CAD software for efficient product development
What is Solid Edge?
Solid Edge is Siemens’ intuitive CAD software for design, simulation and manufacturing. It supports mechanical and electrical development as well as efficient data management. Thanks to Synchronous Technology, models can be edited flexibly and directly whilst ensuring parametric consistency.
- Up to 50% faster design for new developments
- Up to 40% faster modifications to assemblies
- 20% less effort when collaborating with teams, suppliers and customers
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Solid Edge vs. Solid Edge X
Which option is right for you?
- Solid Edge (desktop licence) For businesses with a traditional IT infrastructure and locally installed CAD software. Ideal when maximum control over data and systems is required.
- Solid Edge X (cloud-based) The modern SaaS version of Solid Edge. Ideal for distributed teams, flexible scaling and location-independent working.
Solid Edge & Solid Edge X
Compare products
Compare the available Solid Edge and Solid Edge X products and choose the solution that best suits your needs. In the online shop, you can view the individual products in detail, configure them and purchase them directly.
Explore Solid Edge features
Mechanical Design
Rapid design using synchronous technology, generative modelling and reverse engineering.
Electrical Design
Develop and simulate electrical systems, from circuit diagrams to wiring harnesses.
Simulation
Digitally analyse and optimise designs, from FEA to flow simulation.
Data management
Manage product data and processes securely, find them more quickly, and reuse them more often.
Manufacturing
Plan and implement CNC and other manufacturing processes efficiently.
Technical documentation
Create technical documents directly from the 3D model, quickly and consistently.
The strengths of Solid Edge:
- Synchronous Technology: Flexible combination of history-free modelling and traditional development
- Strong performance with large assemblies
- Comprehensive migration of third-party CAD data
- A comprehensive portfolio for cross-disciplinary and innovative product development: integrates MCAD, ECAD, PDM and other solutions to meet customer-specific requirements
- Flexible licence packages – from a basic entry-level option to the full range of features
Real-world scenarios
Solid Edge is used in a wide variety of development environments, for example for:
- Design of large and complex assemblies
- Electromechanical systems
- Variant and Change Management
- Product development involving frequent design changes
- Migrating existing CAD data into modern workflows
Solid Edge Basic Training
Book our Solid Edge Basic Training course and lay the foundations for efficient, structured product development. We’ll teach you the most important functions in a practical way, from 3D modelling to assembly design.
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Outstanding solutions
Solid Edge has made a name for itself worldwide thanks to a powerful, integrated CAD platform that intelligently combines design, simulation and manufacturing. The numerous awards it has received underscore the significant added value it offers to small businesses and medium-sized enterprises alike.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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