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"The computer-aided design software with a wide range of features."
Souleymane D. - Etudiant technicien August 26, 2023
STARTING PRICE
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EASE OF USE
4.2/5
Based on Capterra user reviews
Siemens NX software is a flexible and powerful integrated solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers the next generation of design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions that enable companies to realize the value of the digital twin.
Provider
Siemens
Located In
Germany
Foundation
1847
Deployment
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Support
Email/Help Desk
Content Source: Siemens NX
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Siemens NX Reviews
Pros
After half a year of using Siemens NX, I have been amazed by its powerful 3D design and simulation capabilities thanks to its intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
It is a fun tool to master, and it seems the future with 3D printers makes it privately interesting to know how to do as one could be able to print their own components for varying uses.
Overall, good experience with NX. I have used for 8 months and so far I can say that this software is one of the best in the market.
I most like the multiple commands on modelling and I really like the fact that NX is very intuitive. Animation is not easy, but you can find resources online from Siemens.
Cons
Siemens NX is a high-end software and its licensing cost can be expensive, which may pose a limitation for small and medium-sized enterprises or independent designers with limited budgets.
It consumes a bit of RAM memory, which make the software slow. Drafting is a bit laggy and error sketchs.
Inability to quit a hung-up process, causing either massive delays or loss of work in the case of shutting down the application.
Be prepared for some trouble, however, as the tutorials quickly gets outdated as features are moved and renamed from time to time.
"The computer-aided design software with a wide range of features."
Overall: Siemens NX is a powerful and comprehensive software that is compatible with various software and file formats. It is widely used in the manufacturing industry.
Pros: The feature I love is the simulation and analysis of products: You can perform virtual tests to evaluate the strength, durability, and performance of products before their physical manufacturing, which can reduce costs and development time.
Cons: What I don't like is the collaboration aspect; the features it offers are a bit limited. I feel that they could do better, but overall it's still a good software.
"NX Review for Design"
Overall: For me NX is very user friendly CAD software for new user who are in primary leraning phase. NX gives step by step procedures when we are struggling to draw a part. along with this NX also shows the existing errors by each step of our designing. NX gives me clearity about how to draw and make complex desgin step by step. NX will give both offline and online support to user and this is very helpful for me.
Pros: ) NX's synchronous technology allows users to work with both parametric and direct modeling techniques. This flexibility enables quick design iterations and easy modification of imported geometry from other CAD systems, enhancing productivity and collaboration. 2) NX supports extensive automation features such as customizable templates, feature-based modeling, and automated toolpath generation. These capabilities help streamline repetitive tasks and reduce manual intervention, leading to faster and more efficient workflows. 3) Siemens NX provides a fully integrated suite encompassing CAD, CAE, and CAM capabilities within a single platform. This integration allows seamless transition between design, analysis, and manufacturing processes, reducing the need for multiple software packages and ensuring data consistency. 4) NX integrates seamlessly with Siemens’ Teamcenter PLM software, facilitating robust data management, collaboration, and lifecycle management. This integration enhances traceability, reduces errors, and improves overall project coordination.
Cons: 1) It take time for NX to convert files from neutral file format. 2) Strong PLM integration with Teamcenter, but less seamless with Dassault products. 3) NX have lots of commands to exicute an same operation in different way so in some cases it is confusing. 4) Strong, but slightly less advanced than CATIA in surfacing.
"Please improve usability, display full menus, fix glitches in display, graphics, and selection"
Overall: NX2206 with Teamcenter really is the worst package I have had to pick up in my 30+ years of 3D-CAD modelers
Pros: I can get it to work for my designs usually
Cons: NX2206 is very un-intuitive, extra steps required for simple feature creation and component mapping. Very poor re-usability of data, can't easily copy parts, at least to complicated to make useful without some deep dive into wavelinks, etc. Should be more productive, logical, select any object for curve creation in sketch.
"One of the best Cad programs out there!! "
Pros: I love how simple the application is and everything is inclusive. There are many tutorials based on NX that can help strengthen your skills accessed through their catalogs.
Cons: When you first start using it, it is a bit confusing as there are many components to learn but as you get the hang of it - it is fairly easy.
"Siemens NX Review"
Pros: Had to use this software for a specific OEM. It's interface is simple to understand and it's easy to find some trainning videos on the internet.
Cons: Required some trainning at the start but nothing to serious. Not the best option considering the price but it gets the job done.
