Digital Twins in (additive) manufacturing environments: what are the major challenges to overcome?
Despite the capabilities of additive manufacturing, producing parts with only a trial-and-error approach remains time consuming and expensive. Indeed, you will never know the number of batch productions you are going to launch before...
Carbon expands its 3D Printing Software capabilities with acquisition of ParaMatters
Carbon, the developer of Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printing technology, has acquired ParaMatters, a SaaS-based company offering software for design and production via 3D printing across metal, polymer, and other materials and production...
[Metal AM] First completed step towards the Aerospace certification standard AS9100D for Conflux Technology
As part of their commitment to being laser focussed specialists, Conflux Technology has commenced towards the Aerospace certification standard AS9100D. The manufacturer of metal 3D printed heat exchangers said this certification will include Design,...
For Those Who Struggle to Choose Products That Align With Their Skincare Needs, a 3D AI Skin Analysis System Could Help
As health and wellness have come into focus amid the global pandemic, people's perceptions of beauty have also evolved. According to a beauty insight report from Edge, 56% of consumers favor skincare products more now...
Using a plug-and-play software to ensure secure remote management of 3D print runs
The 3D printing process takes time and usually requires the operator to be onsite, to continuously monitoring for failures and job completion. One of the first solutions OEMs found to monitor the 3D printing...
Castor unveils new “2D Drawings” feature to automatically identify suitable parts for Additive Manufacturing
Software company Castor has developed a new feature for its part identification software. As a reminder, the company that raised $3.5 million last year develops a portfolio of products that enables organizations to achieve part...
Additive Talks: How to make the most of Generative Design & Topology Optimization in Product Development? Key differences & unique benefits of each method.
We recently sat down with Erin Komi from Etteplan and Josefine Lissner from Hyperganic Group to discuss the design strategies that could be explored in a product development process.
Unlike other Additive Talks sessions where...
MakerBot CloudPrint™ 2.0 Strengthens 3D Printing with four enhanced features
Two years ago, to ensure unlimited 3D printing collaboration from anywhere, 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot unveiled its CloudPrint™ software. Designed to deliver a seamless 3D printing workflow, the free cloud-based 3D printing platform helps...
Sintratec launches new software that can deliver over 100 configurable parameters for its SLS 3D printer
A tool that provides the user with complete freedom in testing new SLS powder materials for additive manufacturing.
Switzerland-based SLS 3D printer manufacturer Sintratec has announced the development of a software tool that could open...
MachineWorks announces the availability of example source code supporting data transfer of 3MF files
MachineWorks, a provider of advanced 3D software engines to manufacturers and engineering software developers, has announced the availability of example source code supporting data transfer of 3MF files with Polygonica.
As a reminder, Polygonica is...