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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    NX CAM

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ANX CAM provides NC programming capabilities that enables the use of consistent 3D models, data and processes to connect planning and shop floor operations with a digital thread. It is used to streamline and automate NC programming, while reducing cycle time using application-specific tools.

    $174

    per month per seat

    ZBrush

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/APixologic in Los Angeles offers ZBrush, a digital sculpting and painting program for the 3D industry. Built within its interface, ZBrush offers tools for digital artists with an arsenal of features that have been developed with usability in mind, to create a user experience designed to feel natural while simultaneously inspiring the artist. With the ability to sculpt up to a billion polygons, ZBrush allows users to create almost limitless models.

    $39.95

    per month

    Pricing
    NX CAMZBrush
    Editions & Modules
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    Individual
    $39.95
    per month
    Individual
    $179.95
    per 6 months
    Individual
    $895.00
    perpetual license
    Companies & Students
    price varies
    floating perpetual license
    Companies & Students
    price varies
    academic perpetual license
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NX CAMZBrush
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsTo get information about all the available NX CAM configurations, please contact: Americas: 1 800 498 5351 EMEA: 00 800 70002222 Asia-Pacific: 001 800 03061910—
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    User Ratings
    NX CAMZBrush
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
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    Usability
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    User Testimonials
    NX CAMZBrush
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Siemens AG
    NX CAM is highly useful in the medical industry for creating tool paths for complex part geometry and generating G-codes. It helps us facilitate cross-functional collaboration from design to manufacturing to quality checks. It also gives us optimized potential solutions. We have also started using NX CAM for additive manufacturing of medical implants.
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    Pixologic
    Blender is still behind Zbrush when it comes to production quality. But ZBrush is a bit on the expensive side. But again, I've used it for 20 years. So the $100s of spent back then have paid off many times over by now. Just something to consider when purchasing, though.
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    Pros
    Siemens AG
    • routing
    • sketch
    • design
    • modeling
    • assembly
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    Pixologic
    • Intuitive UI design.
    • Advanced sculpting capabilities.
    • Integration with other 3D software.
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    Cons
    Siemens AG
    • Greater Automation
    • Easier on lower spec PCs
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    Pixologic
    • Difficult and messy UI
    • Not well-suited for renders
    • Not suitable for animation and rigging
    • Expensive
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    Usability
    Siemens AG
    NX CAM is very user-friendly; it saves engineers a lot of time, effort, and money. Simulation in NX CAM helps us create real-life scenarios and identify potential solutions. It also provides us with an edge in components manufactured using additive manufacturing. NX CAM also offers a significant advantage in conventional machining, such as CNC.
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    Pixologic
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    Siemens AG
    Powermill did not use model associativity or parametric so was not easy to respond to design changes but was good at toolpath strategies and collision avoidance
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    Pixologic
    Even though it's 4x as old, ZBrush is still better in my opinion. Plus, I'm just so used to it by now after 20 years. Blender will indeed become better over time and the leading industry standard soon, but for now, ZBrush is still better for me for sure. Love it!
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    Return on Investment
    Siemens AG
    • SAP does not work good with Teamcenter
    • improved the process
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    Pixologic
    • a single tool to quickly and effectively create 3D objects.
    • Highly detailed 3D models allow us to create a range of highly detailed NFT 3D art collections for our clients.
    • Setting up licenses across an entire team can become costly.
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    Screenshot of 5-axis roughing with NX CAMScreenshot of Adaptive milling with NX CAMScreenshot of Multi-channel turning with NX CAMScreenshot of Prime turning finish with NX CAMScreenshot of Prismatic part machining with NX CAM