Create stunning photorealistic images and videos from any CAD system, real life photo, or even a quick napkin sketch.
IMAGE RENDERS COMPLETE IN 60 SECONDS.
NX Ray Traced Studio is the progressive ray-traced visualization environment in Siemens NX. It lets NX users present parts and assemblies with applied visual materials, a render camera, lighting environments, reflections, shadows, and saved static images while keeping the work connected to the CAD model.
NX Ray Traced Studio suits teams that already design in Siemens NX and need a more realistic view of the same part or assembly. The NX workflow can combine a render camera, visual materials, reflections, shadows, and a studio, indoor, or outdoor lighting environment; teams can also use an HDR or EXR lighting image. Its progressive display supports quick view and angle checks before a higher-quality static image is saved. RENDERCAD serves a different, image-first step: capture the approved NX viewport or a Ray Traced Studio preview, upload it, and generate a polished presentation image in the browser. That is practical for trying alternative finish, lighting, backdrop, and marketing direction without rebuilding a full NX render scene for each visual option.
Ray Traced Studio stays close to NX CAD data. An NX user can assign visual materials, compose a camera view, choose a lighting environment, and inspect how the exterior surfaces read under ray-traced light. Appearance variants can help compare product color or finish directions, while render modes let users balance responsive exploration with a more refined image. When the exact design, camera, material mapping, or engineering-approved appearance must remain authoritative, NX and its saved render setup are the source of truth. It is a strong choice for CAD-based design reviews and controlled product imagery created by people who work in NX.
RENDERCAD does not replace that native scene or edit the NX assembly. Instead, start with a clean NX viewport or Ray Traced Studio image that already communicates the model silhouette and key details. Use RENDERCAD to explore presentation-ready visuals for a concept review, proposal, product page, sales deck, or stakeholder update. This can reduce the amount of local material and lighting setup needed for exploratory images, and it also makes the same image-first workflow available from other design tools. Use NX Ray Traced Studio when CAD-linked scene control and repeatable native output matter most; use RENDERCAD when the goal is fast visual iteration from an existing design view. For automated workflows, see the developer documentation.
Screenshot the CAD viewport you already have, render in the browser, and download a client-ready still or video without exports, plugins, or GPU setup.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.
RENDERCAD uses a maintained selection of image-generation models for different rendering tasks. Results can vary by model and input, so compare generated output with the source design before relying on geometry, materials, or dimensions.
| Feature | RENDERCAD | NX Ray Traced Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Ray-traced CAD visualization |
| Output | Images + Video | Varies by tool |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Varies |
| Image Speed | Image renders complete in 60 seconds. | Progressive interactive preview or longer static-image render |
| Video Speed | Videos complete in 2-5 minutes. | Varies by workflow |
| Scene Set Up | No separate local scene | Varies by workflow |
| Input | Screen Snip | Varies by tool |
| Materials | 2,600+ Textures | Library varies |
| Backgrounds | 1300+ Backgrounds | Tool-dependent |
| Conditions | 40+ Effects | Tool-dependent |
| References | Up to 6 Per Render | Varies |
| Hardware | Cloud (None Required) | NX desktop workstation |
| Install | None | Varies (web or app) |
| Cost | from $9/mo | Commercial NX licensing |
Side by side, feature by feature. See how RENDERCAD's AI approach compares with NX Ray Traced Studio's rendering workflow.
Skip a separate local scene build. Pick a condition, material, and background while RENDERCAD handles the image-generation step. Image renders complete in 60 seconds.
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Use the browser workflow directly, capture a selected view with the desktop app, or start from the browser extension.
Get StartedCommon questions about RENDERCAD vs NX Ray Traced Studio
With RENDERCAD, upload or snip a clear image, describe carbon fiber, and add a material reference when exact visual direction matters. Image renders complete in 60 seconds.
Upload a clear view, describe the brushed-aluminum finish you want, and add a material reference when the visual direction matters. Because the result is generated from an image, inspect the grain direction and surface details against your original design before using it in a final presentation.
Describe an environment such as a sunny forest or urban street and use a reference image when needed. Image renders complete in 60 seconds without building a local scene file or environment map.
Start with a clear source view, choose a simple background, and describe the studio look you want. RENDERCAD can generate a presentation image without requiring you to build a traditional light rig, but the lighting is image-based and should be reviewed rather than treated as a physically measured setup.
RENDERCAD can generate orbit-style motion from a single image using a Camera option. Because the motion is inferred rather than rendered from a complete 3D model, review geometry and hidden-side details before publishing the result.
The Seamless Loop option is designed to improve continuity between the end and beginning of a generated video. Inspect the transition before publishing because generative motion and loop quality can vary by image and model.
RENDERCAD processes generation in the cloud, so it does not require a dedicated local rendering GPU. You still need a supported browser and internet connection, and normal browser, upload, and download activity can use local device resources.
RENDERCAD image renders complete in 60 seconds. Competing renderer speed depends on scene complexity, render settings, hardware, queue time, and final output quality.
RENDERCAD starts at $9/month with credits that refresh monthly - predictable costs with no upfront investment or perpetual license fees.
RENDERCAD starts from a supported 2D image such as a CAD viewport capture, product photo, or drawing. You do not need to import the native 3D scene, but you may need to capture or export a clear image from the source application first.
RENDERCAD can generate a visual interpretation of a described or referenced material without requiring shader parameters. It does not guarantee physically measured or specification-accurate material behavior, so validate critical color, grain, reflectivity, and finish details against approved references.
Yes. A clear viewport capture can become a more polished visual for a design review. Image renders complete in 60 seconds, making it practical to prepare or iterate presentation options.
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