NX Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)

In brief, enjoy all the benefits of powerful CAD coupled with the innovative capabilities of additive manufacturing. Siemens NX CAD software for additive manufacturing design delivers a proven technology base, constantly enhanced through the Continuous Realese strategy. You benefit from a flexible, scalable software solution that enables you to exploit the full potential of this cutting-edge technology. Take full advantage of the possibilities offered by 3D printing and hybrid manufacturing by choosing a proven, fiber-based CAD solution backed by a partner of choice.

Benefits with Siemens NX

  • Single integrated environment and workflow from requirements driven generative design to 3D printing
  • Bionic, lightweight and functional structures design
  • Direct reuse of optimized designs with Convergent Modeling™
  • Validation that designs are suitable for Additive
  • Manufacturing with DfAM checkers and Simcenter build process simulation
  • Speed end-to-end workflow productivity though seamless Design, Simulation, and Manufacturing collaboration

Design Optimization for Additive Manufacturing with Siemens NX

Siemens NX invites you to explore a complete parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) system that lets you work with non-uniform rational basis splines (NURBS), facets/meshes and even subdivision bodies, all in a single CAD package. With NX, you can easily design parts for 3D printing or hybrid manufacturing, whether simple or complex.


The unrivalled versatility of the design software gives you the freedom to create parts with exceptional geometric complexity while maintaining high precision. Whether you're designing simple components or sophisticated assemblies, this robust design solution coupled with the know-how of our teams enables us to provide you with all the tools you need to transform your ideas into real, ready-to-use parts.

Unrivalled design tools

  • Lattice structures
    The latices in NX offer lightness, strength and efficiency for the design of innovative, high-performance products.
     
  • Generative design
    Quickly iterate through thousands of possible designs with generative design to find the ideal solution.
  • Topology optimization
    With topology optimization, it's possible to achieve high-strength parts while reducing material use, weight and other characteristics.
     
  • Manufacturing capacity validation
    NX provides integrated solutions for validating designs against manufacturing requirements, ensuring that designs sent to manufacturing are printable.

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