Icad Universe vs Siemens NX
Icad Universe
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Siemens NX
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| Figure | Icad Universe | Siemens NX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 7.1 (#69) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| File import and export | OBJ, STL, glTF, VRML export; PBR material support includes MTW, SHM, SBSAR, XML, and U3M. | NX X Manufacturing Essentials can import, export, and visualize Parasolid, IGES, DXF, STEP, STL, and JT models. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Support | Subscriptions include updates and Helpdesk technical support, and the support page says Red21 provides technical assistance after training. | Siemens provides NX customer support and links users to its support center and NX community. |
| Supported platforms | Local software installation on a computer; Windows is explicitly listed for compatible scanning hardware. Icad Workspace provides web access, including on tablets and mobile devices. | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access |
| Trial | For trial periods, Icad asks users to contact the company through its Contact now form. | Siemens advertises a 30 day free trial of NX X. |
Plans
Icad Universe
- 3D Modeling (Icad Lancer Advance)Price not published
- Icad Discovery AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Discovery BasicPriced on request
- Icad Discovery EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Evolve AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Evolve EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Lancer AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Lancer BasicPriced on request
- Icad Lancer EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Last StandardPriced on request
Siemens NX
- NX X Design Essentials, Standard, Advanced and PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
Icad Universe
Icad Universe has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Siemens NX
Siemens NX is a product development suite spanning design, engineering, and manufacturing. It uses hybrid modeling and includes assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. Windows desktop use is supported, while NX X Design provides browser access as a cloud SaaS service with built-in data management. NX X Design has Essentials, Standard, Advanced, and Premium tiers, built on a common core with progressively added functionality. The tiers can share data without translation with other Siemens Xcelerator software. NX supports IGES, STEP AP203, STEP AP214, DXF/DWG, STL, and 3MF; NX X data exchange also lists JT, Solid Edge, and SolidWorks open. Design Copilot NX answers questions using documentation for the user's NX version and can link to documentation or launch mentioned commands. Other listed tools include virtual and augmented reality design, model-based inspection characteristics, sketch checking with automatic correction, and routed-systems design with rule checking. NX is paid, with pricing on request and a 30-day free trial; no free plan is listed.