Solid Edge
by Solid Edge
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Edge Foundation | Design and Drafting features · sheet metal · frame and weldments · surface modeling · basic FEA simulation | On request |
| Solid Edge Premium | Classic features · advanced motion and stress simulation · simulation optimization · electrical routing · PCB collaboration · pipe and tube design | On request |
| Solid Edge Design and Drafting | Basic part and assembly design · automated drawings · basic animation and rendering · 3D print preparation | On request |
| Solid Edge Classic | Foundation features · reverse engineering · generative design · standard parts library · vendor catalog integration | On request |
As solidedge.siemens.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from Solid Edge's own pages
- Animation tools
- Yes · solidedge.siemens.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Capabilities
- The portfolio covers 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, technical publications and data management. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Cloud security
- Teamcenter Share says its cloud storage has been independently verified for data security and integrity and follows Siemens security baselines. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Teamcenter Share supports permission-based project sharing, desktop file syncing, messaging, task management, model markup, and overwrite protection. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Core CAD
- All four 3D design packages include part and assembly design, 2D drafting, common 2D/3D file import and export, data management and mesh modeling. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Data management
- Integrated data management includes Windows Explorer integration, thumbnails, and access to Revision Manager and View and Markup utilities. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1847 · solidedge.siemens.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free editions
- Siemens lists free software offers for students, teachers, qualifying startups, personal community use and 2D Drafting. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · solidedge.siemens.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany · solidedge.siemens.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Solid Edge integrates with Teamcenter for product data management and Teamcenter Share for cloud collaboration. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- Solid Edge 2026 is certified for 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 Enterprise or Professional editions that remain under Microsoft support. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Parametric modeling
- Yes · solidedge.siemens.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Platform access
- both · solidedge.siemens.com, 21 Sept 2026
- 3D print export
- Yes · solidedge.siemens.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Product
- Designcenter Solid Edge is a product development software portfolio that combines direct modeling with parametric design using synchronous technology. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Render engine
- built-in · solidedge.siemens.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Share storage
- Teamcenter Share's base plan includes 500 GB of storage, and each additional subscription adds 5 GB of online storage. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- System limitation
- Windows Home Edition is not supported, and Siemens recommends against running Solid Edge on server operating systems. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Siemens offers a 30-day Solid Edge free trial for PC download. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Upper-tier features
- Premium adds advanced motion and stress simulation, simulation optimization, point cloud visualization, electrical routing, PCB collaboration, and pipe and tube design. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Siemens describes Solid Edge as software for product development and offers tools spanning engineering design and manufacturing workflows. · solidedge.siemens.com, 8 Oct 2026
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