NX | How to series | Applying characteristics with NX Inspector

You’ll learn how to characterize your PMI into product characteristics, publish those characteristics to Teamcenter® software and how these are used for downstream consumption...

Reusing Wires in SOLIDWORKS Electrical Across Multiple Projects

In SOLIDWORKS Electrical, certain items are shared across the program, while others, like Wire Styles, are specific to the project they were made in. This...

HFSS-IC: Features and Advantages – 3DCAD.news

Why HFSS-IC? Ansys has released HFSS-IC, a new tool aimed at small to medium-sized businesses. It enables the design of complex die assemblies mounted on...

Why CFOs Should Invest in Procurement?

Procurement has long been viewed as a cost-control function, focused on securing the lowest prices from suppliers. However, forward-thinking businesses increasingly recognise procurement as...

Magnetostatic 3D Analysis of Coil and Magnet

This blog shows how to perform a magnetostatic 3D analysis in Ansys Maxwell to calculate the torque generated by the interaction between a current-carrying...

Ansys Motion. Basic guide for Mechanical users.

SUMMARY For users of Ansys Mechanical, expanding into Ansys Motion can unlock powerful new capabilities—but making that transition requires more than just navigating a familiar...

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Computer Aided Design News

NX | How to series | Applying characteristics with NX Inspector

You’ll learn how to characterize your PMI into product characteristics, publish those characteristics to Teamcenter® software and how these are used for downstream consumption into manufacturing and quality applications.In todays’ blog, we’re focusing on a brand new feature within...

Reusing Wires in SOLIDWORKS Electrical Across Multiple Projects

In SOLIDWORKS Electrical, certain items are shared across the program, while others, like Wire Styles, are specific to the project they were made in. This can cause extra work if you frequently use the same wire styles across some or...

Easily Design Part Families Using a Spreadsheet in 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA

For some, the idea of designing products with an Excel spreadsheet may seem far-fetched. How can a spreadsheet have anything to do with the design process? A spreadsheet contains only rows and columns of data, right? There is no...

What’s New In NX | Model-Based Definition and NX Inspector

Robust model-based definition (MBD) is vital for connecting the digital thread between design and manufacturing. The mature MBD capabilities in NX™ software are a key factor of the comprehensive digital twin offered by the Siemens Xcelerator platform, and the...

NX | Tips and Tricks | Lattice Structures

Welcome to this week’s Tips & Tricks blog. Today we take a look at Lattice Structures. In this video, we demonstrate how to maximize additive manufacturing design using NX™ Lattice Designer software. NX Lattice Designer is a powerful tool...

Computer Aided Manufacturing News

MasterCAM: Wireframes, Surfaces, and Solids – What Are They?

In most cases – and especially when a customer has provided only a description or 2D drawing of a part – the first step in the machining process is to build a digital model of the desired part. This...

Mastercam: Saving Your Shop’s Best Practices

Your shop’s intellectual labor is valuable. Protect it. By saving your best practices in a digital database, you streamline your production process and ensure that your hard work won’t be forgotten or lost. One of the best ways to...

Mastercam 2025 Public Beta: 3 Features to Explore

The Public Beta program for Mastercam 2025 is now available! Here’s a look at how to participate in our Public Beta program and the top new features we are most excited...

Simulation News

HFSS-IC: Features and Advantages – 3DCAD.news

Why HFSS-IC? Ansys has released HFSS-IC, a new tool aimed at small to medium-sized businesses. It enables the design of complex die assemblies mounted on packages and integrated onto printed circuit boards. The solution includes three robust solvers—HFSS, Q3D, and...

Magnetostatic 3D Analysis of Coil and Magnet

This blog shows how to perform a magnetostatic 3D analysis in Ansys Maxwell to calculate the torque generated by the interaction between a current-carrying coil and a permanent magnet. In this example, the current in the coil generates a...

Ansys Motion. Basic guide for Mechanical users.

SUMMARY For users of Ansys Mechanical, expanding into Ansys Motion can unlock powerful new capabilities—but making that transition requires more than just navigating a familiar interface. While both tools share the same graphical environment, they rely on fundamentally different solvers...

