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 Lifesaving drones operate remotely to deliver essential medical supplies to rural areas (Zipline, n.d.). Therefore, the design must be reliable and cost-efficient to manufacture. The NX CAD software designed by Siemens optimises the design, testing and manufacturing processes. These unique features distinguish Siemens from its competitor. Some of its design optimisation features include 3D Design Validation, Design Interoperability, Product Modelling and many more (Siemens, n.d.). Such features allow the user to create an advanced virtual product model rather than costly physical prototypes. This feature will shorten the design time, lowering the development cost and improving product quality (Siemens, 2019). Syncrofit is a feature of the NX CAD software that automates tedious design tasks, and bill of materials (BOM) updates to speed up the procurement process (Siemens, 2019). This will, in turn, speed up the design realisation. Additionally, the webpage also mentions that the software can quickly perform thickness and stress assessments of the design and determine which parts should be made of higher or lower grade materials, reducing the drone's overall weight (Siemens, 2019). With its abundant features in the designing, testing and manufacturing process, the NX CAD stands out as one of the most reliable compared to its competitors.

 

References

Zipline. (n.d.). NX is used to design drones that reliably deliver essential medical supplies to remote locations in Rwanda. Retrieved from SARATECH: https://saratech.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Siemens-PLM-Zipline-Case-Study-NX.pdf

Siemens. (n.d.). NX for design streamlines and accelerates the product development process. Retrieved from NX for Design: https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/nx/nx-for-design.html

Siemens. (2019). Lifesaving drones designed with CAD software. Retrieved from https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/lifesaving-drones-designed-with-cad-software.html

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