Fast, Synchronous CAD
Solid Edge ST3 from Siemens PLM Software advances the functionality of synchronous technology—defined by the company as “the combination of geometry with logic and rules through a unique simultaneous constraint solver that has the speed and flexibility of direct modeling systems, but with complete parametric control when you need it”—to speed product design by making it more pervasive throughout the product. Siemens adds: “The big difference that synchronous technology offers over other systems is that feature dependency is eliminated, as opposed to history-based systems that must re-compute models in a specific order when an edit is made.
Solid Edge ST3 from Siemens PLM Software advances the functionality of synchronous technology—defined by the company as “the combination of geometry with logic and rules through a unique simultaneous constraint solver that has the speed and flexibility of direct modeling systems, but with complete parametric control when you need it”—to speed product design by making it more pervasive throughout the product.
Siemens adds: “The big difference that synchronous technology offers over other systems is that feature dependency is eliminated, as opposed to history-based systems that must re-compute models in a specific order when an edit is made. Designs created with synchronous technology are also associative but in a more flexible way.”
With ST3, synchronous-based models can be used directly with all assembly applications, such as piping, frames, wiring and assembly features; users can establish and alter design intent before, during or after assembly. (It also permits working in non-synchronous—or ordered—formats, which is useful for designing process type cast or machined parts.)
Also included in ST3 are design-speeding enhancements to simulation, data management and over 1,000 customer-suggested additions. Here are the highlights:
- Embedded Simulation: Offers enhanced torque and bearing loads, bolt connectors, welds and custom constraints to allow designers to analyze more realistic scenarios. Model simplification tools enable removal of insignificant features, like grooves or small holes, so users can see inside the model.
- Scalable Data Management: ST3 uses Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to extend collaboration to more CAD and non-CAD users by expanding project management, business analytics and social media capabilities. A bill-of-materials (BOM) editor lets users create product structures that can be opened in Solid Edge, Teamcenter or Teamcenter Express software.
- Sheet Metal Improvements: Advances include options for various corner configurations, etching tools for writing on faces, and the ability to add tabs in a flat pattern.
