Parasolid

Coverage of Siemens' Parasolid kernel — the modeling engine that powers Solid Edge, NX, SolidWorks, Onshape, and dozens of other CAD systems. History, licensing dynamics, and where competition is finally emerging.

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Siemens PLM Components 2026 — Parasolid: One Ring to Rule Them All?

Siemens PLM Components 2026 at Downing College Cambridge brought together kernel teams, customers, and AI-first startups around one question: as geometry representations multiply and AI agents enter the loop, what role does Parasolid play in the next decade of engineering software?

Apr 30, 2026· 7 min read