This course will teach you how to use two popular CAD programs. First, you’ll gain a solid understanding of model creation, assembly modeling, and drawing creation, as well as surface modeling with Design Center (formerly Siemens NX). You’ll then learn how to use Inventor to create 3D parametric solid models and drawings. An overview of how artificial intelligence is used in the workplace will round out your knowledge.
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Certificates: Inventor" certificate
Certificate in “CAD with DesignCenter (formerly Siemens NX) and Surface Modeling” -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
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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: 12 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
Inventor
Introduction to the Inventor interface (approx. 1 day)
User interface and navigation
Project structure and file management
Configuration and display settings
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation (approx. 1 day)
Use of AI in the design process
Practical Examples: Generative Design, Automated Validation Processes, Workflows with Autodesk Design Automation
Volumetric body creation (approx. 6 days)
Creating and modifying sketches
3D components: Extrusion, rotation, drilling, sweep, loft
Placed elements
Advanced modeling: multi-body technique, model states, surface processing
Methods of creation, working elements
Analyzing and editing the solid model
Design changes
Assembly modeling (approx. 3 days)
Assembly concepts: Bottom up/Top down/Middle out
Parametric positioning of components and links and 3D dependencies
Assembly elements, standard parts, libraries
Contact solvers and collision analysis
Motion simulation
Insertion of standard parts
Associative mirroring
Drawing derivation (approx. 2 days)
Drawing views
Manual and automatic dimensioning
Standard-compliant labeling and keywording
Drawing derivations of assemblies
Exploded views
Parts lists, item numbers, exploded views
Cross-highlighting between parts lists, balloons and views
Creation of individual title blocks and templates
Advanced topics (approx. 2 days)
Additional programs (design assistant)
Generators for shafts and gears
Insight into sheet metal processing and welded assemblies
"Pack and Go", iParts, model annotations
Interoperability with Revit/IFC
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
In addition, you will learn the professional handling of 3D design with the CAD program Inventor and will be able to use it immediately afterwards in the workplace. You will be able to use the latest software version quickly and confidently.
After the course, you will also be able to use the latest version of Autodesk Inventor for 3D design professionally and use the software safely and efficiently in practice - including innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automated modeling.
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.
The growing importance of Design Center (formerly Siemens NX) in automotive body manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and shipbuilding opens up countless new career opportunities for you.
The Inventor program is also used worldwide in mechanical engineering, toolmaking, sheet metal processing and plant engineering. Specialists with Inventor qualifications are employed in almost all industries.Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
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).