DIGITAL INDUSTRIES SOFTWARE

NX Mach Series add-on modules

Extending product development features and capabilities

Benefits Summary
• Extend features and capabilities of the The NX Mach™ Series software offers preconfigured solutions targeted to specific
NX Mach Series product development disciplines and problems. You can extend and enhance the
• Configure with process-, industry- and functionality of the Mach Series with add-on modules. These add-ons enable you to
configure your solutions to specific requirements with specialized design tools,
application-specific tools
standard parts applications, design-integrated simulation solutions, programming
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mechanical Teamcenter® software, the Fibersim™ portfolio, the Mastertrim™ portfolio and other
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NX STEP AP 242* NX Smart Selection

Bidirectional translation using the STEP AP242 translation protocol. Uses predictive data analytics to predict entities that designers will
likely select for a given command.
NX CATIA V4 translator*
Delivers bidirectional translation between CATIA V4 and NX. Users NX Select Similar Faces*
can access files from the file open, file save as, file import and file Performs operations on geometrically similar regions with a
export dialogs. This tool flattens assemblies to a single level on reduced number of clicks.
both import and export.
NX Voice – Command Assistant*
NX CATIA V5 translator* Realizes productivity gains by transforming multiple level of menus
Provides bidirectional translation and reads CATPart and and clicks with easy-to-use speech- to – text commands.
CATProduct files. This tool reads coordinate systems, points and
NX Viewer*
part substructure, geometry, assembly structure and attributes of
With NX Viewer, NX models and drawings can be opened, viewed
color, layer and name into NX.
and measured in the native NX format. This is ideal for users who
have access and need to view NX data, but do not intend to save or
reauthor NX data.

NX DMU and Markup*

Provides access to digital mockup (DMU) and markup functions
including create DMU workset, create snapshot, manipulate snap-
shot, insert product, move in work set, reset to design state and
add markups.

NX Creo Translator*
This can read Creo Parametric solids and surfaces from *.prt and
*. asm files and creates an NX part or assembly.

NX ACIS Translator*
Two-way data exchange between NX and CAD models in the ACIS
modeling kernel format.

NX DMU and Markup Add-on for NX Viewer*

Provides the NX Viewer user with the ability to perform digital
mockup functions.

NX Virtual Reality Review

The NX Virtual Reality Review license provides integrated immer-
sive studies and design review capabilities. Users can review
designs with the help of a virtual reality (VR) headset and
NX Translator for IFC* VR-supported hardware.
Bidirectional translation using the Industry Foundation Classes
(IFC) file format, which describes architectural, building and
construction data.

NX Command Prediction*
The machine learning/artificial intelligence-enabled user interface
can predict and serve up commands to the user based on learned
command usage patterns. It allows design environment personal-
ization by considering the differences in knowledge, style and
preferences. Leveraging and sharing of learned command usage
data enable a reduced learning curve, promote use of domain and
or industry-specific best practices and increase productivity.

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NX Virtual Reality Collaborate NX Smart Context Designer*

When used together with NX VR Review, this add-on supports NX Smart Context Designer enables an NX managed user to create,
multi-user NX VR sessions. Any number of NX Virtual Reality open and save a product work set containing one or more filtered
Review users can join a single collaborative session. The NX VR product assemblies and view the product data using a partition
multi-user collaboration server synchronizes operations that each scheme. Smart Discovery enables searching, filtering, and retriev-
participant performs. ing information.

Mechanical
Industrial design and styling
Create aesthetically appealing, innovative products with fast
concept design, freeform shape modeling and surfacing capabili-
ties including subdivision modeling, class-A surfacing and
reverse engineering. Enhanced visualization with both dynamic
and real-time photorealistic rendering tools to create visually
NX Extended Reality*
stunning models.
This allows you to publish your 3D product designs to a range of
augmented, virtual and mixed reality workflows and share your NX Render*
ideas easily with colleagues or customers. You can use the NX NX Render is powered by best-in-class rendering technology and
Extended Reality output across a range of augmented reality (AR) enables you to create photorealistic images for design reviews,
and VR experiences and is natively supported by a variety of marketing assets and sales collateral. Using NX Render to create
browsers. the perfect looking image is now easier than ever with the addition
of an all-new set of render-ready materials. You can drag-and-drop
NX Appearance Management*
materials, lighting and cameras into your scene in minutes to
Enables designers and engineers to quickly and easily set up a
achieve desired results with accurate texture and reflection.
series of visual appearances on a single master model. When
combined with NX Render, the user can create a high-quality
render of these visual appearances for design reviews or
marketing assets.

NX Realize Shape*
You can use subdivision modeling methods to create advanced 3D
product shapes with unprecedented speed and ease of use. The
toolset is equally suited to creating quick 3D concepts or final
surface shapes of the highest quality. NX Realize Shape™ software
NX Appearance Management for Managed User* is fully integrated with all other NX modeling functions, allowing
Using NX Managed Appearance Management enables designers seamless incorporation with traditional modeling approaches to
to define an appearance product scheme to manage a products achieve a high degree of refinement of the design.
appearance variability when they manage the design data
using Teamcenter.

NX Multi-user Design Notification*

Supports a truly collaborative design environment by proactively
notifying users of changes in their design context.

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NX Draw Shape* NX Assembly Path Planning*

This add-on enables designers to visually convey and communicate The assembly path planning software automatically determines the
aspects of the design prior to investing in 3D models. It enhances optimum, interference-free path for extracting a component from
NX capabilities by enabling freehand drawing of wireframe shapes an assembly. The resulting path is stored as a set of steps within an
on bodies. assembly sequence. The extraction path can streamline serviceabil-
ity studies by verifying component access without requiring a
physical prototype or extensive analysis.

