Buyer's guide

NX X Manufacturing is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for part manufacturing that delivers scalable, secure, and flexible cloud-based CAM programming. It helps manufacturing engineers program parts faster, collaborate from anywhere.

NX X Manufacturing delivers the same full-featured NX CAM experience but with cloud-connected convenience. Licenses and updates are managed through Siemens Xcelerator, eliminating manual installation and maintenance. Programming, simulation, and postprocessing still happen locally keeping part data within your secure environment.

NX X Manufacturing combines the proven power of NX CAM with the flexibility of cloud-connected licensing. It simplifies deployment, scales easily across users and sites, and ensures every programmer and manufacturing engineer works with the latest version of NX without IT complexity or local license servers.

NX X Manufacturing is used by manufacturing engineers, including NC programmers, additive manufacturing engineers, and production managers across industries, from small job shops to large enterprises. It supports any organization by providing flexible, secure, comprehensive part manufacturing solution. It provide important benefits such as… without local license management.

Yes, NX X Manufacturing connects with digital manufacturing solutions, including additive manufacturing (AM), robotics, advanced CAD, and CMM inspection. It also integrates seamlessly with Teamcenter for Manufacturing and other Siemens Xcelerator solutions, enabling a connected digital thread across design, engineering, and production. This integration ensures data continuity and improves manufacturing efficiency.

NX X Manufacturing is a cloud-managed, not cloud-hosted, solution. It runs locally for high performance and full control of data, while Siemens Xcelerator manages licensing, entitlements, and updates through the cloud.

More than a cloud-based CAM application, NX X Manufacturing brings together CNC machining, inspection programming, robotics, and additive manufacturing in one integrated software system. This connected environment enables consistent workflows from part setup to production while maintaining the security and compliance required in industries such as aerospace and defense.

NX X Manufacturing is offered in two different packaging options, including NX X Manufacturing CAD/CAM and NX X Manufacturing CAM. After you select the CAD/CAM or CAM package, you can select from four tiers to purchase: Essentials, Standard, Advanced, and Premium.

Each tier includes progressively broader capabilities for programming, simulation, postprocessing, and additive manufacturing. You can also purchase 50-pack Value-Based Licensing tokens to access additional modules as needed.

Named-user licensing assigns software access to individual users rather than shared machines. Each user has their own Siemens ID, allowing secure access from any device or location while maintaining full administrative control.

NX X Manufacturing Value-Based Licensing offers a flexible and scalable way to access a broad range of advanced capabilities through a shared token pool.
Each add-on consumes a defined token value that is returned to the pool only when the user closes the module or ends the session, ensuring managed and controlled resource usage.
With access to more than 20 add-ons, including part model preparation, advanced machining, and postprocessing, manufacturers can tailor functionality to specific needs while aligning software costs with actual usage.
The model also includes continuous updates and the NX X Manufacturing Chat Co-Pilot, which provides intelligent in-app guidance to help maximize productivity and value.

NX X Manufacturing Value Based Licensing provides access to a wide range of advanced manufacturing capabilities through a flexible token-based system. This includes:

• Turbomachinery milling: Advanced strategies for complex rotating components.
• Postprocessing: Seamless NC code generation for various machines.
• Machine simulation: Accurate virtual validation of machining operations.
• Part model preparation: Tools to optimize CAD models for manufacturing.
• Productivity enhancements: Features that streamline CAM programming

With this flexible model, manufacturing teams can access these capabilities as needed, ensuring efficiency without unnecessary costs.

NX X Manufacturing add-ons are available exclusively through the Value Based Licensing model, offering cost-effective access with maximum flexibility. Manufacturing teams can utilize a broad set of capabilities, whether needed daily or occasionally.

With this check-in/check-out model, simply purchase a pool of tokens. Each add-on and tool has an assigned value. When an add-on is used, its token value is deducted from the pool. Once it’s no longer in use, the tokens return to the available pool.

These add-ons cover a wide range of functionalities, including part model preparation, productivity enhancements, specialized machining, simulation, postprocessors, and machine kits.

Yes, the Value Based Licensing system is automatically updated alongside NX X Manufacturing releases, ensuring access to the latest CAM capabilities without additional software installations.

Additional costs may apply if more tokens are required for extended functionality or custom postprocessors are needed for specific CNC machines. However, regular software updates are included in the subscription.

The following NX X Manufacturing built-in data management capabilities will be provided through NX
X Manufacturing:

• Cloud-enabled Machining, Additive Manufacturing and Inspection Data Management
• Document management
• Check-in and check-out control
• Standard visualization featuring 3D markup
• Revision and Single step releases
• Revision configuration
• Where used
• Discussions and tasks
• Updates and integration
• Onboarding guide
• Multi-user notification service for instantaneous updates on design changes (token enabled)

Yes, every seat of NX X Manufacturing comes with built-in data management. However, if you already are using on-premises Teamcenter, Teamcenter X or saving data to the operating system, you can continue to do so.

You have the following options for data storage with NX X Manufacturing:

• If you have Teamcenter X, the data will be stored in a single tenant in the cloud.
• If you are using the built-in data management, it will be stored in a multi-tenant in the cloud (within your specific enterprise cloud account)
• If you are using on-premises Teamcenter, the data is stored in the Teamcenter environment.

NX X Manufacturing software leverages leading cloud technology for data protection and data security and has been independently verified for data security and integrity by third-party security testing. More information on how Siemens is protecting your data can be found at Siemens Trust Center.

The cloud is used only to manage licenses, define who can access which NX X Manufacturing capabilities, and deliver software updates. All of this is handled through the Siemens Xcelerator Admin Console and Siemens Software Center, eliminating the need for on-premises license servers or IT maintenance.

NX X Manufacturing connects seamlessly with Teamcenter Share for secure cloud-based collaboration. You can share files, collect feedback, and collaborate with partners without complex IT setup, while keeping core manufacturing data stored locally.

Teamcenter Share is a secure, cloud-based collaboration service within the Siemens Xcelerator platform. It allows designers, engineers, and manufacturers to store, view, and share design and manufacturing data in one centralized online space. Using only a web browser, users can upload 3D models, drawings, and documents, review them in real time, and provide feedback through comments and markups, without needing the native authoring software.

Teamcenter Share connects NX X Manufacturing users through the cloud to enable seamless collaboration on part files and machining data. It supports secure file sharing, real-time feedback with markups and comments, and efficient version tracking, helping manufacturing engineers maintain accuracy and efficiency from design to production.

Yes, Siemens Xcelerator Academy offers dedicated learning modules and enablement courses tailored to NX X Manufacturing users. These courses cover topics such as cloud-based CAM programming, toolpath optimization, and seamless integration with Teamcenter X for manufacturing data management.

Siemens Xcelerator Academy is a comprehensive cloud-based learning platform that delivers training and certification programs for Siemens Digital Industries Software. It offers structured learning paths, interactive courses, and hands-on exercises that help users build expertise across Siemens solutions such as NX, Teamcenter, Tecnomatix, Simcenter, and more.

Through Xcelerator Academy, learners can access self-paced modules, guided tutorials, and role-based learning journeys designed to enhance productivity, accelerate software adoption, and support continuous professional development for engineers, designers, and manufacturers.

NX X Manufacturing follows the same continuous release model as NX, with regular updates to introduce new capabilities, enhancements, and cloud-based innovations. Siemens provides frequent updates to ensure that users always have access to the latest manufacturing technologies without waiting for major version releases.