Paul Sicking introduces the Central Technology Office
February 9th, 2012 by Mike Atkins
In September last year Chuck Grindstaff announced a reorganisation of Siemens PLM Software. As part of this, my D-Cubed group, together with the other PLM Components groups, became part of a new unit – the CTO.
Paul Sicking
Last week I got a chance to spend some time with Paul Sicking, head of the CTO, when he visited the D-Cubed office in Cambridge, and asked him some questions about the new unit.
Mike: Paul, can you tell us what the CTO is, and what it includes?
Paul: Sure. The CTO is the Central Technology Office for the Siemens PLM Software business unit. Among other things, we’re responsible for the shared technology components that are at the heart of virtually all our products. This includes commercial toolkits, like the D-Cubed tools, Parasolid, and PLM Vis, as well as well as other components that are used internally within our end user products. In addition, we are responsible for shared development services and tools – things like the development environment, user documentation, training, localization, and platform certification. We also have a group of senior architects who help with technical alignment across the company.
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Tags: "D-Cubed", "PLM Components", Central Technology Office, CTO, Paul Sicking
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Using Simulation to Make Better Decisions – Part 1
February 8th, 2012 by Al Robertson
In the present economy, returning to and maintaining profitability is the main focus for many companies, and this is driving them to look for ways to reduce costs. The design decisions of engineers make a significant impact on the final cost of a product. When armed with the right resources, engineers are empowered to make better decisions that enable them to take cost out of products without sacrificing quality, thus improving profitability for the company. The Cost Savings Strategies for Engineering whitepaper by Michelle Boucher of the Aberdeen Group shows how companies can use CAE software to make better engineering decisions.
In this first of two posts I’ll cover the issues that are driving change and outline the performance advantages enjoyed by the best-in-class companies that take advantage of simulation.
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Announcing Femap Version 10.3.1
February 1st, 2012 by Al Robertson
I’m pleased to announce that Femap 10.3.1, the latest version of Femap CAE software, is now available.
Femap 10.3.1 adds support for NX Nastran 8.1 and introduces a number of customer driven enhancements that improve model visualization and results review and comprehension. To find out more, watch the Femap 10.3.1 What’s New video, or navigate to the Femap 10.3 and 10.3.1 website.
Alastair
Solid Edge Developer Day Survey
February 1st, 2012 by Mark Burhop
For those of you that didn’t notice, we will be adding a “Developer Day” to the Solid Edge University program this year. Jason Newell did a one hour session at the ST4 Event last year and pretty much left everyone wanting (MUCH) more.
So, this year, we have an entire day devoted just to those of us that want to customize Solid Edge, integrate our own technology, or just see what a Solid Edge App can really do.
If you are considering attending, please take the survey below and let us know what would make the best possible experience for you. If the survey is too limited, leave me a comment or reply back to one of the threads on the GTAC forums.
Tags: #SEU12, API, C++, software development, Solid Edge, Visual Basic
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Dora’s New Gig
January 30th, 2012 by Dora Smith
The other night I was reading this book about inventions to my boys. My older son asked if my company’s software was used to make any of them. It was great to hear his interest in not just the invention but how it was made. Then I showed him our 2012 calendar so he could see some real products made with our software. He asked if he could use the software someday to design something 
.
I don’t know if he’ll be an engineer but it was one more reason I’ve taken the new gig I’m about to tell you about. Continue reading “Dora’s New Gig” »
From the desk of Chuck Grindstaff
January 26th, 2012 by Chuck
I hope your new year is off to a good start. Here’s a video update from me on a few things going on at Siemens PLM. First, I talk about the new release of Teamcenter Appshare on the iPad. Then I give an update on Active Workspace, including feedback from beta customers. Continue reading “From the desk of Chuck Grindstaff” »
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The Value of CAE in Motorsports – Part 2
January 25th, 2012 by Mark Subramaniam
“You win some, lose some, and wreck some.” – Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
In Part #1 of this series, you heard about Hendrick Motorsports and how they are leveraging the analytical capabilities of NX for success on the track. They also rely on the underlying structure and data management agility of the greater Siemens PLM backbone, through Teamcenter. The resulting integration allows for a single thread of information stretching seamlessly from CAD workstations in North Carolina to the hot Daytona asphalt, and the airport lounges in between. This case study gives you the why and how surrounding the implementation of Teamcenter at Hendrick back in 2004. If you like, you can check out the Hendrick Motorsports blog here.
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Tags: analysis, CAE, Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Motorsports, NASCAR, NX, NX CAE Symposium, racing, simulation
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Solid Edge University 2012
January 25th, 2012 by Susan Cinadr
Calling all Edgers! Find your cowboy hat and boots, we’re heading to Nashville, TN for this year’s Solid Edge University 2012.
Here’s a little view into what transpired at last year’s event and reasons why you need to attend Solid Edge University 2012
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Equation Based Loading – Femap Tips & Tricks
January 23rd, 2012 by Al Robertson
See how you can define equation based loads in Femap and apply a hydrostatic loading to a water tank.
Alastair
Tags: CAE, equation based loading, FEA, Femap, finite element analysis, hydrostatic loading, simulation, Tips and Tricks
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Solid Edge Subscriptions – Questions from the Blogosphere
January 19th, 2012 by Mark Burhop
In my last post on the new Solid Edge subscriptions with Local Motors, I linked to a few articles and blog posts discussing what we are doing. Reading though the comments (I think Matt Lombard’s crew had the most), I saw many of you still had questions so I tried to address them below. For members of the media, you can also contact Branco Liu to get you hooked up with the information you need. Continue reading “Solid Edge Subscriptions – Questions from the Blogosphere” »
Tags: CAD, Co-creation, crowdsource, crowdsourcing, Local Motors, Solid Edge
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