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?

EXTEND3D Werklicht® 3D software to bridge 3D CAD models to the shop floor

For the first time, all EXTEND3D Werklicht laser- and video-projection systems can be powered with one single and easy-to-use software which covers all relevant 3D data input formats. EXTEND3D results from the collaboration of...

4D_Additive ensures the preparation of models and their production by 3D printing

More and more companies are dedicating themselves to CAD software. This comes to no surprise as it was announced late last year that 3D CAD software market could reach 11.8 billion dollars by the...

TrueSOLID™, the first 3D Volumetric Kernel for Generative Design

TrueSOLID™ is a tool that enables its users to generate ready to manufacture topology optimized designs such as lattices and to bring out manufacturing constraints, eliminating the need and cost of part redesign resulting...

Dentists can now use SprintRay 3D printers with 3Shape’s Implant Studio software

In December 2017, we were talking about how dental practices are making use of SprintRay 3D printers. Today, the Los-Angeles based manufacturer has announced that its 3D printers will now be used with 3Shape’s...

A 3D model that reimagines the Eiffel Tower landscape

Every year, the Eiffel Tower is part of the monuments that are appreciated by million of visitors in the romantic city of Paris. Today, even though it remains one of the most iconic landmarks in...

Materialise granted FDA for Diagnostic 3D-Printed Anatomical Models

Materialise was granted FDA clearance for its software dedicated to 3D printed anatomical models for diagnostic use. It’s been three decades that Materialise is working on medical solutions to improve patient care, therefore the...

ZW3D CAD/CAM will serve for medical innovations at University of Pécs

ZW3D has donated ZW3D 2018 to the University of Pécs (PTE) in Hungary. Its flagship product will enable to improve 3D medical engineering model in a 3D project Group. The University of Pécs is the...

PTC updates Creo 5.0, its CAD software

PTC, a software company, has released the latest version of Creo, its computer-aided design (CAD) software. Among the recently added features, Creo integrates topology optimization, additive and substractive manufacturing, computational fluid dynamics, as well...

Ultimaker Cura integrates HP 3D scanning technology

From now, Ultimaker integrates HP scanning software with its Ultimaker Cura. This drastically simplifies the workflow that facilitates 3D printing of scans from HP's Sprout and 3D Structured Light Scanner Pro S3. Ultimaker Cura supports...

EOS and UseTree won the “iF DESIGN AWARD” by giving a fresh look at the EOSPRINT 2 software

EOS and UseTree, partner for UX design development have won together the iF DESIGN AWARD 2018 in the 'Apps / Software' category for the intuitive user interface of their EOSPRINT 2 software. iF International Forum...

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Fuselab 3D aims to bring a different FDM technology onto the 3D printing market

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ams and Qualcomm Technologies to focus on 3D imaging & 3D scanning for mobile phone applications

ams is a supplier of high- performance sensor solutions, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Both companies will join forces to develop a...

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