NX CAD vs. ZW3D

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NX CAD
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
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
ZW3D
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
ZW3D is a 3D CAD/CAE/CAM solution that can take users through the entire product development journey from conception to production. Harnessing the power of design, simulation, and manufacturing, ZW3D helps users to build better products faster at less cost. Whether for a small workshop or an enterprise organization, ZW3D aims to cover all needs, with features including solid-surface hybrid modeling, structural simulation, 2-5 axis machining and specialized tools for sheet metal,…
$1,800
one-time fee
Pricing
NX CADZW3D
Editions & Modules
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ZW3D Lite
$1,800
one-time fee
ZW3D Standard
$3,000
one-time fee
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NX CADZW3D
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details1. Depending on the country of residence, relevant taxes will be added at checkout. ​2. Yearly maintenance is optional and not included in prices above, to keep the perpetual license up-to-date with the next annual version and corresponding service packs.
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Community Pulse
NX CADZW3D
Features
NX CADZW3D
Computer-Aided Design Software
Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
NX CAD
7.6
5 Ratings
3% above category average
ZW3D
-
Ratings
3D Modeling8.75 Ratings00 Ratings
2D Drafting8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Rendering and Visualization6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Parametric Design8.45 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration and Sharing6.54 Ratings00 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats7.65 Ratings00 Ratings
Assembly Design8.35 Ratings00 Ratings
Simulation and Analysis7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation7.15 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization and Extensions7.35 Ratings00 Ratings
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NX CADZW3D
Small Businesses
Onshape
Onshape
Score 7.1 out of 10
Onshape
Onshape
Score 7.1 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Onshape
Onshape
Score 7.1 out of 10
Onshape
Onshape
Score 7.1 out of 10
Enterprises
Rhino
Rhino
Score 8.3 out of 10
Navisworks
Navisworks
Score 9.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
NX CADZW3D
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(28 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.5
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.3
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.3
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.4
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
NX CADZW3D
Likelihood to Recommend
Siemens AG
There is perfect integration between NX CAD and NX CAM modules with less data loss. Better graphical interface and simplified commands makes NX CAD a better software then others. The tool has scope to develop an algorithm for generating surfaces from the point data. Include of option to convert .STL to any CAD format will be helpful. The connectivity of splines laying in different planes can be improvised.
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ZWSOFT
No answers on this topic
Pros
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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ZWSOFT
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Cons
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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ZWSOFT
No answers on this topic
Likelihood to Renew
Siemens AG
possibility of integration and customization
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ZWSOFT
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Usability
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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ZWSOFT
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Support Rating
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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ZWSOFT
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Implementation Rating
Siemens AG
the manitenance period is too small for our implementation timeline
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ZWSOFT
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Alternatives Considered
Siemens AG
NX CAD is very good for interoperability between different three dimensional modelling softwares, it can convert to .jt models, from native format such as .CATPart, .CATProduct, and ones from SOLIDWORKS. Also it is integrated to Siemens Teamcenter, which also enables other downstream workflow, such as Tecnomatix Process Simulate. Other software packages would need more integration effort to make this possible
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ZWSOFT
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Return on Investment
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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ZWSOFT
No answers on this topic
ScreenShots

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.

ZW3D Screenshots

Screenshot of New render engine improves the efficiency of processing multi-solid, large assemblies and complex toolpath models.Screenshot of Layout-based Top-down Design for the assembly design, links the all design phases from top to down and standardizes design logic.Screenshot of Structure Module offers various standard and non-standard profile types. It can quick modify structure's joint types, add profile elements, and generate a structural cutting list.Screenshot of Fatigue analysis helps evaluate product lifecycles and optimize product design.