NX Lattice Structures Design

Often used in additive manufacturing,
lattice structures allow weight reduction
without compromising structural integ-
rity. NX Lattice Structures Design
provides a powerful set of design capa-
Product design bilities including custom lattice cells to
The core modeling capability of NX combines wireframe, surface, suit specific design needs such as
solid, parametric and direct modeling in a single environment that improved strength, rigidity, impact
enables designers to choose the most appropriate tool for the task resistance, energy absorption or poros-
at hand. Pioneering capabilities such as synchronous technology ity, as well as custom and randomized
and Convergent Modeling™ technology make it easy to edit lattice structures. Filtering for individual lattice rods and creation
designs with simple push-pull methods and work with facet/mesh of special tetrahedron surface and volume lattice structures
data in the same modeling environment. The adaptive UI of NX is possible.
uses machine learning to help designers improve productivity.
NX Structure Designer*
NX Show/Hide Similar Create structural frames more efficiently with easy-to-use struc-
This machine learning enabled functionality allows user to show or tural frame modeling capability. You can create structural frames in
hide multiple components which are geometrically similar to a minutes by leveraging the frame drawing assistant, which can
selected component. This functionality helps you to easily declutter create 2D skeletons with minimal clicks.
assemblies or perform operation on geometrically similar
components. NX Platform Design*
You can design equipment support structures, accessways, walk-
Layout for NX ways, maintenance platforms and similar steel structures with
This 2D conceptual design solution allows you to take advantage these specialized tools to maximize productivity for modeling
of essential 2D requirements and to leverage a familiar drawing platforms, plating of platforms, reinforcements, corner conditions,
environment. NX Layout provides many dedicated tools to support handrails, stairs and ladders.
2D data migration, 2D design and layout as well as 2D-to-3D capa-
bilities to explore concepts in 2D, iterate and transfer to 3D to
generate 3D models and assemblies.

NX WAVE Control*
NX WAVE Control is a geometry
linking tool that enables designers
to define interpart relationships for
parametric assembly modeling.
WAVE assembly control structures
and constraints help simplify
design changes and accelerate
modeling of configurations,
options and variants.

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NX Topology Optimizer* NX Weld Assistant*

This design optimization tool can be used to automate the Creates weld, structural adhesive and mechanical connection
improvement of structural designs, while still meeting the features. It includes resistance spot welds, mechanical clinches,
various performance, material and manufacturing requirements. arc welds in the shape of fillets, butt, J, V, bevel and flared bevel.
It contains powerful optimization capabilities including the Sealer beads can be generated with any cross-sectional shape and
ability to set up and perform an optimization on a single compo- spray-on adhesive, mastic or glue can be defined. There are valida-
nent or system assembly, the ability to add various design and tion checks for all discrete weld types along with import and export
manufacturing constraints to control the results of the optimiza- capability. An automatic annotation function generates standard
tion, such as design symmetry, offset, shelling, blending, addi- weld symbols and product and manufacturing information (PMI),
tive overhang angles, additive self-supporting, additive material and all weld features can be published to Teamcenter when
spreading, molding, casting, machining and extrusion. running in managed mode.

NX Drawing Automation*
Using NX Drawing Automation provides a framework for develop-
ing a company-specific drawing automation solution. With this
framework, users can define a highly customized set of rules for
creating drawings to specification. Also included are tools for
developing custom templates used to automate the drawing
process.

NX Physical Architecture Diagram Author*

NX Design Space Explorer* Used for model-based systems engineering (MBSE), this add-on
NX Design Space Explorer provides you with multi-objective design helps with managing and tracing large numbers of product and
space exploration and optimization capabilities. technical requirements throughout the design process. It can show
connections such as WAVE links, assembly constraints and dimen-
NX Performance Predictor* sions between components of a 3D assembly and reports on the
Designers can perform fast simulation to review design perfor- status of requirement checks on measurement. The package can
mance of their products regarding simulation results. This allows be used standalone in NX or in conjunction with Teamcenter MBSE
the early evaluation of the impact of design changes in the NX parameter management.
design environment.
NX Physical Architecture Diagram Viewer*
NX Advanced Sheet Metal* The viewer shows connections such as WAVE links, assembly
Users can model complex sheet metal parts that contain drawn constraints and dimensions between components of a 3D assembly
features and nonlinear bend lines. The advanced flange function and reports on the status of requirement checks on measurement.
allows easy creation of non-linear flanges using customer input
parameters or existing geometry
to define shapes and specify end
limits. The completely revised
joggle function enables complex
joggles to be added to flanges or
tabs including single and multiple
jogs. The flat pattern feature
provides rich data for downstream
consumption. NX Physical Parameter Management Author*
Used for model-based systems engineering (MBSE), this add-on
NX Fabric Flattener* helps with managing and tracing large numbers of product and
This add-on is designed to generate flat patterns for woven or technical requirements throughout the design process. It can show
unidirectional fabric materials. It can be used to flatten composite connections such as WAVE links, assembly constraints and dimen-
laminate plies, or any materials that conform to the theoretical sions between components of a 3D assembly and reports on the
models for woven or unidirectional fabrics. status of requirement checks on measurement. The package can
be used standalone in NX or in conjunction with Teamcenter MBSE
parameter management.

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NX Physical Architecture Diagram Viewer* NX OmniMesh Transformer

The viewer shows connections such as WAVE links, assembly This add-on is used for tool morphing, providing capabilities to
constraints and dimensions between components of a 3D assembly morph surfaces to CAE meshes, STL data or point clouds in the NX
and reports on the status of requirement checks on measurement. environment. The mesh/STL/point cloud compensates for spring-
back that occurs during stamping.
NX Physical Parameter Management Author*
Also used for MBSE, this add-on manages mechanical requirements
and measures results for master 3D and CAE models. It enables
users to create and report on measurements in the CAD model and
also reports status of checks on values from CAE results performed
in other applications such as Simcenter™ 3D software.

