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Siemens PLM Software (formerly UGS) is a computer software company specializing in 3D & 2D Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. The company is a business unit of Siemens Industry Automation division, and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.https://dudodiprj2sv7.cloudfront.net/product-logos/Lj/Pf/UMH3V4IPDX2A.jpegSiemens AGPLM for Engineering2018-06-13T18:24:42.482ZSiemens PLM software is being used a company-wide level for engineers and designers to analyze CAD in 3D. Visualization Mockup is the most often element used. This addresses our problem of analysis of design for design reviews and for problem-solving issues.,3D CAD review works really well in VisMockup. It allows for a virtual representation of the product.
Sectioning in 2D works well for tolerance checks.
The ability to move and rotate components allows engineers to see how the components interact and how they perform in different positions.,Measurements are not always accurate and sometimes difficult to take.
The user interface needs to be updated and a better arrangement of the icons are needed.
Importing and exporting data is cumbersome.,8,It allows us to quickly problem solve and not miss timing.
It allows us to reduce the need for a physical property to review.
It allows us the ability to markup the CAD for proposals for design.,AutoCAD 360,OneNote, AutoCAD 360, Fusion 360Verified UserSiemens PLM - Organize Your Data2017-10-05T15:37:58.375ZWe use Siemens PLM software to manage our Engineering data, including 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and supporting documentation. We have also built our ECN workflow into the system, which gets used by all of our business departments, including Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Accounting, Purchasing, Marketing, and Operations.,Easy to navigate
Version control of shared documents
Electronic workflows and notifications for processing ECNs.,Web client for occasional users
Easier data migration from other systems
Single sign-on integration with Windows Active Directory,8,Decreased time to process ECNs with electronic workflow and notifications
Ability to track status of ECNs has given us a better overview of the health of our process and resource constraints
Version control for released items going through revision has reduced risk of manufacturing the wrong revision,,Microsoft Project, Cherwell Service Management, MS SharePointVerified UserAn Overview of PLM, the Siemens way2014-08-04T21:56:26.234ZThe Engineering Manager wanted to use the software to during our transition from 2D to 3D design. It would primarily be used in our department only at first, and by other departments later. It was very mature software, but at the time we wanted to install locally and what I was given was under powered, so I spent too much time arguing with the IT dept over getting more hardware. It solved all of our design problems in that it tracked EVERYTHING. The biggest problem was that it required a change in discipline by all our designers to track everything instead of using AutoCAD alone. Siemens PLM was great in that respect...,Tracks design data very thoroughly.
Making 3D models of our designs was a daunting change, but worthwhile.
The PLM tracking of old data was excellent.
The tracking of existing designs in template format was excellent.,Nothing,10,I left just as the implementation was getting really expanded, so I don't know firsthand. But, if it was accepted, it wasn't because of the software. The software turned out to be much better than expected.,,10,8,9,Yes,Once in a meeting, a manager responded with a negative comment about both support and social media... so during the meeting I texted to Twitter something like "@#!$ GTAC". When I got to my desk there were two voicemails waiting for me, one from the head of GTAC, and one from our support person at GTAC.,8,9Rick StavanjaMy time with Siemens PLM Software2014-07-29T14:37:15.644ZDuring my time as a Design Engineer with Graham Packaging Co. I utilized the CAD (NX), CAE (NX FEA/Nastran), and PLM (Teamcenter) software offered by Siemens. My role was to support new and existing business by developing and engineering new package designs to meet our customers needs. The use of Siemens software helped ensure we remained ahead of our competition by improving effciency/throughput, minimzing risk, and providing the tools needed for innovation.,NX CAD is a highly customizable software that any designer/drafter can learn in a short period of time. I would consider NX to be one fo the best CAD packages available on the market. The base platform allows for easy integration into other software offered by Siemens, which improves data tranfsers and file integrtiy moving from concept (Studio), CAD (NX), and CAE (NX FEM).
NX CAE is a state of the art computer aided engineering software that helped us improve our design decisions and drive our first run capability from concept to production.
Siemens PLM is a fully integrated product lifecycle managment software that helps manage design/data, create standard workflows/roles, and drives effciency throughout the organization. It is an off that shelf product that can be implemented into any organziaiton without spending large amounts of money customizing and developing an internal version that will become obsolete in 5-10 years.,As with any technical software package the support and buy in from upper managment is critical to drive the implementaiton and culture within the organziation. If support is lacking then the full capabilities and return on investment will not be realized.
Some standard functionality/capabilities are embeded into alternate software or require additional licenses to use.,9,Improved employee efficiency/throughputs using NX CAD software.
Improved standardization of design elements between design engineering teams using NX CAD and Teamcenter
Improved workflow and lead times of concepts to production using NX CAE.,Pro-Engineer,Solid-Works,Ansys,Auto-Cad,10Matt GillSiemens PLM: A Useful Enterprise Tool2014-07-28T22:19:29.104ZCurrently, we are using Teamcenter and NX to allow for better CAD and CAD-BOM management. Engineering is the only department currently using the softwares, although Siemens and third-party developers provide many modules and add-ons to push the data stored in Teamcenter to the Shop Floor and throughout other parts of the organization. Teamcenter removes the headaches of storing CAD files on a local/network drive which can get very convuluted if not controlled correctly.,Inherent strengths (check-in/check-out, revision control, access control)
Integration with NX
Customization capabilities
Global Product Data Management,Expensive
Unreliable programming can cause unexpected crashes
Almost forces you to rely on Siemens consultants for customizations,6,Increased Engineering lead times for design work
Very expensive (Licensing and maintenance),10,Item Creation
NX integration
Sharing Data amongst remote sites,Yes, but I don't use it,6Kyle Long
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Siemens PLM software
15 Ratings
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