Explained: Aircraft design software trial

Competitive advantage for aerospace and defense companies often comes down to how quickly they can move through the product development process, delivering innovative, high-performance products to market faster than the competition. However, slow modeling capabilities, siloed processes and outdated design tools can hinder engineering innovation.  

NX is the mechanical CAD modeling platform in the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. It is an open, scalable platform for creating high-fidelity digital twins of complex, integrated aerospace and defense designs.  

Learn more about the capabilities of NX through the free aircraft design software trial. Here, we’ve outlined what you can expect from the trial. Keep reading to learn:  

• How the trial works 

• Who the trial is most useful for 

• What you’ll get out of the time investment 

• The scenarios covered in the trial 

Who is the aircraft design software trial for? 

The trial is most relevant for mechanical product design engineers and product design engineering managers.

How does the aircraft design software trial work? 

Once you sign up, you can launch the trial. Once launched, the trial environment will automatically begin configuring on your computer. This may take a few minutes.  

The trial consists of three fully guided scenarios. You can go through the scenarios sequentially or select a specific one to start with.  

The default session time in the trial is 45 minutes. At this time, you can choose to extend the session and continue working within the trial. If you do not respond, the trial will shut down. You can save your progress in the trial at any time, and you will be able to resume the trial at the last saved spot when you return.  

You have free access to the trial for 30 days from the time you sign up. If you require assistance at any point during the trial, reach out to trialsupport.plm@siemens.com.  

What is covered in the aircraft design software trial? 

The trial includes three sections on the following topics:  

• Generative design – This section uses a bracket component from the front landing gear subassembly to walk through a generative design setup.

• Additive manufacturing – This section showcases the seamless integration of additive manufacturing into NX. The optimized bracket from the generative design section is used directly for a power bed fusion manufacturing process. 

• Parametrization – This section parametrizes winglet geometry to allow for easy modifications and associates it with a product template to effortlessly add the allowed range of changes. 

Ready to get started and see what NX has to offer? Sign up for the free aircraft design software trial now. Not ready to give it a try? Check out our aerospace design hub page for more information.