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?

Renault F1 to benefit from Volume Graphics’ comprehensive solution for quality control in additive manufacturing

As part of a multi-year supplier agreement, Volume Graphics will enable Renault F1 to develop their use of CT non-destructive testing, including the inspection...

nTopology releases version 2.0 of its computational modeling software

Following its recent fundraising and the opening of their first office in Europe, nTopology releases the latest version of their computational-modeling software, nTop Platform...

In aerospace, crucial 3D printed parts require the use of appropriate software solutions

Too much attention is often made on the use of the additive manufacturing technology leveraged as part of a production process.  Yet, software solutions...

“Simply storing files is not enough.” 3YOURMIND aims to fill digital AM inventories with production-ready parts.

3YOURMIND to allow users to centralise their digital inventory of AM-ready parts and production data 3YOURMIND has unveiled its Digital AM Inventory module. This extension of...

FEops to benefit from 3DEXPERIENCE Lab’s expert mentoring

Dassault Systèmes has selected FEops to join its 3DEXPERIENCE Lab. This initiative aims to nurture the company’s project and mentor it throughout its activities. FEops...

Dassault Systèmes launches SOLIDWORKS 2020, designed for the 3DEXPERIENCE.WORKS Portfolio

Dassault Systèmes unveils SOLIDWORKS 2020, the latest release of its portfolio of 3D design and engineering applications. For several years now, companies and people...

SIMULATION SOFTWARE: use, advantages & limitations

Systems used in the manufacturing industry have a lot of dependences, that are not static. So far, simulation appears to be one of the...

nTopology to facilitate adoption of its engineering software with the opening of new offices in Germany

Engineering software company nTopology Inc. opens its first European office in Regensburg, Germany. The new location will facilitate the adoption and customer support of its...

Zortrax opens up software to all LCD 3D Printers and unveils castable jewelry resins

Zortrax has released today three new castable resins for jewelry applications. They are all included in the Z-SUITE slicing software which is now compatible...

Volume Graphics joins “Rapid Tooling” project to improve plastic mold making with its AM software

Volume Graphics and the Kunststoff-Institut will join forces alongside other companies of the industry in a project related to “Rapid Tooling”. Volume Graphics will bring...