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Description

Designcenter Solid Edge is a complete Siemens software portfolio built to support the full product development process from early design through manufacturing and documentation. It includes capabilities for 2D drafting, 3D design, electrical design, simulation, data management, computer-aided manufacturing, 3D printing, technical publications, and cloud-based collaboration. The platform uses synchronous technology to combine direct modeling speed with parametric design flexibility and control. This allows engineers and designers to make changes quickly, work with imported CAD data, and reduce delays caused by rigid modeling workflows. Designcenter Solid Edge is positioned as an affordable and easy-to-use solution for teams that need professional design tools without unnecessary complexity. It helps users create accurate models, validate product performance, manage data, and communicate manufacturing or maintenance instructions. The software is also useful for businesses that need to move quickly, such as race car component designers, machine builders, manufacturers, and product development teams. Its scalable tiers allow organizations to choose the features that match their needs as projects and teams grow. By connecting design, simulation, manufacturing, documentation, and collaboration, Designcenter Solid Edge helps organizations improve productivity and reduce development risk.

Description

Integrated version control along with straightforward management tools eliminates the expensive requirement for a separate PDM system, ensuring that you and your team always have access to the most current design data. Every alteration made by users is meticulously logged, allowing for a history of changes that can be reversed at any moment, thus offering limitless undo/redo options alongside a thorough audit trail. The option to branch and merge facilitates the simultaneous development of various product concepts. One of the standout features of SolidFace is its parameterization capability, which is utilized throughout all phases of design. 3D motion simulation benefits from this as it updates in real-time with any movement. Additionally, the software can simulate 2D mechanisms, allowing for analysis in either a 2D drawing space or within the 3D sketch environment. Furthermore, SolidFace provides direct access to an extensive online part library, boasting over 100 million part numbers sourced from numerous top manufacturers and distributors, as well as thousands of standards such as ISO, ANSI, DIN, NF, GB, and ASME. This comprehensive resource enhances the design process, making it more efficient and effective for users.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3Dfindit Yes 
BoltsEtAl Yes 
Box Yes 
DraftAid Yes 
Dropbox Yes 
Google Drive Yes 
HOOPS Exchange Yes 
K-Display Convert Yes 
MacroFusion Yes 
Microsoft OneDrive Yes 
PDM Studio Yes 
SimLab Composer Yes 
SprutCAM X Yes 
Teamcenter Yes 
Virtofy Yes 

Integrations

3Dfindit No 
BoltsEtAl No 
Box No 
DraftAid No 
Dropbox No 
Google Drive No 
HOOPS Exchange No 
K-Display Convert No 
MacroFusion No 
Microsoft OneDrive No 
PDM Studio No 
SimLab Composer No 
SprutCAM X No 
Teamcenter No 
Virtofy No 

Pricing Details

$75/month/user
Design and Drafting: $75/month/user
Foundation: $185/month/user
Classic: $230/month/user
Premium: $329/month/user
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$89 per quarter
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

solidedge.siemens.com/en/

Vendor Details

Company Name

SolidFace Technology

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

solidface.com

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making Yes 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility Yes 
Finite Element Analysis Yes 
Fluid Dynamics Yes 
Import / Export Files Yes 
Integrated 3D Modeling Yes 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics Yes 
Thermal Analysis Yes 

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition No 
CAD No 
CNC Machining No 
Custom Commands No 
Raw Material Management No 
Toolpath Simulation No 

Electrical Design

CAD Tools Yes 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation No 
Drag & Drop No 
Electrical Parts Catalog No 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools Yes 
Reusable Designs No 
Symbol Library No 

Engineering

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration Yes 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Engineering Yes 
Mechanical Engineering Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Structural Engineering No 

Manufacturing

Accounting Integration No 
ERP No 
MES No 
MRP No 
Maintenance Management No 
Purchase Order Management No 
Quality Management No 
Quotes/Estimates No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Safety Management No 
Shipping Management No 

Product Data Management

Bill of Material Management No 
Document Management No 
Formula Management No 
Product Analytics No 
Product Lifecycle Management No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling No 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling No 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database No 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools No 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling No 

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials Yes 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
For 3D Printing Yes 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation Yes 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View No 
Design Templates No 
Drafting Yes 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling Yes 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making Yes 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles Yes 

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