SolidEdge mechanical design software stands as a leading 3D computer-aided design (CAD) application in the market, facilitating the future of product development through features such as generative design, reverse engineering, and design for additive manufacturing.
These advanced techniques are effortlessly combined with traditional methods, thanks to Convergent Modeling™ and enhanced by unique synchronous technology within the industry. The robust environment for part, assembly, and drawing design, developed over decades, integrates flawlessly with a suite of affordable and user-friendly software tools that cover every facet of the product development process. This integration allows for a seamless transition from 3D mechanical design to electrical design, simulation, manufacturing, and beyond, all supported by integrated data management throughout the journey.
SolidEdge seamlessly integrates advanced design methodologies into your development process, empowering you to innovate within your industry.
Synchronous technology enables rapid concept creation, easy change management, and direct editing of imported 3D CAD data as if it were native. It allows simultaneous updates across assembly components and combines the speed of direct modeling with the precision of history-based design in a single, unified environment.
3D design expedites the time required to bring products to market while reducing engineering costs. SolidEdge's 3D design is distinguished by its outstanding part and assembly modeling, versatile drafting, superior sheet metal functionalities, and leading-edge visualization. These attributes enable SolidEdge to deliver a swift and adaptable design experience, mitigating the difficulties linked to product development.
SolidEdge facilitates rapid and adaptable modeling for nearly any component, incorporating automated tools for standard engineering elements like gears, cams, springs, and beams. It also offers surface modeling features for intricate stylized forms and a specialized set of tools for designing plastic components. The stylus sketching function allows you to draw freely on your tablet, as SolidEdge transforms your rough sketches into precise shapes. Additionally, SolidEdge addresses complex fitting and positioning challenges by automating engineering calculations to meet specific design objectives using Goal Seek.
SolidEdge offers the leading sheet metal design system in the industry, supporting the complete design-to-fabrication workflow. It possesses the ability to address intricate sheet metal design issues, including manufacturability, thereby optimizing the entire product development cycle, from CAD design to the creation of flat patterns and drawings.
SolidEdge enhances the process of generating drawings from 3D models by offering graphical notifications when drawing views become outdated, along with an integrated tool that notifies you of design modifications. Additionally, SolidEdge is optimized for both speed and performance, ensuring automatic adherence to the mechanical drafting standard you choose. The automatic drawing generation, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), produces 2D drawings based on your specifications, incorporating intelligent view placement, dimensioning, and template selection as standard features
SolidEdge enables you to efficiently create and oversee even the most extensive assemblies, ranging from initial layout to precise representation of all components. A comprehensive digital mockup facilitates more accurate design and analysis, encompassing interference detection and in-context modeling. Furthermore, as your design expands, SolidEdge automatically engages its high-performance mode for large assemblies, providing substantial performance improvements. Components within large assemblies can also be swiftly assembled due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), which automatically identifies the appropriate relationships and constraints for them.
Standardizing components aids in optimizing inventory and enhancing manufacturing workflows. SolidEdge offers a robust parts management system that enables you to define, store, select, and position frequently used components – such as fasteners, bearings, structural steel members, pipes, and fittings – swiftly and efficiently, facilitating the rapid and accurate assembly of 3D models. Libraries based on pre-populated standards are readily available for use, allowing designers to focus on innovative design.
SolidEdge CAM Pro 2.5 Axis is a comprehensive suite offering 2.5-axis milling functionalities, packaged with SolidEdge Classic, Foundation, and Premium. This software empowers users to automate their manufacturing workflows and enhance their design data utilization. Its full integration with CAM Pro ensures that users can retain complete associativity with their design data, while also providing assurance through automated tool path generation and visualizations that optimize machining processes.