NX CAD is developed specifically for product designers of all experience levels, delivering superior capabilities:
Create illustrations and 3D models
Analyze product design feasibility, identify and resolve errors prior to production
Seamlessly share data to facilitate collaboration and accelerate production cycles
Advantages of CAD：
Boost design efficiency and drive innovation
Accelerate mechanical design workflows
Enable collaboration with customers and suppliers
Reduce waste and costs in the design process
Improve product quality from the outset
Streamline workflows from model to printed parts
Industries of Application：
Automate the entire tool development process, including part design and detailed tooling design — providing workflow-based solutions for industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, and medical devices.
Product Classification：
Extend from individual design steps to all phases of product development. Choose freely from modeling methods: from explicit solid and surface modeling, to parametric and direct modeling, and facet-based modeling.
Siemens NX (referred to as NX) is an integrated Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software. NX offers robust features and tools for designing, analyzing, and manufacturing a wide range of products across diverse sectors including machinery, electronics, aerospace, automotive, and marine industries.
Functions and Applications
Geometric Modeling: NX features advanced geometric modeling capabilities to help users create complex 3D models.
Sketching, Curve and Surface Modeling (CAD): Provides a rich set of sketching, curve and surface modeling tools, along with assembly and stitching functions, enabling users to design and assemble products with ease.
Engineering Analysis and Simulation (CAE): Allows users to perform structural analysis, thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics analysis, etc., to evaluate product performance and reliability under various operating conditions.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM): Delivers comprehensive CAM functionalities to generate high-quality NC programming codes, supporting a variety of machine tools and machining operations.
②SolidEdge:
Siemens Solid Edge is a 3D CAD software developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software. With its advanced technologies, AI-assisted design capabilities, and powerful collaboration features, it serves as a robust tool for manufacturing enterprises of all sizes to implement digital transformation strategies.
Key Features：
Cloud Collaboration: Solid Edge SaaS supports cloud-based collaboration, allowing users to access and share data anytime, anywhere from any device.
Augmented Reality (AR): Leverage AR functionality to visualize products in real-world environments.
Flexible Licensing Options: Value-based licensing options enable users to select plug-in features according to their needs.
Reduced Clicks: The latest version is designed to minimize user clicks and enhance work efficiency.
2. Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD)
From individual machines to complete production lines, it enables electrical engineers to work on the same backbone as mechanical and software counterparts, thereby accelerating design and reducing errors.
Mentor:
Siemens Mentor, now renamed Siemens EDA, is one of the world’s top three Electronic Design Automation (EDA) brands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of EDA software, hardware, and services.
Its business scope covers IC design, verification and manufacturing, IC packaging design and verification, electronic system design and manufacturing, and other fields.
Products include, but are not limited to, SOC/IC/FPGA/PCB/SI design tools and services, as well as embedded software solutions.
Key Application Fields of Siemens NX (formerly Siemens NX Mentor)，Siemens NX is widely used across multiple industries, with key application areas as follows：
Automotive Design and Manufacturing: Siemens NX provides next-generation design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions for automotive enterprises, helping them realize the value of digital twins. By integrating Mentor Graphics’ Capital and Xpedition product portfolios, it achieves the integration of electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
Aerospace: Aerospace companies utilize NX software to coordinate various work processes, involving data sharing and distribution.
Electronics and Semiconductor Industry: NX integrates NX, Capital, Xpedition, and Teamcenter (Product Lifecycle Management software) to enable seamless data flow and collaboration between electronic and mechanical design teams.
Machine Tool Industry: The Siemens Xcelerator platform offers a variety of cloud, edge, and on-premise software applications for the machine tool industry, accelerating digital transformation.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): NX supports additive manufacturing technologies, and is widely applied in aerospace, electronics, medical, energy, mold, and automotive industries to meet customized demands.
Building Information Modeling (BIM): The BIM functionality of NX is also applicable in the construction industry.
Industrial Automation: Siemens NX is used in the field of industrial automation, providing digital solutions.
Other Industries: Including but not limited to heavy construction equipment, high-performance racing cars, medical technology products, all-electric composite aircraft, and circuit board vibration analysis.
In summary, as an integrated solution, Siemens NX is widely used in automotive, aerospace, electronics, machine tool, additive manufacturing, building information modeling, and industrial automation industries, providing comprehensive support for design, simulation, and manufacturing.
