{"id":371673,"date":"2025-10-06T12:17:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datasolid.com\/?p=371673"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:29:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:29:11","slug":"steel-construction-efficiency-parametrics-generative-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/datasolid.com\/en\/stahlbau-effizienz-parametrik-generatives-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Trends in steel construction: efficiency through parametrics and generative design"},"content":{"rendered":"

Challenges facing the metal industry 2025-2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Long project lead times due to complex 3D designs<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High change effort & susceptibility to errors<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising material costs \/ resource consumption<\/strong>
Steel is energy-intensive to produce and process. Rising raw material prices and inefficient geometries or oversizing are also driving up costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability requirements & legal requirements<\/strong>
Stricter regulations on CO\u2082 emissions, material efficiency, recycling and life cycle costs are forcing companies to find more resource-efficient solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our solution with NX + SolidSteel Parametric + Generative Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Solutions & benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Parametric modeling for fewer errors and rework<\/strong>
    Changes to one component automatically lead to the adaptation of all dependent elements - less manual rework, consistent connections and faster implementation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Generative design for efficient geometries<\/strong>
    Playing through variants at an early stage enables designs that save material without losing stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Standardized profiles & structured libraries<\/strong>
    Libraries with standardized profiles and intelligent connections reduce material usage, reduce waste and increase planning reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Consistent processes & integrated data maintenance<\/strong>
    PLM and CAD integration ensures consistent data management, less duplication of work and higher quality through automation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • SolidSteel parametric for Siemens NX<\/strong>
    SolidSteel parametric is a CAD solution fully integrated in Siemens NX, specially developed for steel and plant engineering. With 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, material usage to be optimized and costs to be reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Equipped for increasing requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SolidSteel parametric - Steel construction made easy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How companies are better equipped for the growing challenges of cost, complexity and sustainability<\/strong> - and secure a competitive advantage in the long term.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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