Binghamton University Opens New Computer-Aided Engineering Instructional Lab

By DE Editors

Binghamton University has opened a computer-aided engineering (CAE) instructional laboratory, located on the ground floor of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science building on the New York university’s campus.

The new 1,100 sq. ft., 20-seat laboratory was established through a special partnership between the university’s Divisions of External Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Administration. It enabled the earlier acceptance of $25.9 million in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software.

The in-kind software grant, made through Siemens PLM Software’s GO PLM program, includes training and specialized software certification programs that will benefit thousands of students, faculty and researchers.

The in-kind software grant includes NX software and Solid Edge software. Both use synchronous technology, a Siemens PLM Software solution as well as Teamcenter software, and Tecnomatix software.

The software allows students to design parts and manipulate them on a three-dimensional axis. For example, students can design a hydraulic piston choosing the quality and type of material, from plastic to brass to titanium or even create a virtual environment to evaluate how a workplace can be made more efficient or safer for workers.

For more information, visit Binghamton University and Siemens PLM Software.

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