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NX (Software)
Developer(s)Siemens PLM Software
Initial releaseOctober 1973; 51 years ago (1973-10)
Stable release
NX 12.0.1.7.MP2 / May 19, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-05-19)
Operating systemMac OS, Unix-like, Windows XP or later (x86/x64)
Available inmulti-language
TypeCAD/CAM/CAE/PLM
Licenseproprietary
Websitewww.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/nx/index.shtml

NX, formerly known as "UG". In 2000 Unigraphics purchased SDRC I-DEAS and began an effort to integrate aspects of both software packages into a single product which became Unigraphics NX or NX. NX is an advanced high-end CAD/CAM/CAE, which has been owned since 2007 by Siemens PLM Software.[1][2]

It is used, among other tasks, for:

NX is a direct competitor to CATIA, Creo, Autodesk Inventor, and SolidWorks.

History

1972: United Computing, Inc. releases UNIAPT, one of the world's first end-user CAM products.

1973: The company purchases the Automated Drafting and Machining (ADAM) software code from MCS in 1973. The code became a foundation for a product called UNI-GRAPHICS, later sold commercially as Unigraphics in 1975.

1976 McDonnell Douglas Corporation buys United Computing.

1983: UniSolids V1.0 is released, marking the industry's first true interactive Solid Modeling software offering.

1991: During a period of financial difficulties McDonnell Douglas Automation Company (McAuto) sells its commercial services organization, including the Unigraphics organization and product, to EDS which at that time is owned by GM.[3] Unigraphics becomes GM's corporate CAD system.

1992: Over 21,000 seats of Unigraphics are being used worldwide.[4]

1996: Unigraphics V11.0 is released with enhancements in Industrial Design and Modeling including Bridge Surface, Curvature Analysis for Curve and Surfaces, Face Blends, Variable Offset Surface, etc. In the area of Assembly Modeling the new capabilities include Component Filters, Faceted Representations, and Clearance Analysis between multiple Components. A fully integrated Spreadsheet linked to Feature-Based Modeling is also included..

2002 First release of the new "Next Generation" version of Unigraphics and I-DEAS, called NX, beginning the transition to bring the functionality and capabilities of both Unigraphics and I-DEAS together into a single consolidated product.

2007 Introduction of Synchronous Technology in NX 5.[5][6]

2011 Release of NX8 on October 17-2011

2013 Release of NX9 (x64 only) on October 14-2013

Release history

Name/Version Version History Value Release Date
Unigraphics R1 April 1978[7]
Unigraphics R2 July 1978[7]
Unigraphics R3 October 1978[7]
Unigraphics R4 March 1979[7]
Unigraphics D1 December 1979[7]
Unigraphics D2 September 1980[8]
Unigraphics D3.0 April 1982[8]
Unigraphics D4.0 September 1982[8]
Unigraphics II 1.0 August 1983[8]
Unigraphics I D5.0 March 1984[8]
Unigraphics II 2.0 March 1985[8]
Unigraphics I D6.0 August 1985[8]
Unigraphics II 3.0 November 1985[8]
Unigraphics II 4.0 November 1986[9]
Unigraphics II 5.0 October 1987[9]
Unigraphics II 6.0 December 1988[9]
Unigraphics II 7.0 December 1989[9]
Unigraphics 8.0 March 1991[10]
Unigraphics II 9.0 August 1992[10]
Unigraphics 10.3 June 1994[10]
Unigraphics 11.0 January 1996[10]
Unigraphics 12.0 January 1997[10]
Unigraphics 13.0 July 1997[10]
Unigraphics 14 6/22/1998[11]
Unigraphics 15.0 November 1998[10]
Unigraphics 16.0 September 1999[10]
Unigraphics 17.0 October 2000[12]
Unigraphics 18.0 July 2001[12]
Unigraphics NX July 2002[12]
NX 5 4/16/2007[13]
NX 6 5/20/2008[14]
NX 7 5/20/2010[15]
NX 8 10/17/2011[16]
NX 9 10/14/2013[17]
NX 10 12/14/2014
NX 11 09/08/2016[18]
NX 12 10/27/2017

Key functions

Supported operating systems and platforms

NX runs on Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS.

Architecture

NX uses Parasolid for its Geometric modeling kernel and D-Cubed as Associative engine for sketcher and assembly constraints as well as using JT (visualization format)[26] for lightweight data and Multi-CAD.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Siemens Closes Acquisition of UGS; Introduces Business as UGS PLM Software". Siemens.
  2. ^ "NX main page". Siemens.
  3. ^ Zipper, Stuart (1991-11-11). "See GM, IBM in CAD/CAM fight; after Unigraphics deal". Electronic News.
  4. ^ Bozdoc, Martian. "1992-1993". The History of CAD, CAD chronology. iMB.
  5. ^ Yares, Evan (2008-05-21). "Synchronous Technology and Design Freedom".
  6. ^ "Synchronous Technology". Siemens PLM Software.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Unigraphics in the 70's". PLM World. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h "Unigraphics in the 80's 1980-1985". PLM World. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  9. ^ a b c d "Unigraphics in the 80's 1986-1989". PLM World. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h "Unigraphics in the 90's". PLM World. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  11. ^ Unigraphics Solutions (June 22, 1998). "Unigraphics Solutions Announces Version 14 of Unigraphics CAD/CAM/CAE Software". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  12. ^ a b c "Unigraphics Today". PLM World. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  13. ^ Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software. "UGS Launches NX 5 CAD/CAM/CAE Software; New Technologies Provide Users with "Greater Powers" to Develop Innovative Products Faster and More Cost-Efficiently: Siemens PLM Software".
  14. ^ Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software. "Siemens PLM Software Launches NX 6 Software: Siemens PLM Software".
  15. ^ Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software. "Siemens PLM Software Redefines CAD/CAM/CAE Productivity and Product Development Decision Support with NX 7 Software: Siemens PLM Software".
  16. ^ Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software. "Siemens PLM Software's NX 8 Includes Comprehensive Enhancements Throughout with Focus on CAE: Siemens PLM Software".
  17. ^ Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software. "Siemens NX 9 Delivers up to 5X Product Development Productivity across Industries: Siemens PLM Software".
  18. ^ Software, Siemens Product Lifecycle Management. "Siemens' NX Delivers Next Breakthrough in Product Design with Convergent Modeling: Siemens PLM Software". www.plm.automation.siemens.com. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  19. ^ "NX modeling page". Siemens PLM Software.
  20. ^ England, Derek (2009). "Rapid Design Through Synchronous Modeling". Collaboration & Interoperability. Siemens PLM Software. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ Parrella, Tod. "Reverse Engineering" (PDF). PLM World 2007. UGS Corp.[permanent dead link]
  22. ^ Wong, Kenneth. "HD3D". Desktop Engineering.
  23. ^ Anderson, Taylor (May 3, 2009). "Automating the Design Validation Process with NX Check-Mate". Desktop Engineering.
  24. ^ Carrington, Jim. "NX 6 Assembly Modeling Update" (PDF). PLMWorld 2008.
  25. ^ Clarke, Charles. "Developments in the CAM software market" (PDF). tct. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16.
  26. ^ Carrington, Jim. "Working with Multi-CAD Data in NX using JT" (PDF). PLMWorld 2008. Siemens PLM Software.
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