NX Physical Parameter Management Viewer*

The viewer displays reports on measurements in the CAD model
and also reports status of checks on values from CAE results
performed in other applications such as Simcenter 3D. NX Advanced Convergent Modeling™*
This add-on allows you to use innovative capabilities to seamlessly
NX Reference Point Cloud View
work with mesh geometry in an integrated CAD workflow. With the
NX Reference Point Cloud View allows users to visualize point cloud
aid of this add-on it becomes much easier to work with data from
files in the point database (POD) format. The software enables
3D scanners, polygon modelers and simulation software and data
designers to easily add referenced point cloud objects into layout
from topology optimization. These tools also make it easier to
models (for example from NX Line Designer and ship design
prepare mesh (STL) geometry for 3D printing.
applications) and perform various operations on the point clouds
including measurements and clipping. NX Reference Point Cloud
View helps improve virtual planning workflows and reduces the
number of errors during the physical implementation.

NX Join*
This tool reduces the time to place and define fasteners and
hardware, while improving the quality of the fastener assembly
design. Users can define standard join features with information
and attributes about the connection between assembly compo-
nents. NX Join covers the basic definition of point-based connec-
tions including rivets, bolts, adhesives, and spot welds. NX Implicit Modeling*
Users can create equation-driven structures and perform robust
NX OmniFree Transformer
modeling operations on complex designs. Users can design
Morph surfaces to points or curves in the NX environment.
advanced geometric shapes with relative ease and complex opera-
The points/curves compensate for springback that occurs
tions between geometry that have a high degree of robustness
during stamping.
over more traditional methods like b-rep modeling. Using features
of Convergent Modeling and NX can present these results in a
usable format for downstream modeling and simulation/manufac-
turing operations.

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NX Advanced Assemblies* Model-based definition

The advanced assembly modeling capabilities enable users to Model-based definition capabilities in NX enable the production of
simplify components or sub-assemblies into a single lightweight a complete digital definition of a product within a 3D model. By
solid, to enclose assembly geometry in an envelope of planar faces, establishing the model as the single source of truth, NX reduces
to partition assemblies into meaningful regions, and to manage the time spent on engineering documentation, drives downstream
weight and other mass properties of components and assemblies. tools for validation and manufacturing, and reduces late changes
Component filtering techniques enable designers to quickly iden- and scrap.
tify and load the components of relevance to their current task,
NX Product and Manufacturing Information*
avoiding unnecessary delays and screen clutter caused by loading
Users can digitally author 3D annotation and product data in a solid
irrelevant components.
part or assembly. PMI includes 3D dimensions, 3D GD&T (geometric
NX Design for Additive Manufacturing* dimension and tolerance) data such as datums and feature control
Innovative capabilities that aid in the process of designing parts frames, 3D notes and customizable non-geometric information
that are suitable for production using 3D printing. that can be directly associated to an NX model. This enables the
production of a complete digital definition of a product within a 3D
model, eliminating the need for traditional drawings.

NX Model-based Definition*
The NX Model-based Definition is an add-on to the NX Product and
Manufacturing Information application. This add-on delivers
advanced capabilities to support model-
based definition deployments including
the automated authoring of PMI and
user-defined rules. This functionality
NX Composites* includes an interactive Logic Editor
NX Composites provides end-to-end composite part development diagramming interface that supports
directly in NX with baked-in model interrogation and design for building and executing rules used to
manufacturing tools. author PMI. NX Model based
Definition rules use topological
feature recognition with associative
updating that enable you to work with full
featured models or featureless data.

NX PMI Effectivity*
NX PMI Effectivity helps users who design products that contain a
large number of variations to determine which product and manu-
facturing information (PMI) on a model is relevant for each product
configuration. NX PMI Effectivity adds the ability to infer the effec-
tivity of PMI objects based on the geometry referenced by the PMI.
NX Composites Laser Projection Interface*
This will enable the display of only those PMI objects that are
This add-on module to NX Composites generates laser projection
relevant to the selected configuration of the product.
controller data for lay-up assistance in manufacturing for compos-
ite parts. NX Staged Models*
This add-on stream-
NX for Sustainability*
lines the overall staged
NX Design for Sustainability product will allow designers to
model design process
perform sustainability calculations and rollups, available at all
for production plan-
phases of the product design, and perform what-if analysis and
ning and author
optimizations driven by machine learning.
complete manufactur-
ing information within
the 3D staged models. It includes geometrical representation of
staged, PMI and other manufacturing process information.

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NX Technical Data Package NX Product Template Studio Author*

A technical data package can contain important technical data You can use templates to modularize a design, breaking a complex
such as models, drawings, associated lists, specifications, stan- assembly into manageable modules that can then be recombined
dards, and performance requirements. NX Technical Data Package as needed to configure complex products. NX Product Template
provides functionality to create, modify, save, store and re-use Studio Author can add a user-defined interface to any parametric
technical data package templates and to publish technical data model, which allows parametric models to be intuitively described
packages to industry-recognized formats, JT plus PDF and 3D PDF. and packaged for later re-use.

NX Product Template Studio Consumer*

This add-on allows you to display and interact with user-defined
template interfaces created by the Product Template Studio Author
application. This consumer license will also enable the template
model user interface to be automatically invoked as template
models are consumed from the NX Reuse Library.

