LightningCAD vs. NX CAD

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
LightningCAD
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
The sophistication of CAD with the simplicity of CPQ systems, LightningCAD was created to be customized for any design and/or configuration company. LightningCAD translates business rules into a platform to enables an intuitive design and help follow the specifications of the end-to-end process so that CAD designers can focus on complicated tasks while the sales team can design on-site, or clients can design themselves. The vendor states LightningCAD's partnering…N/A
NX CAD
Score 8.5 out of 10
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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.N/A
Pricing
LightningCADNX CAD
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
LightningCADNX CAD
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
Additional DetailsThe price is dependant on the amount of customization required per application. The development is based on an iterative process, and there are two options for pricing. The first is a revenue-sharing structure, where users pay a percentage of their revenue from using the software per month. The second option is customization plus licensing. The user pays the customization fee upfront as development is happening and then simply pays a monthly licensing fee.
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Community Pulse
LightningCADNX CAD
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Features
LightningCADNX CAD
Computer-Aided Design Software
Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
LightningCAD
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Ratings
NX CAD
7.7
1 Ratings
22% above category average
3D Modeling00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
2D Drafting00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Parametric Design00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Assembly Design00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Customization and Extensions00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
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LightningCADNX CAD
Small Businesses
Onshape
Onshape
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Onshape
Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Onshape
Onshape
Score 9.0 out of 10
Onshape
Onshape
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Score 8.8 out of 10
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Score 8.8 out of 10
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User Ratings
LightningCADNX CAD
Likelihood to Recommend
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8.4
(24 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
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8.5
(7 ratings)
Usability
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6.9
(6 ratings)
Support Rating
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7.3
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
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7.4
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
LightningCADNX CAD
Likelihood to Recommend
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
NX CAD is very good when it comes to three dimensional modelling and rendering and visualization. Furthermore, the export to jt function together with import into other Siemens software packages, such as Teamcenter, is a major reason why I am using NX. However, it can be a little more computationally expensive compare to other CAD packages.
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Pros
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
  • Seamless interaction across multiple departments.
  • The software allows you to create a very high level of control and organization within your engineering staff. This reduces the companies mistakes and maximizes productivity.
  • The software makes it very easy to track your product through every phase of the production cycle.
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Cons
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
  • Keeping the colors of surfaces if volume bodies are linked
  • Show and keep symbolic threads
  • For me, I miss more information why a surface can't be deleted or a radius is not possible. And maybe a solution, how could it look like, if NX CAD adds a new surface.
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Likelihood to Renew
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
possibility of integration and customization
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Usability
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
Siemens NX CAD has been has been simple in design & user interface. It is best among the competitors. It can develop heavy models & designs with very ease. It has Layers options for arranging multiple assemblies in the same file. It does not require heavy system investment & works fine on professional PCs
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Support Rating
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
NX CAD version is going out of support after only 12 months. Changes will not be implemented after 12 months from prodcution
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Implementation Rating
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
the manitenance period is too small for our implementation timeline
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Alternatives Considered
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
The only reason why NX was chosen was due to the process management, and revision control that's built-in. And being able to limit access to files and if they can be modified.
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Return on Investment
RoleModel Software
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Siemens AG
  • 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.
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ScreenShots

LightningCAD Screenshots

Screenshot of 3D view for a dental LightningCAD applicationScreenshot of 3D view for a fall safety platform LightningCAD applicationScreenshot of 2D designer view for a fall safety platform LightningCAD applicationScreenshot of 2D side view for a fall safety platform LightningCAD applicationScreenshot of Infographic for a deck designer LightningCAD applicationScreenshot of 2D and 3D view for a fall safety platform LightningCAD application

NX CAD Screenshots

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.Screenshot of Studies show an inordinate amount of time can be spent by designers as they look for previous or similar parts. The software can search for similarly-shaped parts.Screenshot of NX has the ability to validate a part (or assembly) and its adherence to standards, collisions, and manufacturability.Screenshot of Virtual inspection and mark up full sized assemblies.Screenshot of a rendering created from the actual product design. Notice the lighting and surface realism.