AI and immersive tech are redefining what CAD can do. Dale Goulding interviews George Rendell, VP of NX Design and Open Tools at Siemens Digital Industries Software, to discuss the evolution of CAD and the role of AI in product development. They explore how customer feedback and immersive technologies drive innovation. George shares insights on the skills needed for the next generation and the future of engineering.
Takeaways
- NX is driven by customer needs and productivity.
- AI is being integrated into CAD to enhance the user experience.
- The role of CAD is evolving with technology advancements.
- Siemens has been an early adopter of AI in CAD.
- Customer feedback is crucial for product innovation.
- Immersive engineering is transforming design processes.
- The future of engineering will involve less manual work.
- Young engineers need to focus on collaboration and communication.
- AI can help reduce cognitive load for engineers.
- The pace of feature delivery in CAD is accelerating.
Show links
- George Rendell’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rendell-a289224/
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