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Make the switch to Solid Edge<\/h1>\n

Thinking about making the switch to Solid Edge? Discover how you can get more out of your CAD and product development software to maximize your productivity while decreasing your costs.<\/p>\n

Get in touch with our sales team today to explore your options!<\/p>\n

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Make the switch to Solid Edge<\/h1>\n

Thinking about making the switch to Solid Edge? Discover how you can get more out of your CAD and product development software investment to maximize productivity while decreasing costs. Get in touch with our sales team today to explore your options!<\/p>\n

<\/i>Request a demo<\/a><\/i>Contact Sales<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”45129″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” el_class=”vc-row-shoutbox” css=”.vc_custom_1722363125173{background-color: #003750 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”61119″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”vc-el-lead-in”]Offer<\/p>\n

Get started with Solid Edge for free<\/h2>\n

Try a full version of Solid Edge for 30 days and experience the power and flexibility of our industry-leading product development software portfolio for yourself.<\/p>\n

<\/i>Start free trial<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” el_class=”vc-row-shoutbox” css=”.vc_custom_1706115722274{background-color: #003750 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”61119″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”vc-el-lead-in”]White paper<\/p>\n

6 reasons to switch to Solid Edge<\/h2>\n

We partnered with industry analyst Lifecycle Insights to explore how changing CAD software solutions can help companies save time and reduce product development costs.<\/p>\n

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Black Friday deal: 50% off all Solid Edge subscriptions<\/h2>\n

New customers can save big this year for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with special savings on all Solid Edge subscriptions purchased through our online store, starting November 29.<\/p>\n

This offer is valid in the US, Mexico and Canada only. Terms and conditions apply.<\/p>\n

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Your questions, answered<\/h2>\n

Find answers to commonly asked questions about switching to Solid Edge![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”vc-row-subnavigation-links”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]How easy is it to learn Solid Edge if you’re switching from SOLIDWORKS\u00ae?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Can I bring my SOLIDWORKS\u00ae data with me? Can I convert it to Solid Edge?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Have other companies switched from SOLIDWORKS\u00ae to Solid Edge? How did they handle data migration?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”vc-row-subnavigation-links”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Apart from having a similar name, what else do Solid Edge and SOLIDWORKS\u00ae have in common?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Does Solid Edge have good large assembly performance? Does it crash as much as other CAD tools?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Does Siemens offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ for other product development solutions, such as CAM, simulation, electrical, PLM, and PDM?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”vc-row-subnavigation-links”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]What return on investment can I get from Solid Edge? Will I be able to edit designs faster?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]Is Solid Edge future-proofed? Will I be able to use legacy data?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]What are the system requirements for Solid Edge?<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”vc-row-shoutbox” css=”.vc_custom_1524241646732{background-color: #003750 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” custom_src=”https:\/\/develop3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wheel.Me-img-1_dsc2964-1.jpg”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”vc-el-lead-in”]Media coverage<\/p>\n

Reinventing the wheel<\/h2>\n

Robotics company Wheel.Me hopes to transform how goods and equipment are moved across factory floors. Get a close-up look at their latest product, the Genius 2, and why they switched from SOLIDWORKS\u00ae<\/span> and Autodesk Fusion 360\u00ae<\/span> to Solid Edge from Siemens to keep its iterative electromechanical design process rolling forward.<\/p>\n

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Why switch to Solid Edge?<\/h1>\n

While switching 3D CAD software platforms may seem like a massive undertaking, continuing to rely on an existing platform for sake of convenience can cost you valuable time, money and resources. If you recently considered switching platforms or are not completely satisfied with your current workflow, here are some of the top reasons to switch to Solid Edge…[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Improved design documentation<\/h2>\n

Easily exchange information between engineers, suppliers and manufacturers with a robust set of 2D and 3D drawing tools. Designers can create drawings directly using 2D workflows derived from 3D models or with a hybrid approach. With model-based definition (MBD) capabilities, the 3D models include PMI and other digital data using universal 3D PDFs. Users can access and view interactive representations of the manufacturing data.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/SE24-ModelBased.png”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1524576592346{background-color: #ecf0f5 !important;}” el_class=”vc-row-alternating-image-rows image-left”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/10\/SE24-LargeAssembly.png”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Faster assembly performance<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t waste time re-creating or duplicating lost work or waiting for your assembly to load. Solid Edge allows designers to seamlessly work across large assemblies in real-time with an uncompromised, immersive digital experience. Thanks to its high performance and seamless usability, designers realize productivity gains with Solid Edge as they work with their designs. View and manipulate the largest assemblies without lags, stutters, or buffering. Immersive View Styles place your 3D assembly models in a real-world environment that automatically updates with model movement for improved realism.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Less time re-modeling and creating<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t re-create 3D models to match data from scanners, printers, or finite element models. In conjunction with powerful 3D design tools powered by synchronous technology<\/a>, Solid Edge delivers smart functionality to work with mesh or triangle-based data. Revise mesh density, fix and repair problems with faceted geometry, and use feature-like operations to add holes, rounds, cuts, protrusions. Rapidly create new concept designs, easily respond to change requests, and make simultaneous updates to multiple parts within an assembly. Treat multi-CAD data just like native files, supporting seamless collaboration with suppliers and partners.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n\n\n

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