Ratings and Reviews 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

This software has no reviews. Be the first to write a review.

Write a Review

Ratings and Reviews 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

This software has no reviews. Be the first to write a review.

Write a Review

Alternatives to Consider

  • Azore CFD Reviews & Ratings
    24 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Altium Develop Reviews & Ratings
    1,359 Ratings
    Company Website
  • MicroStation Reviews & Ratings
    592 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Innoslate Reviews & Ratings
    93 Ratings
    Company Website
  • HiveMQ Reviews & Ratings
    88 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Interfacing Integrated Management System (IMS) Reviews & Ratings
    66 Ratings
    Company Website
  • NetBrain Reviews & Ratings
    265 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Skedda Reviews & Ratings
    541 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Planview AdaptiveWork Reviews & Ratings
    713 Ratings
    Company Website
  • Teradata VantageCloud Reviews & Ratings
    1,120 Ratings
    Company Website

What is Designcenter NX CAD?

Designcenter NX CAD is a Siemens product design platform that provides a comprehensive, flexible, and scalable set of CAD tools for modern engineering teams. It is built to help organizations remove barriers to innovation, improve design quality, increase productivity, and reduce development costs. The software supports users across experience levels, from startups and small teams to global enterprises with complex product development requirements. Designcenter NX CAD helps teams create 3D models, illustrations, mechanical designs, electronic and electrical components, automation designs, and immersive engineering experiences. Its MCAD capabilities support multiple modeling methods, including solid modeling, surface modeling, parametric modeling, direct modeling, explicit modeling, and facet-based modeling. The platform also strengthens ECAD and MCAD collaboration by enabling electrical, electronic, and mechanical teams to work from a shared digital twin. AI-enabled capabilities support faster workflows, more intuitive design processes, copilot assistance, improved quality, and shorter development timelines. Immersive engineering tools allow teams to view, simulate, interact with, and manipulate designs in XR and VR environments for stronger collaboration and visualization. Designcenter NX CAD also supports automation design by helping electrical, mechanical, and automation engineers work together more effectively on machine design. Built-in data management, Teamcenter integration, PLM connectivity, and Siemens Xcelerator interoperability help teams manage product information, reduce errors, and connect digital threads across the product lifecycle. With Designcenter X NX tiers, value-based licensing tokens, cloud or on-premises deployment, and support for digital twin creation, Designcenter NX CAD gives organizations the flexibility to scale design capabilities as their needs grow.

What is Auto-Trol?

Streamlining the creation, configuration, and management of technical illustrations can significantly speed up the product lifecycle, achieved through a versatile, powerful, and expandable toolkit. The IgniteTech Auto-Trol solution is tailored for on-premise use and consists of two main elements: Konfig and Technical Illustrator. Konfig is an all-encompassing configuration management system that integrates electronic document/data management (EDM), product data/lifecycle management (PLM), and workflow (WF) features within a single platform. On the other hand, Technical Illustrator is an advanced computer-aided design (CAD) tool that facilitates the creation and management of technical illustrations. This dynamic pairing supports efficient document storage, version control, and automation of workflows. By delivering precise technical illustrations essential for product assembly, operation, service, sales, support, and training, businesses can maintain a competitive edge in their industries. Moreover, this comprehensive solution not only optimizes operational processes but also improves the quality and availability of crucial technical documentation for all stakeholders involved. In conclusion, adopting such innovative tools can lead to enhanced productivity and better collaboration across teams.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Azure Marketplace
CloudApper Incidents
Cortona2D Viewer
DFMPro
EnSuite ReVue
Glassdome
HOOPS Exchange
Makersite
Mongoose
NVIDIA Iray
OpenBOM
PhysicsX
Plasticity
SprutCAM X
Switch Automation
Synode
ThinkDesign
VXelements
eCATALOG 3Dfindit

Integrations Supported

Azure Marketplace
CloudApper Incidents
Cortona2D Viewer
DFMPro
EnSuite ReVue
Glassdome
HOOPS Exchange
Makersite
Mongoose
NVIDIA Iray
OpenBOM
PhysicsX
Plasticity
SprutCAM X
Switch Automation
Synode
ThinkDesign
VXelements
eCATALOG 3Dfindit

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$287 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Siemens

Date Founded

1847

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

www.siemens.com/en-us/products/designcenter/nx-cad-software/

Company Facts

Organization Name

IgniteTech

Date Founded

2000

Company Location

United States

Company Website

ignitetech.com/auto-trol/

Categories and Features

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility
Finite Element Analysis
Fluid Dynamics
Import / Export Files
Integrated 3D Modeling
Manufacturing Process Simulation
Mechanical Event Simulation
Multibody Dynamics
Thermal Analysis

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

Simulation

1D Simulation
3D Modeling
3D Simulation
Agent-Based Modeling
Continuous Modeling
Design Analysis
Direct Manipulation
Discrete Event Modeling
Dynamic Modeling
Graphical Modeling
Industry Specific Database
Monte Carlo Simulation
Motion Modeling
Presentation Tools
Stochastic Modeling
Turbulence Modeling

Categories and Features

Configuration Management

Access Control / Permissions
Application Deployment
Automated Provisioning
Infrastructure Automation
Node Management
Orchestration
Reporting Analytics / Visualization
Task Management

Workflow Management

Access Controls/Permissions
Approval Process Control
Business Process Automation
Calendar Management
Compliance Tracking
Configurable Workflow
Customizable Dashboard
Document Management
Forms Management
Graphical Workflow Editor
Mobile Access
No-Code
Task Management
Third Party Integrations
Workflow Configuration

Popular Alternatives

CATIA Reviews & Ratings

CATIA

Dassault Systèmes

Popular Alternatives

SmartForm Reviews & Ratings

SmartForm

IgniteTech
Creo Reviews & Ratings

Creo

PTC
Canvas X Geo Reviews & Ratings

Canvas X Geo

Canvas GFX
Rhino 8 Reviews & Ratings

Rhino 8

Robert McNeel & Associates