NX Open Toolkits Author

NX Open is a collection of application programming interfaces
(APIs) that enable custom applications for NX through an open
architecture using well- known programming languages
NX Coatings*
(C/C++, Visual Basic, C#, Java, and Python). Custom programs
You can use NX Coatings to define paint and coating information
can automate complex and repetitive tasks, integrate third-party
in the CAD model, including the assign-
applications and customize the NX user interface.
ment of coating material, face and
boundary location and thickness. NX Open for .NET Author
Once you have this information you The NX Open for .NET Author license provides the NX .NET API
can define the coating, include it in libraries, documentation, and utility tools required to create .NET
the mass properties calculation, custom applications.
annotate it using PMI or drawing
notes and include it in the parts list
rollup or bill-of-materials (BOM).

Knowledge re-use
The knowledge re-use capabilities in NX shorten design
cycles,reduce development costs, and improve productivity. With
knowledge-driven automation capabilities, your company can
capture, re-use, and consistently apply best practices across prod- NX Open Python Author
uct lines. The NX Open Python Author license provides the NX Python API
libraries, documentation, and utility tools required to create Python
NX Algorithmic Modeling*
custom applications.
Users can create algorithmically driven designs and design and
automate advanced variational, parametric shapes that are not NX Open Dialog Designers
possible with traditional interactive CAD modeling. It uses a novel, NX Open Dialog Designers provide the application modules, visual
logic editor-based approach to build an algorithm that defines the dialog builder, libraries and documentation necessary to interac-
shape and variability of a design provides an easy-to-use interface tively construct production-quality dialogs for use in the NX envi-
and works for automation and design templatization. ronment and supported platforms. The dialog designer consists
of two design tools: the Block Styler, which provides interactive
tools to design block-based dialogs, and the User Interface Styler,
which provides various widgets to construct a dialog for use in the
NX environment.

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NX Open GRIP Author the earliest stages of the design process. Simulation technology is
Graphics Interactive Programming (GRIP) is a programming based on and scalable to Simcenter 3D for further analysis by
language that enables automated operations in NX. In some cases, expert analysts. The result is a highly iterative and predictive
GRIP can perform advanced, customized operations in a more engineering process that delivers innovative designs, higher quality
efficient manner than using NX interactively. NX Open GRIP Author products and reduced time-to-market.
provides the GRIP Advanced Development Environment (GRADE)
for editing, compiling and linking GRIP programs.

NX Integration to Geolus*
Designers can dynamically search and retrieve parts that have
been indexed into the Geolus database. The shape search can look
for either exact or similar matches and open the part into the
NX session.

Design validation NX Motion*

NX provides powerful visual product analytics and validation tools Predict and understand the functional dynamic mechanical behav-
that enable you to quickly synthesize information, check designs ior of assemblies and mechanisms. NX Motion is an advanced yet
for compliance to requirements, and make informed decisions. simple-to-use solution that allows designers and engineers to
Integrated design-for-manufacturing checks significantly reduce understand, evaluate and optimize the complex motion behavior
engineering change orders (ECOs), manufacturing defects, costs of assemblies and products. Based on Simcenter 3D simulation
and delays. With design-integrated motion, structural, and thermal technology, NX Motion is a complete solu-
simulation tools in NX, you can quickly compare design alternatives tion for kinematics and dynamic
and optimize performance characteristics from the earliest stages motion analysis of rigid
of the design process. multi-body as well as
static equilibrium, and
NX Human Modeling*
data can easily be trans-
Designers can create feature models of human beings, which can
ferred to Simcenter 3D for more detailed analyses.
be used to explore and verify how people interact with product
The early use of performance simulation is key to the
designs. The designers can use the human models to explore and
evaluation of design options to increase design confidence and
verify how people interact with product designs all within the
reduce risk.
NX environment.
NX Animation Designer*
NX Human Modeling Posture Prediction*
With this easy-to-use motion simulation application, designers can
Posture prediction is specifically aimed at the automotive industry
model the kinematic behavior of any product with moving parts in
and allows users to position a model of a human driver, front
a time-based manner. This application helps
passenger or rear passenger in a statistically accurate seated
designers gain a better understanding how
position inside an automotive vehicle. Users specify the position of
the product will operate and determine
the hands and feet, such as the driver’s hands and feet touching
clearances between parts during
the steering wheel and brake pedal and the model then predicts an
movement. NX Animation
occupant’s hip location, eye locations and arm and leg positions
Designer can also be used to
based on the type of vehicle and the occupant’s hand and foot
create disassembly animations
locations.
for visually appealing product
NX Design Simulation* presentations.
This design-integrated structural simulation tool helps you validate
the structural performance of your design. Compare design alter-
natives and optimize performance characteristics of products from

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Simcenter FLOEFD for NX NX HD3D Visual Reporting*

