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Siemens Solid Edge

Transform product development with an integrated portfolio of mechanical design, simulation, manufacturing, data management and collaboration solutions.

Complete Product Development Solution

Design better products with greater speed and flexibility

Solid Edge provides professional product development tools for mechanical designers, engineers and manufacturers. Its advanced 3D CAD capabilities help companies create, modify, validate and document products efficiently.

The software combines parametric modelling with Siemens Synchronous Technology, allowing designers to make rapid design changes while maintaining dimensional control and design intent.

Solid Edge helps organizations to:

  • Accelerate mechanical product design
  • Handle complex parts and large assemblies
  • Create accurate manufacturing drawings
  • Validate products using digital simulation
  • Improve collaboration and revision control
  • Reduce development time and engineering costs
Core Capabilities

Everything required for modern product development

Solid Edge offers scalable tools covering design, validation, manufacturing and engineering data management.

3D

3D Part Modelling

Create accurate mechanical parts using flexible feature-based, parametric and direct modelling tools.

  • Solid and surface modelling
  • Multi-body design
  • Ordered modelling
  • Direct geometry editing
ST

Synchronous Technology

Combine the speed of direct modelling with the control of parametric design for faster engineering changes.

  • Rapid model modification
  • Design intent recognition
  • Flexible dimension control
  • Easy imported-model editing
AS

Assembly Design

Design and manage mechanical assemblies ranging from simple products to complex industrial machinery.

  • Top-down and bottom-up design
  • Assembly relationships
  • Interference checking
  • Exploded views and BOM
SM

Sheet Metal Design

Develop manufacturing-ready sheet metal components with accurate bends, reliefs and flat patterns.

  • Flanges, hems and bends
  • Corner treatments
  • Flat pattern development
  • Manufacturing documentation
2D

Drafting and Documentation

Produce associative engineering drawings that automatically update when the 3D design changes.

  • Section and detail views
  • Dimensions and annotations
  • GD&T support
  • Parts lists and balloons
FEA

Simulation

Evaluate product behaviour digitally before manufacturing physical prototypes.

  • Structural analysis
  • Stress and displacement
  • Modal and vibration studies
  • Design optimization
CAM

Manufacturing

Prepare components for production with integrated machining and manufacturing workflows.

  • CNC programming
  • 2.5-axis milling
  • Turning operations
  • Toolpath generation
RE

Reverse Engineering

Work with scanned and faceted geometry to recreate, modify and improve existing components.

  • Mesh data import
  • Convergent modelling
  • Scan-based reconstruction
  • Editable CAD geometry
AM

Additive Manufacturing

Develop lightweight and optimized components for modern additive manufacturing processes.

  • Generative design
  • Topology optimization
  • 3D-print preparation
  • Lightweight structures
EC

Electrical Collaboration

Improve coordination between mechanical and electrical engineering teams.

  • PCB collaboration
  • Electrical routing
  • Wire and harness design
  • ECAD-MCAD integration
DM

Data Management

Organize engineering files, revisions and product information with secure data management tools.

  • Revision control
  • Document management
  • Teamcenter integration
  • Secure collaboration
MC

Multi-CAD Interoperability

Exchange engineering data with customers, suppliers and manufacturing partners.

  • STEP, IGES and Parasolid
  • DWG and DXF
  • JT, STL and mesh formats
  • Third-party CAD formats

Powered by Siemens Synchronous Technology

Synchronous Technology enables engineers to modify geometry directly without being restricted by the original feature history. Designers can work faster with native and imported CAD models while maintaining dimensional accuracy and design intent.

Faster Changes Modify complex geometry without rebuilding the complete model.
Flexible Design Combine direct editing with dimension-driven control.
Imported CAD Edit third-party CAD geometry as easily as native models.
Reduced Rework Implement engineering changes quickly and accurately.
Industry Applications

Built for diverse engineering industries

Solid Edge supports product development requirements across manufacturing, machinery and advanced engineering sectors.

Industrial Machinery
Automotive
Aerospace
Mold and Tool Design
Consumer Products
Medical Devices
Robotics
Heavy Equipment
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Packaging Machinery
Business Benefits

Why choose Siemens Solid Edge?

01

Faster Product Design

Reduce modelling time and implement design changes more efficiently.

02

Lower Development Cost

Identify design problems digitally before prototype manufacturing.

03

Improved Quality

Create accurate models, drawings and manufacturing information.

04

Scalable Solution

Select a suitable package and expand capabilities as requirements grow.

Transform your product development process

Rheologist Gaze & Solutions provides Siemens Solid Edge licensing, implementation, technical support, training and product demonstrations for engineering and manufacturing companies.