CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
23 August 2004
Product News
UGS Releases Solid Edge® Version 16; 'Design with Insight' Vision Eases the Design of Complex Products
UGS announced the English version of Solid Edge® Version 16 is being shipped to customers worldwide. Solid Edge is UGS' 3D computer-aided design (CAD) system for the mainstream PLM market. UGS plans to begin shipping Solid Edge in nine additional languages during the next six weeks.
"On the strength of its outstanding technical reputation in the industry, Solid Edge continues to demonstrate market penetration, and has performed admirably over the past two years," said Tony Affuso, chairman, CEO and president of UGS.
Solid Edge Version 16 continues to deliver on its Design with Insight vision by providing a focus on helping customers ease the design of complex products with increased insight into design intent and the industries Solid Edge serves, all under the control of the built-in Insight for design management. Solid Edge Version 16 includes:
• New system design features including adjustable parts, fastener systems and dynamic families of assemblies, all of which deliver more flexibility during the design process. See the news release: http://www.solidedge.com/pressroom/2004/062104.htm
• An enhanced capability for hybrid 2D/3D design with increased familiarity for AutoCAD® users, a new capability to create 3D parts from 2D assembly layouts and new tools for hybrid 2D/3D design, including a new and unique "Zero D" capability that allows the definition of product structure before any geometry is committed to paper. See the news release: http://www.solidedge.com/pressroom/2004/060904.htm
• An advanced photo realistic-rendering solution, Virtual Studio+, that includes a new artistic, sketch-based rendering capability for early stage representations and concept reviews. See the news release: http://www.solidedge.com/pressroom/2004/071404.htm
• New frame design and piping capabilities for an expanded focus on the process equipment industry. See the news release: http://www.solidedge.com/pressroom/2004/062904.htm
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