This full-featured 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis NX HD3D Visual Reporting software displays information of interest
solution, Simcenter™ FLOEFD™ software enables design engineers from your company’s data sources directly into the 3D product
to work directly on their CAD models to prepare and evaluate CFD design environment. The capability helps designers make unam-
simulations for fluid flow and heat transfer. biguous assessments, inter-
pret information more accu-
NX EasyFill Analysis
rately and synthesize product
This integrated mold flow simulation tool enables designers to
and process data rapidly into
analyze part and mold designs during early stages of design. The
correct design decisions. NX
analyses can be done with a pioneering 3D technology and
HD3D Visual Reporting comes
through high-performance 3D filling simulation.
with a set of predefined,
NX EasyFill Analysis – Advanced out-of-the-box reports that
This add-on validates mold designs prior to manufacturing through provide design teams with
capabilities such as multi-gate analysis, packing, shrinkage and answers to commonly asked questions. Reports related to owner-
fiber orientation. In addition to these capabilities, simulation ship, check out, part maturity, projects, load status, validation
preprocessing and postprocessing are performed inside the NX status and more are available for instant use. With the authoring
CAD environment. capability, companies can create and modify custom reports to
extract and present the data.
NX Check-Mate Runtime*
Allows customers to validate the integrity of the NX CAD part file NX One-step Formability Analysis*
with 300+ OOTB checkers to evaluate: part file content, geometry NX One-step Formability Analysis provides a quick and accurate
quality, model documentation and adherence to standards. Fully finite element modeling (FEM) sheet metal forming analysis, while
customizable to meet also providing tools for creating flattened blanks and pre-forms
individual customers from complex freeform geometry.
needs and integrated with
NX Mold Cooling*
Teamcenter to enable
NX Mold Cooling provides
check results to be linked
wizard-based capabilities to
into release workflows.
rapidly simulate the thermal
performance of injection mold
inserts, identify hot spots and
NX Check-Mate Author* uneven temperatures on the
NX Check-Mate provides an automated, customizable tool that parts, generate reports and compare the performance between
helps users proactively improve product quality. The customization design iterations. Users will be able to perform both 1D duct flow
capabilities deliver reliable model and part checking and make sure simulation and 3D CFD simulation.
that your CAD data meets your expectations.
NX Forming
NX DFMPro The advanced forming analysis solution, which offers state-of-the-
This validation add-on executes design-for-manufacturability (DFM) art capabilities for sheet metal forming analysis and all steps in the
checks on your CAD model by using a one-button click to identify forming process, including gravity, binder wrap, crash forming,
potential problem areas. This check returns valuable information drawing, trimming, flanging and 0.
about model integrity with respect to downstream manufacturing
processes. The checks include coverage of injection molding, NX Forming SMP
casting, sheet metal, tubing, general machining and assembly. By enabling parallel processing, users can solve larger forming
analyses very quickly. Using distributed memory architecture, NX
NX VDA 4955 Checker* Forming SMP offers high performance computing (HPC) by taking
The Association of German Automobile Industry (VDA) add-on full advantage of multiple-CPU, multiple-core and multiple-thread
software checks the quality of curves, faces, solids and drawing configurations of the latest computing platforms in the Windows
data in an NX part file. It verifies that curves and surfaces adhere to environment.
international standards and local country regulations.

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Routed systems NX Piping Fabrication Drawings and PMI

NX digital product develop- An add-on to NX routing that creates 3D
ment solutions include an PMI information and corresponding
integrated suite of tools piping isometric drawings from piping
that facilitate the entire models. All the necessary information
design process for routed for downstream fabrication is captured
systems, including wire in the form of dimensions and annota-
harnesses, cables, piping, tions from the 3D model. Custom parts
tubing, conduit and raceways. These process-specific tools reduce lists can also be created for the fabrica-
detailed design time, improve product quality and transfer product tion drawings. Existing PMI views with
information seamlessly between the logical design, physical dimensions, annotations and tables
design, analysis, manufacturing and service domains. can be updated based on changes to
the 3D model.
NX Diagramming*
NX Diagramming is a multi-disciplinary diagram creation and NX Penetration Management*
applicable to various industries. This product provides an environ- NX Penetration Management provides an interface for creating,
ment for the positioning and connection of equipment from managing and responding to penetration requests between differ-
standard or custom equipment libraries into logical 2D diagrams ent user groups responsible for steel structures and routed system
using superior diagram creation tools. It includes a specific task design. The process begins with a routed system designer (such as
environment for easy creation of new symbol libraries and enables a piping designer) who requests pipe penetrations through struc-
the creation of run and branches in the diagram that can then tures that are designed and maintained by a different design group
connect with real 3D equipment. such as a structure group. A penetration request defines the loca-
tion of the required cutout and initiates a workflow that can be
NX Routing Base*
customized by the end user to meet specific needs. A typical
NX Routing Base provides core capabilities used by all NX routed
workflow includes several review steps that must be completed
system design solutions. These includes all of the general capabili-
before the cutout can be created to satisfy and close the request.
ties needed to create, edit, copy and move paths. NX Routing Base
also includes tools for defining standard part libraries, selecting Electrical
parts from libraries and intelligently placing standard parts within
Electrical systems
the paths. It also enables designers to define standard stock specifi-
NX offers advanced software tools for the complete development
cations and assign them to paths.
of electrical systems, from electrical/electronic architecture defini-
NX Routing Piping and Tubing* tion, through detailed electrical design and wire harness manufac-
Optimizes piping and tubing design workflows through intelligent turing, to documentation and diagnostics.
path creation, specification-driven part selection, smart part
NX Routing Cabling*
placement, collision detection, weight calculations and knowledge
Helps with routing electrical cables in a product assembly along
rules that concurrently validate designs against company and
with typical mechanical parts and supporting equipment such as
industry standards. The product supports both rigid and flexible
conduit and raceways. The software can automatically find paths
pipes and tubes.
that have been routed between devices and can assign the cable
NX Routing HVAC* descriptions to the path segments. Actual cable lengths and diame-
NX Routing HVAC delivers 3D tools for creating, modifying, validat- ters can be automatically added to the connection list for feedback
ing and documenting HVAC systems. It optimizes HVAC design to upstream ECAD applications or downstream to manufacturing
workflows through intelligent path creation, specification-driven applications.
part selection, smart part placement, collision detection, weight
NX Cable Router*
calculations, duct splits, duct size calculation and knowledge rules
NX Cable Router presents an interactive interface to the Cable
that concurrently validate designs against company and industry
Routing functionality and enables cable routing engineers to route
standards. The product supports predefined catalogs of HVAC parts
and visualize a high volume of cables using interactive or auto-
and parametric templates that can be modified on-the-fly (smart
matic routing methods. This includes the ability to search cables
sizing) to fit any space constraints. Together with other NX capabil-
based on multiple criteria, visualize start and end devices and set
ities like hangers and sheet metal flat patterns, this product
provides a complete lifecycle solution for HVAC design.

