In the coming years, the metal and steel construction industry will face a variety of challenges that will make projects more complex, time-consuming and cost-intensive.
Long project lead times due to complex 3D designs
Free-form shapes, large components, unusual profiles and many interfaces increase complexity. Changes in the design (e.g. distances, profile sizes, part positions) lead to costly reworking and delays.
High change effort & susceptibility to errors
If, for example, a support is moved, adjacent components have to be adjusted manually - length, angle, connections. This costs time and increases the error rate if connections are not updated in accordance with standards.
Rising material costs / resource consumption
Steel is energy-intensive to produce and process. Rising raw material prices and inefficient geometries or oversizing are also driving up costs.
Sustainability requirements & legal requirements
Stricter regulations on CO₂ emissions, material efficiency, recycling and life cycle costs are forcing companies to find more resource-efficient solutions.
The combination of parametric modeling and generative design offers decisive advantages in steel construction: faster project processing thanks to automated changes, fewer errors thanks to intelligent libraries and considerable savings in the use of materials.
SolidSteel parametric is a CAD solution fully integrated in Siemens NX, specially developed for steel and plant engineering. With functions such as automated connections, extensive profile libraries and intelligent interfaces to PLM systems, it enables fast and error-free project processing. Parameterized modelling allows changes to be implemented efficiently, which optimizes material usage and reduces costs.
How companies are better equipped for the growing challenges of cost, complexity and sustainability - and secure a competitive advantage in the long term.
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