Preface

Siemens PLM Software has partnered with Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People's Republic of China to support education in engineering technology and help provide the global manufacturing industry with a highly trained and heavily recruited workforce.

This series of textbook cultivates innovative engineering technology talent and enhances career competitive advantages for China's university students.It supports the use of leading edge technology to give students a solid platform to become excellent engineers in the 21st century,and pioneer the development of digital and intelligent manufacturing throughout the country.

This series of textbook combines theory and practice through explanation and examples to enhance the reader's basic knowledge and skills of product lifecycle management (PLM).

The curriculum integrates attributes and processes from Siemens PLM Software,which is used by leading manufacturing companies around the globe to develop some of the world's most sophisticated products.This includes NX™ software for integrated computer-aided design,manufacturing and engineering simulation (CAD/CAM/CAE),Teamcenter® software for digital lifecycle management software and Tecnomatix® software for digital manufacturing.

Strong instruction by top China universities accelerates the development of certified industrial IT talent and boosts the application of computer-aided and digital technologies in the field of engineering.

We are impressed with the innovative engineering design projects developed by students leveraging this series of textbook with top notch classroom instruction.

Leo Liang

CEO and Manager Director

Greater China

Siemens PLM Software

Dora Smith

Global Director

Academic Partner Program

Siemens PLM Software