NX CAD vs. Siemens Valor

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NX CAD
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Siemens NX software is an integrated product design solution that helps deliver products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions that enable companies to realize the value of the digital twin.N/A
Siemens Valor
Score 7.3 out of 10
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Siemens' Valor is a software tool in manufacturing and process engineering editions. Its manufacturing solutions enable utilizing data generated across production operations. The solutions provides a platform for gathering, analyzing and leveraging data from all machines and processes on the shop floor. Dashboards and reports provide views into equipment, line and factory performance, including enterprise resource planning (ERP). Manufacturing analytics for materials and automation of…N/A
Pricing
NX CADSiemens Valor
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NX CADSiemens Valor
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
NX CADSiemens Valor
Computer-Aided Design Software
Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
NX CAD
7.6
Ratings
7% above category average
Siemens Valor
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Ratings
3D Modeling8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
2D Drafting8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Rendering and Visualization5.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Parametric Design8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration and Sharing6.50 Ratings00 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Assembly Design8.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Simulation and Analysis7.30 Ratings00 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation7.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization and Extensions7.40 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
NX CADSiemens Valor
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
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7.3
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Likelihood to Renew
8.5
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Usability
7.3
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Support Rating
7.3
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Implementation Rating
7.4
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User Testimonials
NX CADSiemens Valor
Likelihood to Recommend
NX CAD is very good when it comes to three dimensional modelling and rendering and visualization. Furthermore, the export to jt function together with import into other Siemens software packages, such as Teamcenter, is a major reason why I am using NX. However, it can be a little more computationally expensive compare to other CAD packages.
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Automate the process for DFM and DFT. Reduce rework.
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Pros
  • Seamless interaction across multiple departments.
  • The software allows you to create a very high level of control and organization within your engineering staff. This reduces the companies mistakes and maximizes productivity.
  • The software makes it very easy to track your product through every phase of the production cycle.
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  • VPL: component info from Siemens library server, component management.
  • NPI: integration with Xpedition Designer.
  • Easy to install and configure Valor.
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Cons
  • Keeping the colors of surfaces if volume bodies are linked
  • Show and keep symbolic threads
  • For me, I miss more information why a surface can't be deleted or a radius is not possible. And maybe a solution, how could it look like, if NX CAD adds a new surface.
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  • Valor NPI licenses: we are working with Siemens to resolve the issue that Siemens doesn't check out the "command-line" Valor NPI Xpedition license when running Valor checking from Xpedition Designer.
  • Valor Process Prep: we discovered a defect in the product. Currently waiting for a fix.
  • Rule checking: Too many false positives.
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Likelihood to Renew
It works very well for our organization. It has made us much more productive.
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Usability
Siemens NX CAD has been has been simple in design & user interface. It is best among the competitors. It can develop heavy models & designs with very ease. It has Layers options for arranging multiple assemblies in the same file. It does not require heavy system investment & works fine on professional PCs
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Support Rating
NX CAD version is going out of support after only 12 months. Changes will not be implemented after 12 months from prodcution
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Implementation Rating
Need more clear training
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Alternatives Considered
I like NX CAD modelling features and drafting tool bars which helps in accomplishing the task in minimum steps. The available tools precisely generate the splines and complex geometries as required. There is perfect integration between NX CAD and NX CAM modules with less data loss. Better graphical interface and simplified commands makes NX CAD a better software then others.
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Return on Investment
  • Through API implementation we have created some CAD Automation tool that saved us about 100h to create specific 3D geometry
  • Teamcenter integration leverage quality of 3D geometry because avoid any situation of duplicated version of same Item that can take lot of hours to verify the correct version
  • Possibility to integrate different 3D format allow to earlier detect possible impact of wrong geometry
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  • Helps us establish a standard of work.
  • Help us streamline the DFM and DFT process.
  • Help us reduce rework.
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ScreenShots

NX CAD Screenshots

Screenshot of NX technology can generate multiple design options. (It's like having an extra employee dedicated to "trying out" different designs.) Then Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) can be used to generate the part.Screenshot of Studies show an inordinate amount of time can be spent by designers as they look for previous or similar parts. The software can search for similarly-shaped parts.Screenshot of NX has the ability to validate a part (or assembly) and its adherence to standards, collisions, and manufacturability.Screenshot of Virtual inspection and mark up full sized assemblies.Screenshot of a rendering created from the actual product design. Notice the lighting and surface realism.