CAD with Design Center (formerly Siemens NX) and surface modeling, AutoCAD 2D/3D, and SOLIDWORKS
With DesignCenter (formerly Siemens NX), you’ll learn to use the most important 3D functions and techniques quickly and effectively, enabling you to create complex drawings. You’ll also create 2D/3D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD, design 3D parametric parts and assemblies with SOLIDWORKS, and learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the workplace.
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Certificates: Certificate in “CAD with DesignCenter (formerly Siemens NX) and Surface Modeling”
Certificate "AutoCAD 2D and 3D"
Certificate "Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)" -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) -
Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 20 Weeks
CAD with DesignCenter (formerly Siemens NX) and surface modeling
Fundamentals (approx. 2 days)
General Basics
File Management, Preferences
User Interface
Coordinate Systems in DesignCenter
Model Creation (approx. 6 days)
Sketch creation and editing
Sketch management
Shape Elements: Extrude, Rotate, Sweep, Loft, Boolean Operations
Reference elements
Design changes to the model
AI-assisted selection of geometrically similar elements
Use of intelligent assistance functions during modeling
Topology optimization and generative approaches to part optimization
Introduction to Convergent Modeling
Generative AI in the Design Process (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to AI in the Context of CAD and Design
Potential Applications of Generative AI in the Design Process
Using AI to Assist with Error Messages and Troubleshooting
Design using Design Center (approx. 4 days)
Synchronous Design
Parameter-Driven Updates
Design Logic, Working with Expressions
Sketch Geometry Using the Sketch Environment
Working with layers and layer categories
Creating Part Families/Variant Design
Reuse Library, Creating Your Own Library
Sheet metal design (approx. 1 day)
Modeling in the sheet metal and model environment
Assembly and Collaboration (approx. 5 days)
Creating Assemblies and Loading Options
Constraint Management
Master Model Concept
Positioning Components in the Assembly
Using the Assembly Navigator
Integrated collision checks and tolerance analyses; use of rules and inspection reports
Collaboration and Data Exchange in the Design Process
Drawing Creation (approx. 5 days)
Creating and editing drawing sheets
Part drawing
Assembly drawings
Creating and expanding symbol libraries
Model-Based Definition (MBD)
Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI)
Automation and API Integrations (approx. 2 days)
Creation and Use of Macros and Journals
Automation of inspection and modeling processes
Introduction to Automation with NX Open
Surface Modeling (approx. 3 days)
Reference Elements, Free-Form Curves, and Raster Images
Creating and editing surfaces
Transitions and free-form surfaces
Checking and Optimizing Surface Geometries
Application Example: Additive Manufacturing
Project work (approx. 10 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
AutoCAD 2D/3D
Basics (approx. 1 day)
AutoCAD interface
Drawing functions
Input options with mouse and keyboard
Grid/ Snap
Drawing creation (approx. 4.5 days)
Working with absolute and relative coordinates
ORTHO and POLAR
Query
Drawing functions
Editing functions
Working with object snapping functions
Editing objects via handles
Object snap track
Dynamic input
Properties window
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Drawing organization (approx. 1.5 days)
Layers and layer filters
Further layer tools
Create template
Hatching and filling objects (approx. 1 day)
Hatching
Fill areas
Repeat parts (approx. 1 day)
Creating and inserting blocks
Working with the DesignCenter and tool palettes
Using dynamic blocks
Editing blocks
Labeling and output (approx. 3 days)
Scale list
Plotting from the layout
PDF output file
Create and change texts, text style
Create and change dimensioning, dimensioning style
Multi-guide line
Additional topics (approx. 1 day)
Blocks with attributes
External references
Insight into 3D (approx. 3 days)
Modeling with the help of geometric solids and sketch-based modeling
Editing solids
Section, 2D image
visualization
Project work 2D (approx. 4 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
SOLIDWORKS
Introduction to SOLIDWORKS (approx. 1 day)
User interface, system properties
FeatureManager and ConfigurationManager
Menu and toolbars, task pane
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process (approx. 1 day)
Presentation of specific AI technologies
AI in SOLIDWORKS: AI Assistant and automations
Prompt-to-automation
Creating solids (approx. 13 days)
Creating and editing sketches
Sketch-based features
Parametric dimensioning
Applied features
Advanced solid modeling
Creation methods
Creating patterns for reference geometry
Analyzing and editing the solid model
Design changes
Feature library
Multibody models
Configurations of parts
Creating document templates for parts
Assembly modeling (approx. 6 days)
Design methods (bottom up/top down)
Adding components
Overview of the assembly links
Assembly features
Structuring of assemblies
Analyzing and checking an assembly
Working with the toolbox
Top-down design
Assembly modeling and configuration
Pack and Go
Exploded view
Drawing creation (approx. 6 days)
Deriving 2D views from 3D models
Creating views, cross-sections, display styles
Creating dimensions, shape and position tolerances
Drawing derivations of assemblies
Creating and modifying parts lists
Exploded views
Creating document templates for drawing documents and sheet formats
Further topics (approx. 2 days)
Insight into sheet metal design
Insight into surface modeling
Automation and individualization (approx. 1 day)
Introduction to macro recordings (VBA)
SOLIDWORKS API options
Automation of typical workflows
Project work, certification preparation and certification: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) (approx. 10 days)
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to efficiently and precisely create complex 3D designs using Design Center. You will have a solid understanding of parametric and synchronous modeling, assembly development, technical drawing creation, and surface modeling for free-form geometries. In addition, you’ll learn about modern features for AI-powered support, automation, and verification of design processes. Knowledge of Convergent Modeling, Model-Based Definition, and Product Manufacturing Information will round out your skill set.
You will also use the 2D functions and techniques of the latest version of AutoCAD software quickly and effectively to create complex two-dimensional drawings. The Autodesk product range is the most widely used CAD software in the world. As a vector-oriented drawing program, AutoCAD is based on simple objects such as lines, polylines, circles, arcs and texts and therefore offers you an excellent introduction to the field of CAD. You will also get to know 3D drawings and basic visualization techniques.
After the course, you will also be able to use the versatile CAD application SOLIDWORKS at a professional level and have practical and comprehensive knowledge. You will model parametric 3D individual parts and assemblies, create standard-compliant drawings and use AI-supported assist functions to increase productivity.
The course is aimed at people with a degree in engineering and experience in the field of design, product designers, technicians, technical draughtsmen from the fields of mechanical or electrical engineering and specialists from other sectors with relevant professional experience.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).