What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: AI-Powered Kinematics Tree Creation
Note: This blog is part of a small series of blogs deep-diving into new capabilities introduced in NX CAM 2512.
In NX 2512, a new AI -assisted feature for creating Kinematics Trees in Machine Kit Wizard was introduced. This intelligent solution dramatically simplifies the Simatic Machine Kinematics (SMK) Wizard process through machine learning.
What is AI-Powered Kinematics Tree Creation?
The newly introduced system uses AI to automatically predict and identify key machine components through geometry recognition, minimizing the number of steps required for the creation of kinematics trees. The AI will identify the machine base, tool end, and part end geometry automatically. The AI also identifies the machine axis components while a single click initiates the machine learning prediction for configuration.
How does it work?
Getting started is straightforward. In Machine Tool Builder, a user selects their machine template and activates the Enable Machine Learning Assisted Creating Kinematics Tree option. The system then uses AI to predict and identify key components automatically.
The process is remarkably simple. One click initiates the machine learning prediction which identifies the machine base, tool end, part end geometry, and machine axis components. Users maintain full control, with the ability to review and modify AI predictions as needed.
What’s particularly exciting is that this system continues to learn and improve. As more users engage with the feature, prediction accuracy increases over time. This represents a significant improvement over the traditional SMK Wizard process, reducing setup steps and time considerably.
Why is this important?
The new AI-based Kinematics Tree Generation reduces your kinematics setup time while improving accuracy through AI assistance.
- Automated Geometry Recognition and Component Identification
- Smart Prediction of Machine Base, Tool End, and Part End
- One-Click Machine Learning Assisted Configuration
The bottom line: AI-Powered kinematics tree creation is an automated machine learning solution for simplified SMK configurations saving setup time and improving accuracy.


