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    Onshape

    Score6.4 out of 10
    N/AOnshape is a cloud-native product development platform with integrated CAD, data management and analytics. Onshape aims to accelerate time to market and improve innovation by: 1) Access: Unlike file-based CAD which is on-premise only, Onshape enables remote access for designers and engineers from anywhere, and on any internet-connected device -including tablets and smart phones. 2) Collaboration: Onshape aims to eliminate the version control problems and blocking of file-based…

    $1,500

    per year per user

    Ultimaker Cura

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASince 2011, Ultimaker has built solutions for 3D printers, software, and materials that enable professional designers and engineers to innovate. Ultimaker Cura is a 3D printing software that enables users to prepare prints with a few clicks, integrate with CAD software for an easier workflow, or dive into custom settings for in-depth control.N/A
    Pricing
    OnshapeUltimaker Cura
    Editions & Modules
    Standard
    1,500
    per year per user
    Professional
    2,500
    per year per user
    Enterprise
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    per year per user
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    OnshapeUltimaker Cura
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNo dedicated hardware is required. Works on all web-connected devices including tablet, Chromebook, iPhone, Android.
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    OnshapeUltimaker Cura
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    OnshapeUltimaker Cura
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (61 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    8.6
    (38 ratings)
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    Implementation Rating
    9.3
    (34 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    OnshapeUltimaker Cura
    Likelihood to Recommend
    PTC
    Onshape shall be used by organizations where cost is a major factor as the license is relatively competitive than the competition. Where Onshape , excels the most is the ability to be operational on any device with internet connection and webbrowser. Onshape doesn't require your hardware to be beefed with Graphic cards (if added better). Where onshape can be better. If they are able to include simulation packages bundled like SOLIDWORKS.
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    Ultimaker
    Cura is well suited with complex parts in the different business of our customers. For example Automotiv or mechanical engineering. The drag and drop feature is simple and verry fast. The import of .step. files doesen`t work without plug in. We create always a .stl file wit our CAD software at the first
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    Pros
    PTC
    • Cloud-based infrastructure and collaboration is a primary benefit.
    • The available documentation is extremely thorough.
    • The ability to integrate with other software for simulation, renderings, etc. is fantastic.
    • Not having to save and being able to clearly see versions and change history is excellent.
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    Ultimaker
    • intuitive
    • easy to lern
    • available in a lot of languages
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    Cons
    PTC
    • Dimensioning a hole feature in a drawing when there are multiple holes, the hole count does not parametrically update. For example, when there are 3x of the same hole, Onshape forces you to manually type in 3x instead of parametrically populating the hole count. This gets very dangerous if say, one of the 3x holes changes but you forget to update the 3x to 2x. Other CAD software does provide this.
    • I know Onshape provides guidance on performance considerations and how to structure a project through their literature, however, a dedicated video from Onshape that directly addresses the guidelines on how to minimize file load and reload times would be beneficial to all future and current Onshape users. I think they should incorporate this directly in their training. Poindexter by Design went through the growing pains of this issue but through the Onshape literature and our own experiences we've developed guidelines on how to keep our Onshape performance maximized!
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    Ultimaker
    • sometimes the grafic is a litte bit hard to see for example the collor silver
    • support free areas are not so easy to define
    • cost estimation fpr the parts
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    Likelihood to Renew
    PTC
    Familiarity and ability to work from any location. Also easy to cooperate with potential customers, existing customers, systems users, and fabricating shops. Most of the standard designs are now in On Shape and I would like to continue using it. It is easier to run versions to clarify imrovements to the previous designs
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    Ultimaker
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    Usability
    PTC
    Onshape is great software and I have no trouble recommending it to CAD users and companies that need to do design work
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    Ultimaker
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    Support Rating
    PTC
    Been fairly standard experience with support team. Issues have always been addressed, but is understandably focused on business side applications which typically has different issues than education applications. I have very few IT issues with the design side of the software, my issues are more often with the control of users and access
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    Ultimaker
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    Online Training
    PTC
    I might be biased by coming from using three different CAD softwares in the past, so I already understood many modeling concepts, but the training OS offers is really good. Videos are clear, they explain operations in good detail and besides that OS has a really good help system that explains even more how every tool works.
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    Ultimaker
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    Implementation Rating
    PTC
    Onshape is revolutionary. Its advantage is that it can be used without having to download it. You are free to work wherever you want. This means that even if you take a vacation or attend a family event, your work will not be interrupted. You can still bring your work and complete it quickly.
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    Ultimaker
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    Alternatives Considered
    PTC
    I have used SOLIDWORKS for over four years, and the vault system is time intensive for control of design history, and revision management. I have used Pro-E for over four years, and this has the capability but is not user-friendly. Not needing high-end computers is another great reason to choose Onshape
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    Ultimaker
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    Return on Investment
    PTC
    • Super fast idea to concept parts and prototypes
    • So easy to share things with co-workers or higher management that I do it all the time
    • No, IT support is needed so no IT cost and no hassle working with in-house IT and their way of doing things
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    Ultimaker
    • positive: we have the free version
    • positive: alway new Updates with new ans better features
    • positive: the prinitng setting for our 3d printers are verry fast and work verry reliable so we have no issues with the printers
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