‘siemens’

Addressing the Direct Modeling Confusion. Siemens first at bat.

15 Mar, 2011 by in DESIGN


When you think of modeling, you may think of features used when creating 3D geometry… or you may think of your days as a elbow model for L.L. Bean. You sexy beast. Either way, there’s a process and a need for both. In the case of 3D modeling, the process is dependent on what you need and often, how fast you need it.

Siemens has a unique approach to direct modeling as it relates to the history of features in both Solid Edge and NX. How do these programs stand out? And even more important, how do they approach the intracacies of modeling with and without a history of features? Kris Kasprzak, Director of Marketing at Siemens UGS PLM Software, had some things to say when faced with such a daunting question.

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Direct vs. Parametric… What Do the Users Have to Say?

24 Feb, 2011 by in NEWS

Sometimes when the sun is shining and there’s a light, misty acid in that air… you run screaming, jump into a barrel with your friends and push yourselves down a hill to escape the skin melt. Inevitably, the conversation in the barrel turns to the edgy discussion of Direct vs. Parametric modeling. For good reason too. It’s just the topic to get your mind off acid burn.

Such a discussion occurred today. Picture if you will, a webcast where the best and brightest of the CAD World gather together to discuss the age-old topic of Direct vs. Parametric modeling. In attendance, one 3D modeling software user and five 3D modeling software vendors. Certainly a lack of users. So now, it’s your turn. Direct or Parametric?

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5 Things You want to Know about Siemens, Solid Edge and NX

28 Jun, 2010 by in NEWS

Sometimes you wake up in the morning, stretch, slap yourself and get a grin on your face right before screaming ‘PLM!’ in your best Robert DiNero voice. Sure, it’s completely traumatized the kids, but you’re amped and ready to start your day.

It goes without saying then, that you’ll want a nice dose of what Siemens is up to. They’re screamin’ PLM right along with you and what they featured this week, at their annual PLM Connection event, is a sure sign they’ve got some brilliant ideas for product development.

There are at least five things you will want to know about Siemens, NX and Solid Edge. So, down that scalding coffee and crack your knuckles, cause here we go.

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Jim Heppelmann. Dassault Arrogant Competition. Siemens Invisible.

08 Jun, 2010 by in NEWS

I love the product development industry drama. It’s so RAW beneath it’s cordial, feature-rich exterior. Hard to imagine what would happen if you put all the execs together in a room full of garlic water balloons and large sticks… but not really.

In a user conference room away from each other, it’s a little tamer. But oh, the words. They are plentiful. In a playful, little, jabby type of way Jim Heppelmann, next CEO of PTC, made a few comments about their competition. It received some laughs and added just the right dose of drama.

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Google Trends for 3D CAD Companies: Whose Competing?

23 Jun, 2008 by in RESOURCES

Last week on June 20th, Google Trends for websites was launched to allow a look into competing sites and aid your plans for worldwide domination. Similar sites, like Compete (my favorite) and Alexa already exist, but this leverages the power of Google’s simple, yet masterful use of analytical data.

Anyone can use it to find out the keyword or website competition for a site they want to start, but what’s really quite interesting is the competition going on in big industry. In our case, that would be… the CAD industry.
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