Siemens PLM Software Announces Latest Version of Solid Edge 2D Drafting
10 October 2007 - 11:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
New Version Features Improved Translation and New 2D Design
Capability PLANO, Texas, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens
PLM Software, a division of Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D)
and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM)
software and services, today announced the latest version of Solid
Edge(R) 2D Drafting software (a $995 value). (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) Solid
Edge is a powerful hybrid 2D/3D design system and a core component
of the UGS Velocity Series(TM) portfolio. One year ago, Siemens PLM
Software made a strategic move to redefine the marketplace by
commoditizing 2D with an emphasis on the value of transitioning to
a managed 3D model. There is still no cost to download or license
the software; optional support and automatic upgrades are available
for a nominal fee. To date, more than 80,000 users have downloaded
the software, nearly 70 percent of which are manufacturing
customers or prospects. In addition, more than 20 percent indicated
a plan to transition to 3D. Solid Edge 2D Drafting provides a
production-proven set of capabilities for creating 2D designs and
documentation, including drawing layout, diagramming, annotation
and dimensioning controls that automatically comply with drafting
standards. In addition, it provides intuitive wizards for robust
translation for smooth transition from 2D AutoCAD(R) and other
drafting applications. New Features The latest release adds
improved translator capabilities for AutoCAD 2D data supporting
color 7, xrefs, model space and paper space drawing scales. An
import wizard shows a preview with any option changes. Also
available in the release is the valuable Goal Seek functionality
that helps solve complex 2D engineering scenarios with free-body
diagrams. It allows users to set certain parameters, while the
system varies other factors to achieve the desired target value of
an engineering calculation. Results can also drive 3D geometry in a
true hybrid 2D/3D design environment. Proven Use Cases Solid Edge
2D Drafting enables customers to save costs while complementing
their 3D implementation. "We use Solid Edge 2D in tandem with our
engineering department's 3D product development," said Eric
Peterson, design engineer, Nordic Tugs. "Solid Edge 2D has become
an integral tool for Nordic Tugs. Our electrical department has
stopped using AutoCAD for wiring schematics and uses Solid Edge 2D
entirely to create customer wiring drawings. We also use Solid Edge
2D as a design review tool for view and markup, approving,
purchasing and quoting drawings created by our 3D designers as well
as suppliers." In addition to complementing a 3D implementation,
Solid Edge 2D allows effective and protected collaboration with
customers and suppliers. Customers can send drawings and parts to
vendors for quotes or manufacturing while protecting their content.
Suppliers can open the files directly but changes are restricted.
Solid Edge customer ACE Controls, a world leader in deceleration
technology, collaborates with its supplier Kerr Screw Products, a
provider of precision CNC machining services. "Our suppliers, such
as Kerr, are a key contributor for us to deliver the right product
to market at the right time," said Jim Oesch, product engineer, ACE
Controls Inc. "Since using Solid Edge 2D, Kerr's ability to add
notes and comments to our 2D drawing for our review provides
efficient customer/supplier collaboration. An added benefit is that
our drawings are protected against critical changes." "Solid Edge
2D is extremely important for us to win business," Dave Kerr,
owner, Kerr Screw Products. "Customers, such as ACE Control,
provide us with the original 2D CAD file for quote purposes. The
real benefit of Solid Edge 2D is the ability for us to directly
read the customer's native CAD drawing files. This eliminates the
need to convert and translate." "The outstanding level of interest
that we have seen in the free Solid Edge 2D Drafting download has
proven that 2D is a true commodity in the market," said Bruce Boes,
vice president, UGS Velocity Series Marketing, Siemens PLM
Software. "Thousands of organizations still designing and
documenting in 2D have now benefited from this offer, while
allowing many to take the first step to evolve to 3D with the
mid-market PLM leader." The software is available online
(http://www.solidedge.com/free2d) at no cost in 10 languages. For
more information, visit http://www.solidedge.com/free2d. About
Siemens PLM Software Siemens PLM Software, a division of Siemens
Automation and Drives (A&D), is a leading global provider of
product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 4.3
million licensed seats and 47,000 customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software's open
enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their
partners collaborate through global innovation networks to deliver
world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens
PLM Software products and services, visit
http://www.siemens.com/plm. About Siemens Automation and Drives The
Siemens Automation and Drives Group (A&D), Nuremberg, Germany,
is the leading manufacturer in this field worldwide. Products
supplied by A&D include standard products for the manufacturing
and process industries and for the electrical installation industry
as well as system solutions, for example for machine tools, and
solutions for whole industries such as the automation of entire
automobile factories or chemical plants. Supplementing this range
of products and services, A&D also offers software for linking
production and management (horizontal and vertical IT integration)
and for optimizing production processes. A&D employs 70,600
people worldwide and in fiscal year 2006 (to September 30) earned a
group profit of euro 1.572 billion on sales of euro 12.848 billion
and orders of euro 14.108 billion, according to U.S. GAAP. Further
information about A&D is available in the Internet at
http://www.siemens.com/automation. Note: Siemens and the Siemens
logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. UGS Velocity Series
and Solid Edge are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens
Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in
the United States and in other countries.
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Siemens PLM Software CONTACT: Dora Smith, +1-314-264-8480, Web
site: http://www.automation.siemens.com/ http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.solidedge.com/free2d
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