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?

Hyperganic to create a one-stop solution from engineering to manufacturing with the acquisition of DirectFEM

It seems like minutes ago that we were talking about @hyperganic emerging from stealth mode. Yet, the software company that creates the design of physical objects using AI and algorithms, is announcing the acquisition of #DirectFEM today.

3D printing software 4D_Additive integrates new feature that could repair STL files and Scan Data „at the Push of a Button“

With the goal of simplifying the way engineers use 4D Additive, CoreTechnologie has integrated a new feaure that would enable to repair STL files and scan data in a matter of seconds.  It’s been four...

Markforged announces its first acquisition in the AM industry: Teton Simulation Software

Teton Simulation Software (“Teton”), acknowledged for its SmartSlice™ technology that automates validation and optimizes part performance for additive manufacturing applications, becomes the first company that Markforged acquires. The developer of the Digital Forge will integrate Teton’s...

Helio Additive, a slicing software that could supercharge polymer and composite 3D-printing with an up to 10x boost in price performance

3D printing materials company Polymaker is the investor behind Helio Additive.   Helio Additive is the latest company to turn stealth mode off in the additive manufacturing industry. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Changshu, China, the...

Velo3D releases Flow 3.0 to Support Print Preparation for Larger 3D Printed Parts

Metal additive manufacturing technology company Velo3D, releases its Flow 3.0 print preparation software. The new version supports larger models of parts that are able to be manufactured on the company’s Sapphire XC (Extra Capacity) printer, which...

polySpectra AR, a Web-based tool that enables a free, in-browser Augmented Reality preview of .STL files

Materials producer polySpectra has developed a Web-based tool that would enable designers to benefit from a free, in-browser Augmented Reality preview of their .STL files. Named polySpectra AR, the online tool can be launched...

Postprocess unveils digital thread software platform for post-printing

PostProcess Technologies, expert in automated and intelligent post-printing solutions for industrial 3D printing, launches CONNECT3D Additive Manufacturing Platform. Available via a subscription service, the software has first been announced in 2018. It complements AUTOMAT3D®...

Intech Additive Solutions licenses MachineWorks’ software for additive manufacturing

As part of a new partnership, metal 3D printing company Intech Additive Solutions will license Polygonica from MachineWorks to enhance their Metal 3D Printing Ecosystem. Polygonica is a general polygon mesh processing engine, a component...

Oqton and Riven to support AM at scale as part of GrabCAD Software Partner Program

  Cloud-based manufacturing operating system company Oqton and provider of 3D reality intelligence for digital manufacturing Riven are the latest companies to join GrabCAD software partner program. Launched by Stratasys last year, GrabCAD is an open...

AddUp unveils new software solution for real time data monitoring inside the 3D printer

Machine manufacturer AddUp announces the launch of a multi-scale monitoring software that can provide real-time monitoring of what’s happening inside the 3D printer. Named AddUp DashboardsTM, the solution is compatible with all AddUp FormUp...

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