#1 most frequent
United States of America
40.8%1,270 installations of 3,111
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.
Categories & Use Cases
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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.
Top Performing Features
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
Areas for Improvement
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
Who Buys & Uses NX CAD
#2 most frequent
Germany
11.7%365 installations of 3,111
#3 most frequent
China
8.4%260 installations of 3,111
NX CAD USAGE OVERVIEW
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
NX CAD : Great tool for 3D modeling
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.
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.
Usability
NX in a Energy company
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
NX CAD Review - from an academic researcher perspective
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
NX CAD, a great solution for product development
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
