What is NX/Solid Edge?
Next-generation 3D CAD that meets the demands of increasingly sophisticated manufacturing.
As product development becomes more complex and delivery times get shorter, design sites require tools that combine flexibility and precision.
Siemens' "NX" and "Solid Edge" are 3D CAD solutions that meet a variety of needs in product development.
We help you realize digital transformation and rapidly develop innovative, high-quality products.
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NX (for large enterprises)
Features
1. Advanced surface parametric modeling
2. Integrated design environment with CAE/CAM
3. PLM Integration with Teamcenter
merit
1. Complex, high-quality product shapes can be accurately realized
2. Streamlined processes from design to analysis and manufacturing
3. Organizations can optimize the entire product development process
Modeling Technology
Class A surface design (high-precision curved surface/ G2 / G3 continuity)
Estimated number of parts
~Hundreds of thousands of points (over 100,000 points possible)
Collaboration tools
・PDM/PLM:
Teamcenter Fully integrated with
BOM / ERP / MES Supports collaboration with
・CAE: Simcenter 3D (Structure, vibration, acoustics, fluid, etc.) and integration
・CAM: NX CAM (5 Axis/complex machining/ NC optimization)
・Immersive engineering using head-mounted displays: High-quality images 4K OLED Equipped with a micro display and controller, it is intuitive 3D Manipulate objects and 3D CAD Collaborative design is possible directly on the data.
| function | Standard | Advanced | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad-hoc online guest sharing | ● | ● | ● |
| Web editing | |||
| Feature-Based Solid Modeling | ● | ● | ● |
| Synchronous Technology | ● | ● | ● |
| drafting | ● | ● | ● |
| assembly | ● | ● | ● |
| Sheet Metal Design | ● | ● | ● |
| Data Exchange | ● | ● | ● |
| Extendable with NX X Value Based Licensing | ● | ● | ● |
| Base-Level Data Management | ● | ● | ● |
| Teamcenter Integration | ● | ● | ● |
| Core Convergent Modeling | ● | ● | ● |
| Basic Freeform Modeling | ● | ● | ● |
| Shape visualization | ● | ● | |
| HD3D visual report, OOTB report | ● | ● | ● |
| User-defined functions | ● | ● | |
| PMI | ● | ● | |
| Basic wiring | ● | ● | |
| Photo-quality rendering | ● | ● | |
| Product Verification | ● | ● | |
| HD3D visual reporting, custom report editing | ● | ||
| Advanced Assembly Modeling | ● | ||
| AI-based selection of similar components | ● | ||
| AI-based selection prediction | ● | ||
| Freeform Shape | ● | ||
| Advanced Freeform Modeling | ● | ||
| Advanced Surface Analysis | ● | ||
| Molded part verification | ● |
Solid Edge (for mid-sized businesses)
Features
1. Supports both history and non-history
2. Best-in-class large assembly, sheet metal, and drafting capabilities
3.Powered by Siemens: Parasolid, D-cubed, JT, Nastran, ertc...
merit
1. Flexible editing and responsive to design changes
2. Effective use of 2D/3D assets
3. Scalability/investment effectiveness of Siemens products
Estimated number of parts
~ Thousands of items (approximately 3,000 to 10,000 items) * Depending on data storage format
Collaboration tools
・PDM/PLM: Teamcenter Compatible with
・CAE: Solid Edge Simulation (linear stress/eigenvalue/buckling/steady-state heat transfer/transient heat/harmonic response), motion, FLOEFD (thermal fluid), Simcenter Femap
・CAM: Solid Edge CAM Pro 2.5 axis (standard), 3 shaft/ 5 Shaft/complex machining
30-day free trial
You can experience both NX X and Solid EdgeX.
Technical support is provided, so you can rest assured about everything from installation to operation.