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rules and preferences. This add-on optimizes cable routing with NX Flexible Printed Circuit Design*
large vessels and accelerates cable route visualization which The PCD design tools help model printed circuits rapidly and
reduces cost and time and guides designers to the right decisions. accurately in the context of an assembly and send the outlines to
manufacturing or to an ECAD system for further refinement. The
NX Routing Harness*
printed circuit model developed in NX can be checked for clear-
Designers can route an electrical wiring harness
ances and tolerances, and the finished board model can be trans-
consisting of bundles of wires and specify
ferred to an ECAD system for component placement and circuit
typical mechanical parts and supporting equip-
trace or layer development.
ment such as connectors and other devices. The
software can also import the wiring characteris- Process-based applications
tics for connections between electrical devices.
Jigs, fixtures and tooling
Actual wire lengths and diameters can be
Automate the entire tool development process including part
automatically added to the connection list for
design, tool assembly layout, and detailed tooling design and vali-
feedback to upstream ECAD applications or
dation using advanced NX functionality. With step-by-step guid-
downstream to manufacturing applications.
ance and associativity to part designs, you can work with even the
PCB systems most challenging tooling and fixture designs.
NX provides an environment for the design of both flexible and NX Mold Wizard*
rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs). Based on workflows common to You can create designs quickly and efficiently with this complete
the design of printed circuit boards, the PCB design tools help working environment of supporting functions and component data
model printed circuits rapidly and accurately in the context of an for mold designs. A process thread approach is employed to iden-
assembly and send the outlines to manufacture or to an ECAD tify and develop the critical functions required to complete mold
system for further refinement. design tasks. The approach includes the implementation of tools
NX PCB Exchange that simplify, automate and guide users through the tasks involved
NX PCB Exchange provides a foundation for intuitive and efficient in the design of plastic injection molds.
design of rigid and flexible printed circuits. NX PCB Exchange
allows direct connection with all major printed circuit board (PCB)
design applications, supporting various PCB data interchange
formats (IDF, ProSTEP EDMD Schema, IDX) and manufacturing
formats (ODB++, GenCAD).

NX PCB Exchange for Xpedition

NX PCB Exchange for Xpedition builds an added layer of capability
onto the foundation product. It provides a unique and innovative NX Molded Part Designer*
integration to Xpedition Enterprise PCB design flow, that goes NX Molded Part Designer will give product designers molded part
beyond Industry standard methods of communication making it validation and simulation tools to get their product design closer to
easy to model and manage 3D ECAD data. Boards and components the finished product without going through costly iterative and
are modeled using standard part modeling practices with NX or prototyping processes.
can be directly imported from Xpedition. An assembly of the board
and components is created with NX Assembly Modeling and can NX Feature2Cost – Stamping
be shared with Xpedition. The NX Feature2Cost add-on provides the capabilities needed to
analyze the product design and identify key features such as bends,
NX PCB Exchange for Zuken embossing and sheet metal thickness that influence the manufac-
This add-on transmits information between NX and Zuken CR-5000 turing of stamping tools. Once the features are analyzed and
and CR-8000 PCB design software. Data such as the board outline, identified, the information is transferred to Teamcenter tool costing
hole placements, component placements, keep-in and keep-out software to estimate manufacturing costs.
regions can be transmitted back and forth using a format native to
the Zuken product. The software also enables enhanced data
exchange concerning board layers, copper trace geometry and
bend region geometry.

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NX Feature2Cost – Mold NX Conformal Cooling Channel Design*

This helps users to analyze the product design and identify key Users can use this to
features such as ribs, openings, cores/cavities, side cores automate the conformal
and others that influence the manufacturing of cooling channel creation
injection molds. Once the features are on 3D printed metal mold
analyzed, the information inserts such as core and
about these features is cavity. This capability
transferred to Teamcenter helps mold designers to
tool costing to estimate the eliminate many manual modeling processes that improves the
cost to manufacture the injection creation of conformal cooling channels for mold inserts.
molding tools.
NX Tooling Locators*
NX Flow Blend NX Tooling Locators application provides the ability to generate
Enables designers to create robust constant or variable and manage datum locators and measurement points typically
blends along multiple complex faces with small curvatures that are used in the creation of an
essential for manufacturing. assembled structure. It
enables connected parts to
NX Electrode Design*
be assigned to aid in coordi-
NX Electrode Design is a time-saving, step-by-step solution that
nation and datums can be
streamlines design and production of electrodes for electrical
configured to automatically
discharge machining (EDM). This solution helps automate and
determine the control
effectively design, validate, document, manufacture and manage
direction. A variety of
the entire electrode development process from design through
measurement point types are supported including: surface, trim,
production.
hemmed edge, hole, slot and stud.
NX Progressive Die Wizard*
Industry-specific applications
The NX Progressive Die Wizard
NX delivers workflow solutions built for the specific needs of
add-on offers the tools to
individual industries with modules for aero structure design,
construct progressive stamp-
vehicle design automation, ship structure design, human modeling
ing dies. When planning the
and automation engineering of production systems.
forming process, designers
can define the pre-process, NX General Packaging*
unfold the part and perform The VDA software (General Packaging) is a set of software assis-
formability analysis (using NX One-step Formability Analysis), nest tants and advisors that automate a wide range of tasks associated
the flat pattern (blank layout), design the scrap and determine the with the mechanical, safety, vision and occupant packaging of a
strip and tool layout. vehicle. The vehicle design automation functionality checks
designs for compliance with international standards and local
NX Die Structure Design*
country regulations.
This add-on assists tool designers with specific tools for creating
blank, draw, trim and flange dies and associated transfer equip- NX Vehicle Design and Validation
ment for stamping sheet metal parts. This validation add-on helps engi-
neers define the position of vision
NX Die Engineering*
devices like mirrors and cameras in
The Wizard-like environment provides process-specific tools for die
vehicles such as cars, trucks and
face design.
heavy equipment machinery in
NX Molded Part Validation* accordance with national and inter-
This add-on analyzes parts and automatically provides designers national safety standards. It works in
with information about draft angles, undercut areas, sharp corners, conjunction with NX General Packaging.
small radiuses and other items that could compromise molding
NX Vehicle Design Advanced Validation
quality. It also provides designers with an easy visual check of core
NX Vehicle Design Advanced Validation is a combination bundle
and cavity sides.
incorporating NX General Packaging and NX Vehicle Design
and Validation.

