SHIMA SEIKI now offers a software-only subscription service called APEXFiz. It allows you to use the power of the APEX system on your own PC without the massive upfront hardware cost.

If you are a student, many design colleges provide access to lab versions of the software.

: Frequent crashes, freezes, and corrupted project files.

: Historically, systems like the SDS-ONE A56 were not just standalone software applications you could install on any computer. They were bundled as unified workstations featuring dedicated pen tablets, proprietary trackball units, and color-calibrated monitors.