Software for Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

Design, simulation, pre-processing, distribution, manufacturing, inspection, and quality…A lot of software tools are required to effectively implement 3D printing in a production environment. What are the different categories of 3D printing software (Additive Manufacturing Software ) & most importantly, how do they fit together in an AM workflow?

How do Data Breaches Occur in Additive Manufacturing?

Like other technologies that rely on digital data, there is a potential threat and the risk of data breaches in Additive Manufacturing. These data breaches could wreak havoc on the entire process and compromise...

How and Why Naddcon integrates AIM3D’ multi-material 3D printer into Siemens’ NX design software

The Naddcon research and development centre has recently integrated an ExAM 255 3D printer from AIM3D into Siemens’ NX design software. The NX tool contains extensive CAD, CAM and CAE solutions, as already used for...

Authentise to improve quoting process with new RFQ Responder tool

With the goal of helping contract manufacturers to respond to Requests for Quotes (RFQ) quickly and efficiently, software company Authentise has developed an RFQ Responder tool. The announcement follows the recent rebranding of its...

Sigma moves its Quality Assurance beyond the borders of Additive Solutions and Expands into Post-Processing

With the new partnership signed with post-processing company DyeMansion, one will now see Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc.’s quality assurance software solution integrated to post-processing equipment. The solution will be integrated into DM60, Powershot Performance and Powerfuse...

Oqton’s Manufacturing OS to integrate Twikit’s 3D Printing Customization solution

Software company Twikit and SaaS provider Oqton decided to connect their design and manufacturing automation software solutions. In case you do not know, Twikit develops a software solution that can easily modify CAD models...

Xometry now provides services in Turkey, thanks to the acquisition of on-demand manufacturing marketplace Tridi

Xometry has announced the acquisition of Istanbul-based Tridi, an on-demand manufacturing marketplace that serves Turkish customers. The announcement follows the recent launch of the company’s UK marketplace, and contributes to the expansion of the...

Nexus, Hexagon’s digital reality platform, puts an end to silos; optimizes DfAM processes and more.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced on the market Nexus, a digital reality platform co-engineered with Microsoft that would enable global teams to collaborate in real-time across the product lifecycle – from design and...

“Blockchain technology has just overcome its days of extreme hype.” The journey now needs to converge AM & Sustainability

Just fourteen years ago, blockchain appeared onto the scene of the financial market as the power behind cryptocurrencies. Over time, the technology found its place within supply chains, but was limited to pilot projects...

New partnership between AME-3D and AMFG to strengthen vacuum casting and AM production

Software provider AMFG is integrating its MES & workflow automation software into  AME-3D’s operations. AME-3D is a product development and prototyping business that has been providing services for 26 years, excelling particularly within the...

Quickparts is the latest 3D printing company to join Materialise CO-AM platform

On the heels of the integration of 7 partners to its CO-AM platform, AM company Materialise announces the addition of another company: Quickparts. The latter is the first 3D printing service bureau to join...

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