NX CAD

Score8.1 out of 10

46 Reviews and Ratings

What is NX CAD?

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.

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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.

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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.

2D Drafting
Provides tools for creating and editing 2D drawings, including the ability to add dimensions, annotations, and symbols.
Category average: 8.1
3D Modeling
Allows users to create and manipulate 3D objects with precise measurements and control.
Category average: 8.1
Parametric Design
Enables users to define and modify design parameters, allowing for faster iteration and design changes.
Category average: 7.3

Documentation and Annotation
Allows users to create detailed technical drawings, including the ability to add dimensions, annotations, and symbols.
Category average: 6.8
Collaboration and Sharing
Provides tools for sharing and collaborating on designs with others in real-time, including the ability to track changes and manage design revisions.
Category average: 6.4
Rendering and Visualization
Allows users to create realistic images and visualizations of their designs, including the ability to apply materials, textures, and lighting effects.
Category average: 6.3

Most Frequent Users

Top 3 industries using NX CAD.

Based on HG Insights installation data

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#1 most frequent

Manufacturing

50.1%

1,559 installations of 3,111

#2 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

14.8%

459 installations of 3,111

#3 most frequent

Information

4.6%

144 installations of 3,111

Verified User

Engineer in Engineering (5001-10,000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use NX for the plastic part design. We use for the plastic exterior component lie Energy absorber and aprons . Scope is in expression work for the lobe of the energy absorber.

Pros

NX is going in synchronous Modelling but not recommended by the OEM as it is nonparametric modelling.
For same use we have multiple option commands in NX.
Search toolbar good option in case we don't find any command.

Cons

NX2306 is needed to improve the Visualization icon of commands in history tree like in NX11
NX2306 need improve the constraints/relation in sketcher
In NX2306 Analysis for measure multiple solid bodies need to play much.
Constraint color and relations to be improved.
Thickness at point command need to be added.

Return on Investment

It is good software tool to compare to other tools in market.
It improved our business.
NX and TCPLM is good to use for the sustainability.

Usability

Other Software Used

CATIA, AutoCAD, PTC Creo

Verified User

Engineer in Engineering (501-1000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am using NX CAD for mainly
1. For modeling of 3D complex geometries.
2. For simulation and analysis of new designs.
Using NX CAD for simulation helps to evaluate the performance of products in terms of strength and durability before actual manufacturing which helps to save costs and product development time.

Pros

3D parametric solid modeling, surface modeling and assembly modeling
Handling large assemblies and complex designs
Motion simulations to analyze and optimize mechanisms
Finite element analysis for structural and thermal performance

Cons

Improved documentation, including tutorials and user guides, could help new users navigate the software more effectively. Also intermittent sessions can improve the experience.
Customizing the interface and workflows can be challenging, advanced knowledge of software is required in such case.
Simulation capabilities can be improved in NX making its application widespread.

Return on Investment

Increased productivity and efficiency with NX CAD has resulted in faster design iterations and reduced development time.
NX CAD has resulted in Improved design quality due to use of its simulation capability which allow virtual testing and optimization of product.
NX CAD is complex tools to learn and it takes time for new user to learn it and requires training for longer duration and ultimately it affects efficiency.

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Maurizio Cortesi View profile

Senior Software Engineer in Information Technology at Baker Hughes (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using NX as a CAD/CAM tool in Engineering department and Manufacturing department.We are leveraging MBD approach and we integrate 3D model coming from different suppliers and different formats

Pros

High configurability
Lot of features available
Perfect integration with Teamcenter
3D mathematical management

Cons

Error message should be more clear for user
Simplify management of custom application menu
Sharing better guide and example

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

Alternatives Considered

SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge and PTC Creo

Other Software Used

Teamcenter, ServiceNow Now Platform

Sara Wang

Research Fellow in Manufacturing at University of Nottingham (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We needed a CAD platform that works with the Siemens tool chain, that supports basic 3D modelling functionality, offers import and export capability for other types of CAD software, such as CATIA v5, Solidworks and PTC Creo etc, at the same time, offers the linked other properties, like mass, material, possibly further simulation functionalities.

Pros

3D modelling
Mass property analysis
Sizing and tolerencing

Cons

Sizing and tolerence
Better coordinate system creation tool with mass property
Ability to configure product/assembly structure upon import

Most Important Features

Teamcenter integration
jt export functionality
Rendering and visualisation
easy to import from other CAD

Return on Investment

Supports the digital information flow
Enables 3D modelling and visualisation
Enabled models from other CAD format to be imported

Alternatives Considered

CATIA, PTC Creo and SOLIDWORKS

Other Software Used

CATIA, Tecnomatix, Teamcenter

Pascal Leuckert View profile

Senior Consultant CAx Applications in Product Management at Inhouse at Docufy GmbH (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using NX CAD to develop our software in the NX environment.

Pros

The usage of NX CAD is quite intuitive
There is just not only one way to accomplish an engineering task
The handling of large assemblies is pretty good compared to other CAD-systems

Cons

Assembly weight management
Some features are pretty hard to understand cause the help is not very useful, especially new features
Early adoption features should be more accessible for users

Most Important Features

Large Assemblies
Freeform features
Realize shape functions

Return on Investment

The software itself is pretty expensive compared to other CAD-systems.
Implementation is not out of the box, it requires a lot of consulting and iteration cycles.
On the positive side is to mention the seamless of downstream functionalities, from product development to manufacturing and visualization, etc.

Alternatives Considered

NX CAM and Teamcenter

Other Software Used

Teamcenter, Microsoft 365

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NX CAD Key Features

Top Performing Features

2D Drafting

3D Modeling

Parametric Design

Areas for Improvement

Documentation and Annotation

Collaboration and Sharing

Rendering and Visualization

Who Buys & Uses NX CAD

Most Frequent Users

Manufacturing

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Small Businesses

Mid-sized Companies

Enterprises

Most Frequent Users

United States of America

Germany

China

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Construction

Engineering

Product Management

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