What do you like best about the product?

What I like most about Solid Edge is how easy it is to work with when modifying designs. The synchronous technology makes a big difference, especially when you need to quickly adjust parts without going through a complex feature tree. From my experience working on engineering and robotics-related projects, this saves a lot of time during iterations. I also like how smoothly it handles both 2D and 3D workflows, which makes it practical for moving from initial ideas to detailed designs without friction.

What do you dislike about the product?

One thing I find challenging about Solid Edge is that some features are not very intuitive at first, especially when working with more advanced tools or complex assemblies. There is a bit of a learning curve, and certain workflows feel less streamlined compared to other CAD tools. I also noticed that performance can slow down when handling large assemblies, which can interrupt the design process.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps solve the problem of efficiently designing, modifying, and validating mechanical components without slowing down the development process. In many engineering projects, especially in robotics or product design, requirements change frequently, and traditional CAD tools can make modifications time-consuming. With Solid Edge’s synchronous technology, I can quickly adjust designs without rebuilding the entire model, which significantly speeds up iteration. It also helps in visualizing and validating assemblies early, reducing errors before moving to implementation. This directly benefits me by saving time, improving design accuracy, and making the overall workflow more flexible and efficient.

What do you like best about the product?

I like the simple layout of Designcenter Solid Edge, which helps me keep everything organized in one place. I also appreciate the arrangement and classification features that contribute to this organization. The initial setup of Designcenter Solid Edge was very easy because everything was simplified.

What do you dislike about the product?

Working with external stakeholders

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Designcenter Solid Edge to structure and solve workflows, keeping everything organized in one place for a ship's maintenance plan.

What do you like best about the product?

I find Designcenter Solid Edge very practical, especially the use of Temacenter Share for sharing files and projects in real-time. It allows us to have all 3D models updated and avoids errors when working on outdated parts. Additionally, by working in the cloud, it saves us from using hard drives to send very large models, as everything is in the cloud. I also appreciate the support, which was very effective in solving the initial problems within a few days after a couple of email exchanges.

What do you dislike about the product?

One of the limitations we have with Teamcenter Share is the limit on the number of people that can be added to each project, as we have reached the limit and there are still people who are not included.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Designcenter Solid Edge allows us to have updated 3D models, avoiding errors due to outdated versions. Also, by being in the cloud, we avoid using hard drives to share large files.

What do you like best about the product?

I like the simplicity of Designcenter Solid Edge and how it's laid out. It makes it easy to access all the features, which are plentiful. It's also easy to duplicate my work. I can effortlessly create any product and download specific items, like a motor with its dimensions, from the company's website to upload into Solid Edge. This is done very simply, allowing me to build around it for the intended purpose. Additionally, I can create a full autonomous digital tool, which is invaluable.

What do you dislike about the product?

Well, in my opinion, as good as it is, and nowadays with AI and AI advancements, it should be more straightforward that we should no longer need to have to design as much, but rather tell it what we need to design and then rather the small changes to fix it up and to match our calls. AI should be implemented a lot.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Designcenter Solid Edge to create digital twins and test models. It solves the problem of not knowing how things will work in real life. It helps identify weak stress points in structures using finite element analysis.

What do you like best about the product?

It is incredibly easy to use, even for beginners in AI. I particularly enjoy the clean and intuitive interface, which makes navigating and experimenting with AI tools a seamless experience. The platform is responsive, user-friendly, and designed to help users get results quickly without any steep learning curve. The support and resources available are excellent, and it’s clear that the team behind it values user experience. Overall, it’s a powerful tool that combines functionality with simplicity—highly recommended for anyone exploring AI.

What do you dislike about the product?

One notable challenge is the learning curve for beginners. The sheer number of options and capabilities can feel overwhelming to new users, making it difficult to quickly become proficient. Additionally, the interface, while robust, can sometimes appear cluttered, especially when navigating between assemblies, parts, and templates. This can reduce overall intuitiveness and make certain tasks more time-consuming than necessary.

Another limitation is its performance with large or complex assemblies. Handling sizable projects can occasionally lead to slower response times, which may impact productivity. Moreover, cross-version compatibility remains a concern. Importing designs from older versions of Solid Edge or from other CAD software can sometimes result in minor glitches or loss of metadata, creating additional work for designers. Finally, while Solid Edge provides documentation and help resources, certain advanced features in DesignCenter are not always thoroughly explained, leaving users to rely on trial and error to understand them fully.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

One major problem it addresses is the difficulty of reusing and organizing design elements. Without a centralized system, designers can spend significant time searching for parts, assemblies, or templates, leading to inefficiencies and inconsistent designs. DesignCenter provides a structured library of resources that can be easily browsed, searched, and reused, ensuring that designers have quick access to the components they need.

Another problem it tackles is maintaining consistency across projects. By enabling users to store and reuse standardized parts and templates, DesignCenter helps reduce errors and ensures that design practices remain uniform across teams. It also simplifies collaboration, as shared libraries make it easier for multiple users to work on a project without duplicating work or creating version conflicts.

For me, the benefits of DesignCenter are clear. It saves time by allowing me to quickly locate and insert parts or assemblies, reduces mistakes by promoting standardization, and improves overall workflow efficiency. Rather than spending hours recreating components, I can focus on innovation and problem-solving, making my design process more productive and less stressful.

What do you like best about the product?

