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Siemens PLM Software SUCCEEDING WITH SOLID EDGE Adding a new dimension of quality. L.S. Starrett Company' s reputation is so rich and solid that the words ª quality º and ª Starrettº are virtually synonymous. The company makes precision tools, gauges, measuring instruments and saw blades for industrial, professional and consumer markets worldwide. When it came time to upgrade its previous 2D CAD system, the ability to maintain the investment in legacy CAD drawings was critical. The company planned to continue using its 2D process to some extent, so good 2D functionality was a key requirement. But the company also wanted to move into full 3D capabilities for manufacturing of parts and assemblies. Starrett installed Solid Edge® software from Siemens PLM Software. Starrett implemented the Solid Edge system at its Massachusetts facility and three other divisions that had been using SolidWorks® software. Starrett' s Jim Woessner notes, ª Solid Edge was perfect for us because it can do 2D and 3D equally well.º Solid Edge is a powerful hybrid 2D/3D design system and a core component of the Velocity Series™ portfolio. Solid Edge provides superior part and assembly modeling, drafting, transparent data management, and built-in finite element analysis. The Velocity Series portfolio allows companies to implement PLM using software designed specifically for rapid, easy deployment on Windows®, at a low total cost of ownership. Join us for the Solid Edge Launch Events. 800-807-2200 www.siemens.com/plm/launch © 2008 Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. All rights reserved. Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Velocity Series, Solid Edge and the Signs of Innovation trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. SolidWorks is a trademark or registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Autodesk Inventor is a trademark or registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc. All other logos, trademarks or service marks used herein are the property of their respective owners. http://www.siemens.com/plm/launch http://www.siemens.com/plm/launch

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Cadalyst - June 2008 Contents Editor's Window CAD Central Tech Trends: Community Building in Progress A Quarter Century of Cadalyst Tracking a CAD Giant The Highs and Lows of CAD Hardware Industry Insights — Looking Ahead Cadalyst Lab Reviews: HP xw4600 Workstation with LP3065 30” LCD Monitor NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700 — Graphics Card LaCie 324 — LCD Monitor CAD Manager: Making Standards Stick MCAD Modeling: Rational vs. Irrational Decisions AEC Insight: Data Collection in AEC CAD Cartoon Issue Indexes Hot Tip Harry: Just a Few CAD Renovations

Cadalyst - June 2008

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