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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

ELCAD provides a reliable, adaptable, and efficient solution for generating electrotechnical documentation, ensuring maximum flexibility through extensive automation and full customization to meet various standards, sectors, and specific documentation requirements of your organization. This includes standard documents related to projects and orders, such as cover sheets, circuit diagrams, terminal block diagrams, layout plans, material lists, and bills of materials, which can be produced in various formats using the CAD system or Excel, along with wiring and connection lists, as well as summaries of cable layouts and assignments. For more than thirty years, ELCAD has established itself in the marketplace as a well-structured and effective tool for creating electrical documentation. From the outset, ELCAD has maintained data compatibility across versions, emphasizing long-term investment security. Its operating philosophy prioritizes user intuition and operational efficiency, ensuring a seamless experience for users. Additionally, ELCAD remains compatible with the latest versions of the Microsoft WINDOWS operating system, allowing users to benefit from ongoing advancements in technology.

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

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
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) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

solidedge.siemens.com/en/

Vendor Details

Company Name

AUCOTEC

Founded

1985

Country

Germany

Website

www.aucotec.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

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

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

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