What I like most about Siemens Solid Edge is how efficiently it supports both parametric and direct modelling through its synchronous technology. It makes quick design changes much easier, because I don’t have to go back and rebuild the entire model each time. That’s especially helpful during iterative design work, when adjustments come up frequently.

What do you dislike about the product?

One drawback of using Siemens Solid Edge is that the user interface can feel a bit dated compared to more modern CAD platforms, which sometimes makes navigation less intuitive, especially for new users. I’ve also noticed that certain advanced features have a steeper learning curve, particularly when working with complex assemblies or with tools that aren’t used as often. Additionally, performance can occasionally slow down when handling larger assemblies, which can disrupt the workflow and break momentum.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

One of the biggest benefits is how quickly I can implement design changes, especially during iterative development. Rather than rebuilding models from scratch, I’m able to adjust existing geometry and immediately see how those updates affect the overall design, which ends up saving a significant amount of time.

What do you like best about the product?

We use Siemens Solid Edge as the backbone of our product and factory development lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning. All machinery layouts, custom equipment designs, and factory expansion models are developed in Solid Edge, allowing us to rapidly iterate designs, validate fit within real-world constraints, and maintain a single, accurate digital representation of our production environment.

By integrating Simcenter FLOEFD directly within Solid Edge, we move beyond traditional CAD into simulation-driven design. We actively simulate airflow, temperature distribution, and humidity behaviour across our processing and packaging environments—critical for drying performance, product consistency, and hygiene compliance. This enables us to identify issues such as condensation risk, airflow inefficiencies, and thermal inconsistencies before physical implementation.

The value this delivers is substantial:

Reduced risk: Problems are identified and solved digitally before capital is committed or equipment is installed.
Faster decision-making: Design iterations that would take weeks physically are completed in hours.
Optimised performance: Equipment and facility layouts are engineered for real operating conditions, not assumptions.
Cost efficiency: Minimises rework, avoids overdesign, and improves ROI on major capital investments.
Scalable digital foundation: As we expand, our full factory exists as a validated digital twin, supporting future automation, upgrades, and process optimisation.

In short, Solid Edge combined with FLOEFD allows us to design smarter, de-risk faster, and execute expansion projects with a level of confidence and precision that would not be achievable with CAD alone.

The UI has been greatly improved in its feel and operation. Making it more modern and user friendly. Really happy about the dark mode addition as well.

In overall the performance has improved on the operation of the software. Enjoying the performance mode it has to offer.

Pricing is ok but feel like better options and bundles should be created to allow for adding more employees easier.

The Siemens Academy use to be the go to but needs more work done, cannot wait for the revamp to be completed. There are tons of resources online that are helpful when required.

New AI features are really helpful for speeding up daily use!
Keep adding more please!

What do you dislike about the product?

It really is a one of a kind Digital creation software that can be used in all industries globally. Its hard to dislike since it is so versatile and adaptable. But if I had to choose something, maybe not utilizing enough multi core threading would be one.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Being able to create anything I can think of, like my imagination would be the limitation and not the software. Thinking outside the box is needed for my career and I know that Solid Edge is standing ready to make it a reality!

What do you like best about the product?

Easy to use for viewing and editing drawing and part files. It really helps to have a visual drawing and model to check the design process and understand how it will work in a real-life environment.

What do you dislike about the product?

For some users, it can feel a bit overwhelming to use at first, so it’s best to start with small steps and ease into it gradually. need a lot of computing power

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solid Edge has helped me design and assemble the actual model, and simulate the parts to see how they will fit on the actual finished product and in the environment.

What do you like best about the product?

To be honest it is what I have used and I am just used to it nothing I like more or less compared to other programs. I like the fact that is easier to use when you have a large assembly but not much more on that.

What do you dislike about the product?

It was a hell of a ride to learn how to use it and didn’t have many tutorials (my bad), interface is a bit old I believe but not much more than that! I don’t really mind it as it is

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

The fact that develope products faster! You can combine models and it is easier to change the designs this way.how benefited me? Well saved me tons of time in metal designing

What do you like best about the product?

The strongest aspect of Solid Edge Designcenter is its intuitive file browsing and quick search, which make it easy to find and reuse existing CAD files even in large project folders. The visual previews let engineers identify parts and assemblies at a glance without opening them in Solid Edge, which saves time during the design process. It also helps streamline workflows by providing fast access to CAD models that can then be used in downstream tools such as Simcenter STAR-CCM+, making the handoff from design to simulation more efficient.

What do you dislike about the product?

One limitation of Solid Edge Designcenter is that its data management capabilities can feel somewhat basic when compared with full PDM solutions. While it works well for browsing and locating CAD files within Solid Edge, it doesn’t offer more advanced functions like robust version control, collaboration workflows, or lifecycle management. On larger projects with many users and frequent revisions, this can make it harder to keep files organized and to track changes consistently. Performance can also depend heavily on how well the project folder structure is set up and maintained, so a less organized structure may make things feel slower or more difficult to navigate.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

Designcenter Solid Edge streamlines the product development process by bringing 3D CAD modeling, assembly design, and 2D drawing creation together in one environment. It lets engineers create and revise parts quickly using synchronous and parametric modeling, while also automatically generating manufacturing drawings and related documentation. As a result, design iterations take less time, and overall efficiency improves when working on complex mechanical components and assemblies.