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Fibersim* NX Ship Structure Detail Design*

Fibersim includes special- NX Ship Structure Detail Design provides tools needed to define
purpose tools for engineer- and modify ship structural detail parts. It includes parametric detail
ing and manufacturing feature definition for quick
parts from fiber-reinforced placement and modification of
composite materials. The plates, stiffeners, brackets,
software delivers a 3D holes, profile cut-outs, clips and
environment that supports a concurrent engineering process in collars, chamfers, end cuts,
which design and analysis are performed in the context of the corner features, edge features
manufacturing process. and flanged plates. It also supports creation of structural pillars and
application of insulation material to steel surfaces. All data gener-
Mastertrim*
ated from detail design can be used for manufacturing and produc-
The Mastertrim™ add-on provides tools for engineering transporta-
tion planning outputs.
tion seating and interiors that efficiently define, communicate and
maintain a complete and NX Ship Structure PMI Creation
single representation of This is an add-on to NX Ship Structures Detailed Design that creates
the automotive seat and PMI views with similar dimensions and annotations to those
interior components created by the combination of NX Ship Drafting and NX Ship
across disciplines. Structure Dimensioning and Advanced Annotations.
Once the master model
NX Ship Structure Manufacturing Preparation*
is defined, Mastertrim
NX Ship Structure Manufacturing Preparation enables creation of
provides upstream and downstream benefits, including enabling
data for structural part fabrication. Manufacturing parts can be
concurrent engineering, early cost feedback, quicker and more
created from the detail design parts within a manufacturable unit
reliable changes, styling criteria verification and the reduction of
and can be restructured to organize parts and enable welds distri-
design iterations.
bution within the manufacturing assembly structure.
NX Aerospace
NX Ship Manufacturing Super Plate*
Design*
Two or more planar manufacturing plate parts can be combined to
NX Aerospace Design
form a Super Plate part. All manufacturing processes already run
offers a set of tools (aero
on the individual plate parts like cutting side face, reference line,
step, aero rib, aero shelf,
excess material etc., as well as weld information are copied to the
aero flange) specifically
Super Plate part.
tailored for designing
aerospace parts. NX Advanced Sheet Metal tools for the creation of NX Ship Drafting*
non-straight-brake parts are also includeds. This add-on helps you create drawings required for classification
approvals. Users can create frame bars on drawing views along
NX Ship Structure Basic Design*
with shipbuilding-specific baseline dimensioning methods. Ship
Designers can quickly model a preliminary macro view of the ship
section drawing views can be automatically annotated to include
based on inputs available from the concept design stage. Users can
stiffener section symbols, structure ID symbols, filling lines
easily model and modify a structural macro view of the ship to
representations, scantling information and continuity symbols.
support early design-stage analysis, drawing generation and
Designers can add annotations to each ship structure object and
transition to detail design. The basic design model includes hull,
control color, fonts and widths of the ship structure lines.
plate and profile systems that can be further split with seams into
smaller subsystems. Designers can define decks, bulkheads, pillars,
stiffeners and edge reinforcements. Standard parts, brackets and
cutouts can be added to the basic design model. The resulting
models can be used in gross material estimates and weight and
center-of-gravity calculations. The basic model transitions seam-
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NX Ship General Arrangement Design* NX Mechatronics Concept Designer*

Ship designers can create quick and accurate proposals for new NX Mechatronics Concept Designer (MCD) delivers a functional
ships based on customer requirements during the concept design design approach to build concept models that combine mechani-
phase. It provides tools for creating a 3D model of the general cal, electrical and software components based on system-level
arrangement of a ship and its corresponding 2D drawings. The product requirements. It enables early conceptual design capabili-
application includes the capability to initialize the general arrange- ties in the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, and automation
ment design process based on a configurable design and engineering and their associated parallel interdisciplin-
product structure along with the definition ary workflows, supporting a coarse-to-fine product development
of the concept grid model and process.
the deck-based break-
NX MCD Player*
down of the ship. Each
This is a read-only viewer and simulation player for models created
deck can then be
with MCD software. The player enables users to load and play
detailed by
simulations of mechatronic machines. Additional signal mapping
individual
capabilities are available to drive simulations using programmable
designers into
logic controller (PLC) hardware or virtual software simulations of
room spaces based on a specific purpose. Net and gross volume
a PLC.
and surface area for each space is calculated. The ability to add
standard equipment, parts and accommodation-related items from
Factory design
the reuse library to these spaces is also provided.
With NX you can quickly design and visualize layouts of production
NX Issue Management lines and associate them to manufacturing planning. You can easily
Adds an interface inside NX for integrating directly with optimize the process by specifying each production step down to
Teamcenter-based issue management capabilities. The tool enables managing a single manufacturing resource, such as a robot or
NX users to directly create, edit, and manage issues, as well as fixture. Perform accurate impact analysis and drive efficient change
associating 2D images and other files with issues. management by using a library of parametric resources.

