprises.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1594153430132{background-color: #f2f3f4 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Solid Edge Design and Drafting<\/h3>\n

Get started quickly with our most affordable 3D CAD package! Solid Edge Design and Drafting includes basic part and assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering, 3D print preparation and cloud-enabled productivity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”min-400″ width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1630510461277{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Solid Edge Foundation<\/h3>\n

Our complete 3D CAD includes all the functionality of Solid Edge Design and Drafting, plus added sheet metal, frame and weldments, surface modeling. 2.5 axis milling and plastic part design functionality. It includes bulk migrators, design configuration and built-in capabilities for basic FEA simulation for stress, motion and vibration.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”min-400″ width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1630510484860{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Solid Edge Classic<\/h3>\n

Solid Edge Classic is everything you need in a 3D CAD package, including all the capabilities of Solid Edge Foundation, plus advanced features such as design for cost, reverse engineering (3D scanning) an artificial intelligence UI, subdivision modeling, generative design, photo-realistic rendering, dynamic visualization, CAD Direct, a standard parts library, vendor catalog integration and engineering references (springs, gears, etc.).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”min-400″ width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1630510514400{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Solid Edge Premium<\/h3>\n

Our ultimate and most popular 3D CAD package, Solid Edge Premium includes everything included in the feature set of Solid Edge Classic, with the addition of advanced motion simulation, advanced stress simulation, simulation optimization, point cloud visualization, electrical routing, PCB collaboration and pipe and tube design.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1594153579173{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1668609379676{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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Basic part and assembly design<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2D drafting<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Import\/export to all popular 2D\/3D file formats<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Synchronous Technology (intelligent direct editing)<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data management<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mesh modeling (convergent technology)<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visualization tools<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cloud enabled<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prep for additive manufacturing<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic motion simulation<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced part and assembly design<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sheet metal design<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frame and weldments<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bulk migrators<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surface modeling<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Simulation for parts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.5 Axis milling<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subdivision modeling (advanced surfacing)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photorealistic rendering<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard parts & Libraries (nuts, bolts, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vendor catalog integration (CADENAS)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adaptive UI<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reverse engineering<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dynamic visualization<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering reference (springs, CAMS, gears, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CAD Direct<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Design for cost<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Generative design<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pipe and tube design<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCB collaboration<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical routing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Point cloud visualization<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linear stress simulation (parts\/assemblies)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced motion simulation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Simulation optimization<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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