Innovation and collaborative, synchronized program management for new programs
Aerospace & Defense
Innovation and collaborative, synchronized program management for new programs
Explore IndustryAutomotive & Transportation
Integration of mechanical, software and electronic systems technologies for vehicle systems
Explore IndustryConsumer Products & Retail
Product innovation through effective management of integrated formulations, packaging and manufacturing processes
Explore IndustryElectronics & Semiconductors
New product development leverages data to improve quality and profitability and reduce time-to-market and costs
Explore IndustryEnergy & Utilities
Supply chain collaboration in design, construction, maintenance and retirement of mission-critical assets
Explore IndustryHeavy Equipment
Construction, mining, and agricultural heavy equipment manufacturers striving for superior performance
Explore IndustryIndustrial Machinery
Integration of manufacturing process planning with design and engineering for today’s machine complexity
Explore IndustryInsurance & Financial
Visibility, compliance and accountability for insurance and financial industries
Explore IndustryMarine
Shipbuilding innovation to sustainably reduce the cost of developing future fleets
Explore IndustryMedia & Telecommunications
Siemens PLM Software, a leader in media and telecommunications software, delivers digital solutions for cutting-edge technology supporting complex products in a rapidly changing market.
Explore IndustryMedical Devices & Pharmaceuticals
“Personalized product innovation” through digitalization to meet market demands and reduce costs
Explore IndustrySmall & Medium Business
Remove barriers and grow while maintaining your bottom line. We’re democratizing the most robust digital twins for your small and medium businesses.
Explore IndustrySiemens Digital Industries Software 3D CAD
Siemens Digital Industries Software 3D CAD
3D CAD (3-dimensional computer-aided design) is a technology that engineers, product developers and designers use to create functional, virtual prototypes of three-dimensional objects. With 3D CAD, designers can dynamically create and modify every detail of a product, part or assembly. 3D CAD software facilitates and automates other aspects of product engineering, such as simulation testing, drawing and drafting, manufacturing, data management, computer generated animation, and more. These three-dimensional models can be used in simulation studies to predict how the object will respond to stress and environmental factors, they can be rendered to create a photo-realistic images for use in sales and marketing materials and/or detailed drawings can be sent to manufacturing for production (or, in the case of additive manufacturing, the CAD file can be sent directly to a 3D printer).
Traditionally, there are two main approaches to creating and modifying geometry in 3D CAD: history-based (also known as ordered or feature-based) modeling or direct modeling. In history based modeling, the structure and order of features control how models react to changes or edits. This creates predictable results from edits on underlying feature sketches using precise dimension changes. Direct modeling doesn’t maintain a history of features or record how a model is built. There are no sketches driving features that make up the part. Editing is done by simply selecting what you want to change and changing it.
In addition to these two approaches, recent developments in research have led to a unique “synchronous” approach, leveraging the strengths of both history-based and direct modeling in a single environment. Synchronous technology allows designers to freely make changes to design intent using the 3D model faces themselves, allowing for intuitive changes to designs. This design intent can be changed using 3D dimensions and face relationships and constraints.
Recent advances in 3D CAD include generative design, additive manufacturing and enhanced reverse engineering capabilities.
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
Just want what you need? NX Core Designer comes as a cloud application and allows you to design mechanical parts and assemblies with Synchronous Technology to combine the best of both parametric and direct modeling to provide greater versatility and product design flexibility. No heavy core with features that never get used. Just what is needed for effective collaboration along the supply chain.