NX Rules-based Structure Welding* NX Line Designer

Enables shipbuilders to automatically define welds in the 3D The powerful manufacturing layout solution is integrated with
model. This application generates a lightweight object to represent Teamcenter fourth-generation design (4GD) or manufacturing
each weld joint, enabling very large quantities of welds to be process planning. It delivers a rich library of parametric equipment
defined and worked with in NX. The software creates weld joints including racks, conveyors, safety equipment and material
automatically based on the 3D part geometry and material, includ- handling equipment that can be used with Teamcenter
ing the placement and bevel configuration. Supports varying Classification.
bevels, 3D edge preparations, automated product manufacturing
information and drawing weld symbols.

Automation
Mechatronic design
NX provides a multidisciplinary approach to machine design that
breaks down barriers between electrical, mechanical
and automation engineers. With a
library of joints, motors,
sensors and actuators along
with kinematic and dynamic
properties for each compo-
nent, machine designers can
rapidly perform a phys-
ics-based, interactive simula-
tion to verify machine operation.

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NX design products key add-ons overview

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Token
Core licensing
NX STEP AP242 translator Yes NX Advanced Convergent Modeling Yes
NX CATIA V4 translator Yes NX Implicit Modeling Yes
NX CATIA V5 translator Yes NX Advanced Assemblies Yes
NX Creo Translator Yes NX Design for Additive Manufacturing Yes
NX ACIS Translator Yes NX Composites Yes
NX Translator for IFC Yes NX Composites Laser Projection Interface Yes
NX Command Prediction Yes NX for Sustainability Yes
NX Smart Selection — Model-based definition
NX Select Similar Faces Yes NX Product and Manufacturing Information Yes
NX Voice – Command Assistant Yes NX Model-based Definition Yes
NX Viewer Yes NX PMI Effectivity Yes
NX DMU and Markup Yes NX Staged Models Yes
NX DMU and Markup Add-on for NX Viewer Yes NX Technical Data Package —
NX Virtual Reality Review — NX Coatings Yes
NX Virtual Reality Collaborate — Knowledge re-use
NX Extended Reality Yes NX Algorithmic Modeling Yes
NX Appearance Management Yes NX Product Template Studio Author Yes
NX Appearance Management for Managed User Yes NX Product Template Studio Consumer Yes
NX Multi-user Design Notification Yes NX Open Toolkits Author —
NX Smart Context Designer Yes NX Open for .NET Author —
NX Open Python Author —
Mechanical NX Open Dialog Designers —
Industrial design and styling NX Open GRIP Author —
NX Render Yes NX Integration to Geolus Yes
NX Realize Shape Yes Design validation
NX Draw Shape Yes NX Human Modeling Yes
Product design NX Human Modeling Posture Prediction Yes
NX Show/Hide Similar — NX Design Simulation Yes
NX Layout — NX Motion Yes
NX WAVE Control Yes NX Animation Designer Yes
NX Assembly Path Planning Yes Simcenter FLOEFD for NX —
NX Lattice Structures Design — NX EasyFill Analysis —
NX Structure Designer Yes NX EasyFill Analysis – Advanced —
NX Platform Design Yes NX Check-Mate Runtime Yes
NX Topology Optimizer Yes NX Check-Mate Author Yes
NX Design Space Explorer Yes NX DFMPro —
NX Performance Predictor Yes NX VDA 4955 Checker Yes
NX Advanced Sheet Metal Yes NX HD3D Visual Reporting Yes
NX Fabric Flattener Yes NX One-step Formability Analysis Yes
NX Weld Assistant Yes NX Mold Cooling —
NX Drawing Automation for NX Yes NX Forming —
NX Physical Architecture Diagram Author Yes NX Forming SMP —
NX Physical Architecture Diagram Viewer Yes Routed systems
NX Physical Parameter Management Author Yes NX Diagramming Yes
NX Physical Parameter Management Viewer Yes NX Routing Base Yes
NX Reference Point Cloud View — NX Routing Piping and Tubing Yes
NX Join Yes NX Routing HVAC Yes
NX OmniFree Transformer — NX Piping Fabrication Drawings and PMI —
NX OmniMesh Transformer — NX Penetration Management Yes

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Electrical
Electrical systems
NX Routing Cabling Yes
NX Cable Router Yes
NX Routing Harness Yes
PCB systems
NX PCB Exchange —
NX PCB Exchange for Xpedition —
NX PCB Exchange for Zuken —
NX Flexible PCB Yes

Process
Jig, fixture, tooling
NX Mold Wizard Yes
NX Molded Part Designer Yes
NX Feature2Cost – Stamping —
NX Feature2Cost – Mold —
NX Flow Blend —
NX Electrode Design Yes
NX Progressive Die Wizard Yes
NX Die Structure Design Yes
NX Die Engineering Yes
NX Molded Part Validation Yes
NX Conformal Cooling Channel Design Yes
NX Tooling Locators Yes
Industry-specific applications
NX General Packaging Yes
NX Vehicle Design and Validation —
NX Vehicle Design Advanced Validation —
Fibersim Yes
Mastertrim Yes
NX Aerospace Design Yes
NX Ship Structure Basic Design Yes
NX Ship Structure Detail Design Yes
NX Ship Structure PMI Creation —
NX Ship Structure Manufacturing Preparation Yes
NX Ship Manufacturing Super Plate Yes Siemens Digital
NX Ship Drafting Yes Industries Software
NX Ship General Arrangement Design Yes siemens.com/software
NX Issue Management —
Americas
NX Rules-based Structure Welding Yes
1 800 498 5351
NX for BIM Yes
Europe
Automation 00 800 70002222
Mechatronic design Asia-Pacific
NX Mechatronics Concept Designer Yes 001 800 03061910
NX MCD Player Yes
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NX Line Designer —

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