Siemens PLM Software, distributed in Australia by Edge Software, announced Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology 2.
The company said the release extends synchronous technology within core part and assembly modelling for complex feature creation and advanced sketch-editing tools that help reduce overall design time.
To improve 2D to 3D data migration, Siemens said Solid Edge turns 2D dimensions from imported drawings into 3D driving dimensions during model creation, so users can edit 3D designs based on the intent from 2D.
In addition, Live Sections can be used to simplify 3D model changes by letting users edit 2D cross sections cut through any part of a 3D model, as well as update the 3D model in real-time.
Solid Edge applies synchronous technology to sheet metal design, creating a history-free 3D design application for modelling straight brake sheet metal parts.
The company said that the technology brings new levels of productivity to the sheet metal environment so users can create models with less pre-planning, be more flexible with changes, and reuse and edit supplier data more effectively.