Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the latest updates to its Designcenter™ Solid Edge® software, including new capabilities in AI and improvements in productivity, documentation and user experience. These updates will help design and engineering teams work faster, smarter and more collaboratively across on premise and cloud environments.
“With Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 and Designcenter X Solid Edge, we’re delivering a smarter, more connected design experience that meets the evolving needs of modern engineering teams,” said John Miller, senior vice president, Mainstream Engineering, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The combination of powerful AI automation with flexible cloud workflows will help our customers accelerate innovation, reduce complexity and stay competitive in a fast-moving market.”
Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 introduces a new AI copilot that assists users to quickly find help resources using natural language inputs. It also introduces a new dark theme that reduces eye strain and enhances visual contrast
AI-powered design
The 2026 update introduces intelligent automation that transforms design workflows. The new Magnetic Snap Assembly capability accelerates component placement by using AI technology to apply constraints automatically, while the new automatic drawings capability uses AI to generate up to 80 percent of 2D drawing views (including orthogonal, broken and isometric views with dimensions) with minimal input. Designcenter Solid Edge also introduces Design Copilot, a conversational AI chatbot that delivers real-time, context-aware support directly within the design environment.
Magnetic Snap Assembly in Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 uses AI to automatically detect and apply multiple mates as components are placed
Assembly and sheet metal productivity
New tools simplify complex assemblies and improve manufacturing readiness. New Part Display Configurations and enhanced Visual Explode functionality support documentation and reuse. Integrated tab and slot creation, multi-edge flange trimming and wall thickness support reduce rework and improve manufacturability.
The Tab and Slot feature in Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 automatically creates precise, interlocking connections between sheet metal parts. It ensures perfect alignment and self-fixturing during welding or assembly, reducing manual setup and improving manufacturing accuracy
Drafting and documentation
Designcenter Solid Edge now offers stronger drafting and model-based definition capabilities. Native revision tables, automatic hole tolerancing and support for PMI section views in 3D PDF exports improve accuracy and compliance. User-defined symbols and shaded decals in drawing views enhance visual communication across teams and downstream processes.
AI-powered automatic drawings in Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 generate 2D documentation that’s up to 80% complete the moment it’s created, with intelligent view placement, dimensioning and template selection
User experience and cloud integration
The update delivers a more modern, personalized design experience. A new dark theme, scalable SVG icons and redesigned command bars improve usability and reduce visual fatigue. Cloud-based settings synchronization helps to ensure consistent configuration across devices. Value-based licensing provides flexible, token-based access to advanced tools aligned with actual usage.
Designcenter X Solid Edge brings the power of advanced design technology to the cloud
Designcenter™ X Solid Edge® software complements the desktop capabilities of Designcenter Solid Edge by introducing hybrid SaaS functionality for cloud-first and mobile workflows. Users will be able to sync preferences, access tools across devices and collaborate more flexibly using named user licensing.
Designcenter Solid Edge in use at Siltomac
The Siltomac Group is a Brazilian company using Solid Edge to design and build equipment to automate animal nutrition and strengthen livestock farming through technological innovations in equipment for mechanization and automation that can be used by small, medium and large producers.
Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 empowers engineers to design the way they want - on the desktop, in the cloud or anywhere in between. Work with large assemblies more efficiently, leverage AI and take control of your experience with customizable tools and settings
“We are incredibly impressed with the new Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 release. In our fast-changing market, seamless collaboration is key. Designcenter X Solid Edge in the cloud allows our team to access the latest designs anytime, anywhere, and cloud storage keeps our data organized and safe. This release represents a significant leap forward, poised to really enhance our productivity and help us be more innovative,” said Mariana Rodrigues, COO, Siltomac.
“For example, the new Walkthrough command transforms how we present designs. With immersive visual tours, we can help our clients and other teams understand the design in a more visual, more engaging way. Given the complexity of our equipment, which has thousands of parts, the time savings in assembly design are monumental. The new AI-driven Magnetic Snap feature can speed up assembly design severalfold. It means our engineers can finish design faster and start testing earlier, responding to customer needs faster to stay ahead of the competition.”
Siemens’ Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 and Designcenter X Solid Edge are available now as part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. To learn more, watch the YouTube premiere and visit www.siemens.com/designcenter-solid-edge-2026