PDM/PLM News

PLM integration is key to digital transformation for healthcare pioneer

In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential. Siemens Healthineers, a global medtech leader, is at the forefront of this shift, leveraging cutting-edge digital tools to revolutionize patient care, streamline operations, and drive...

Category Management – What Is It, Challenges & Best Practices

Resilient supply chains are essential in today’s unpredictable business environment. From supply disruptions to economic instability, organisations face an array of challenges that demand proactive solutions. Category management offers a strategic approach to address these issues, helping businesses plan...

Assembling a Connected Workforce in Manufacturing: What It Is and Why You Need It

 In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, the connected workforce has emerged as a pivotal force that drives innovation and efficiency. Organizations are transforming traditional work environments by connecting human intuition and advanced technologies to facilitate seamless collaboration. This...

Engineering News

Mathcad 10: New Release Overview of Mathcad Prime 10

Mathcad is known as the industry standard for engineering mathematics software. This latest release, Mathcad Prime 10, continues that legacy by keeping engineering calculation at the heart of product design. Mathcad 10 focuses on documenting and calculating to make...

The value creation of linking cost and sustainability in product design

By Emilia MaierToday’s focus is increasingly shifting to sustainability and the environmental impact of companies and the products they launch on the market. Based on this, companies are forced to rethink the design of their products and the experience...

Trimble Introduces Roadworks 3D Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers

WESTMINSTER, CO, USA, Feb 21, 2024 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the availability of the Trimble Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers, extending the functionality of Trimble’s next-generation, 3D paving control system. Trimble Roadworks for Mills and...

Metrology News

New Artec Micro II 3D Scanner: Precision, Speed, & Innovation in 3D Scanning

Artec 3D recently announced the new Micro II 3D scanner. This professional desktop scanner, designed for digitizing small objects, has unmatched precision, lightning-fast speed, and innovative features. The Artec Micro II redefines how to capture the tiny world in...

New Creaform HandySCAN Max Elite & Other Updates

 Creaform has done it again with another great product launched into their portfolio: the HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series. This new scanner focuses on scanning large parts fast without sacrificing accuracy. In this blog, we also cover some updates to...

ARCH to Use Hexagon’s Metrology Technologies in Manufacturing, Quality Control Processes of Bespoke Motorcycles

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, USA, Mar 18, 2024 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and ARCH Motorcycle, a manufacturer of high-performance bespoke motorcycles, have partnered to support the quality control demands of engineering and producing unique riding experiences for ARCH customers. By...

Manufacturing News

Why CFOs Should Invest in Procurement?

Procurement has long been viewed as a cost-control function, focused on securing the lowest prices from suppliers. However, forward-thinking businesses increasingly recognise procurement as a strategic asset—one that can drive competitive advantage, fuel innovation, improve efficiency and bolster overall...

Metal Injection Moulding – Process, Pros, Cons & More

The market for metal injection moulding (MIM) is experiencing significant growth, rising from US$1.5 billion in 2015 to US$4.6 billion in 2024—an impressive tripling. Back in 1986, the market was valued at just US$9 million. This remarkable increase can...

Industrial AR across the product lifecycle

 In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, industrial augmented reality (AR) is emerging as a breakthrough technology, with proven use cases across the product lifecycle. From design and manufacturing to maintenance and aftersales support, industrial AR isn’t just enhancing existing...

Others News

Siemens, Intel Foundry Join to Develop Production-Ready EMIB Technology Reference Flow

PLANO, TX, USA, Feb 24, 2024 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has collaborated with Intel Foundry to develop a comprehensive workflow for the foundry’s embedded multi-die interconnect bridge (EMIB) approach to in-package, high-density interconnect of heterogeneous...

HP Launches Industry’s Largest Portfolio of AI PCs

LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, Mar 18, 2024 — HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the industry’s largest portfolio of AI PCs leveraging the power of AI to enhance productivity, creativity, and user experiences in hybrid work settings.In an ever-changing hybrid work landscape,...

Roland Launches BD-8 UV Flatbed, BY-20 Direct-To-Film Printers

IRVINE, CA, Jan 22, 2024 – Wide-format digital imaging leader Roland DGA Corp. has announced the addition of two new, innovative products to its VersaSTUDIO family of desktop devices – the BD-8 UV flatbed printer and the BY-20 direct-to-film printer....

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