Siemens Unveils New Floating License for Its Popular Designcenter Suite

Siemens Digital Industries has launched Designcenter, a new software suite that combines its design and engineering software, including Solid Edge and NX. The suite uses a “value-based licensing” model, which allows users to access extended functionality as needed, reducing overhead costs. A reusable token system in NX and Solid Edge enables users to add unused tokens back to their team’s pool. This means that users can access different tools and features without having to purchase separate licenses. For example, a team of four engineers working on a coffee machine project can use tokens to access different design tools, such as Draw Shape, Algorithmic modeling, and Performance Predictor. The tokens are added back to the pool when a user finishes a task, allowing other engineers to access the same tools without interruption. This model is designed to be accessible to companies of all sizes, allowing them to scale their design and engineering capabilities without interruption.