Quality has become one of the most important aspects of additive manufacturing, and there’s an unusual way to ensure quality using CT scans.
Software
While Onshape Got Famous, a Browser-Based CAD Application Was Baking in Switzerland—Who Knew?
A tiny group of developers saw that the future of CAD was on the web in 2010. They called it Buerli.
nTopology’s GPU Acceleration
nTopology found a way to dramatically speed up their 3D modeling operations.
Authentise x Hexagon: End-To-End Software Solutions For Additive Manufacturing
A new partnership is bringing shop floor data together with data intelligence for consistency in additive manufacturing.
Updates From Sinterit On Materials And Software
Sinterit has updated their 3D print job preparation software with a powerful feature.
Materialise Advances Cloud Software Strategy
Materialise detailed their long-term software strategy in a press conference today.
The SPEE3DCraft Metal 3D Printing Simulator
SPEE3D announced a 3D print simulation that provides a unique way to market, train and experience the technology.
A New Meshlab, Again
I just noticed there was a new release of Meshlab, version v2020.12.
Formlabs Shows Everyone How To Do It
Formlabs announced a new scan-to-print feature that demonstrates how 3D printing should really be approached.
Xometry’s New Fusion 360 Connection
Xometry has provided a plug-in for direct integration with Autodesk Fusion 360.
What Is Klipper, And Should You Use It?
Klipper is a very powerful firmware addition to most 3D printers.
ideaMaker Updated With New Texturing Feature
Raise3D announced a new version of IdeaMaker, version 4.1.0, which includes a very interesting capability.
In Her Own Words: The Mother Of OctoPrint
OctoPrint is certainly one of the most well known systems in 3D printing, but do you know the story of how it came to be?
Large-Scale Complex 3D Printing Coming With Metafold
Startup Metafold is developing a way to 3D print large objects with highly complex geometries.
Carbon Design Engine Set To Change The Lattice Generation Game
Carbon has introduced a new automated lattice design tool poised to send shockwaves throughout production-focused 3D printing.
Shapr3D Introduces “Drawings”
Shapr3D announced some big changes to their popular and easy-to-use 3D CAD tool.
Dassault Systèmes And EOS Collaborate To Improve Additive Manufacturing Digital Workflow
Leveraging their 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Dassault Systèmes has been developing a set of dedicated applications for Powder Bed additive manufacturing processes, from design to build job preparation and simulation.
Software For Self-Built 3D Scanners?
Polyga is offering powerful software that can be used with self-built 3D scanners.
SOLIDWORKS For Students And Makers Coming Later This Year
Dassault Systèmes announced some changes to SOLIDWORKS pricing that will be of interest to both students and makers.
Shining 3D Releases ExScan 3.6
Shining 3D has released a new version of their 3D scanning software for EinScan devices, version 3.6.
Neatsy AI Upgrades Shoe Fit With 3D Foot Scans
A U.S.-based startup called Neatsy AI makes use of the iPhone’s depth-sensing FaceID technology to predict comfortable sneaker fit for customers via 3D modelling.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Discount Available
Autodesk is offering a notable discount on their powerful 3D CAD tool, Fusion 360.
PrusaSlicer 2.3 Is A Bigger Update Than Expected
Prusa Research announced the official release of PrusaSlicer version 2.3, their latest slicing software tool.
Siemens’ Latest NX Offers Big Enhancements
When Siemens implemented its continuous release plan almost two years ago, it promised enhancements to NX every six months.
Autodesk Adds Fusion 360 To Netfabb
Autodesk announced a very interesting addition to Netfabb: Fusion 360!
Rhino3D Version 7 Released
Robert McNeel & Associates has released version 7 of their popular 3D CAD tool, Rhinoceros, a.k.a. Rhino3D.
Stratasys Takes A Big Step Into Manufacturing
Stratasys announced the GrabCAD SDK, which should allow far more extensive use of their equipment in industrial settings.
Digital Anatomy 3D Printing Adds Realistic Bone Capability
3D printed medical models are becoming ever more realistic, as Stratasys shows with its new biomechanically realistic bone capability.
In-Depth With Live Sinter
Desktop Metal recently introduced a new software tool focusing on metal sintering simulation; the team behind Live Sinter shares a deeper look.
Autodesk Opens Up About Generative Design
Thousands of Autodesk users, employees, and partners converged this week for the annual Autodesk University conference.
KeyShot 3MF Support Offers Full-Color 3D Prints
The 3D Manufacturing Format (3MF) file type is about to go prime-time owing to KeyShot and Stratasys.
Authentise Brings In The Digital Twin With nebumind Integration
Authentise continues to expand its additive manufacturing workflow, introducing an integration of nebumind’s digital twin tools.
The Recipe For More Realistic 3D Printed Prototypes
Stratasys, KeyShot, and the 3MF file format come together for a stunningly realistic prototyping capability right off the 3D printer.
ParallelQSlim: Simplifying Complex 3D Scanned Meshes
A new open source tool could greatly aid the simplification of basic 3D scans.
Autodesk Adds Powerhouse Manufacturing Tools to Fusion 360
Autodesk announced during its recent Advanced Manufacturing Summit that some of its powerhouse manufacturing tools would be added to Fusion 360, including PowerMill, PowerShape and PowerInspect.
The Jig Is Up: 3D Printing Fixtures Is About To Be Much More Efficient
Stratasys and nTopology execs share a look at their new collaboration, starting with an impressive FDM Assembly Fixture Generator.
CAD Exchanger Adds CATIA, DWG, U3D, FBX Support
If you’re a user of multiple CAD platforms and 3D creation apps…
Desktop Metal Continues AM Software Focus With Live Sinter
Sintering is a necessary step in metal 3D printing, and a new software application targets accurate compensation for distortions.
SimplyColor3D Goes 2.0
SimplyColor3D has now now moved to version 2.0, and it includes a lot more features.
Implications of The Dyndrite – HP Partnership
There could be some profound implications coming for additive manufacturing, after a review of the newly announced HP Universal Build Manager, which is powered by Dyndrite.
Fusion3 Introduces REACTOR
Fusion3 has introduced a new and powerful slicing system for their 3D printers, REACTOR.
New Fusion 360 Features: Text on a Path, Text Frame, and More
The latest update from the Fusion 360 crew has us pulling our sock over our knee-caps and throwing our hats in the air.
HP Introduces Software, Services, And Automation Updates For Additive Manufacturing
Three pillars of digital manufacturing updates from HP indicate the latest accelerations in automation, software, and services.
Adobe Capture Going 3D With New Scantastic Feature
Adobe announced the coming availability of a new feature in their Capture app: Scantastic.
Free Online Sculpting Tool: SculptGL
I’m trying out something called “SculptGL”, an online 3D sculpting tool.
Innovations In Digital Construction In 2020 And Beyond
What innovations in digital construction can we expect in this third decade of the 21st Century?
Artec 3D Studio 15 Includes A Massive Surprise
Artec 3D announced a new version of Artec Studio 15, the software that drives their popular handheld 3D scanners, and there’s a big surprise in this release.
Have You Improved Your Business Software?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine software-focused improvements that should give companies a post-pandemic advantage.
Fusion 360 Licensing Change: Reactions And Autodesk Retreat
It’s been several days since Autodesk announced big changes to their Fusion 360 Personal licensing program. What reactions have occurred?
Mesh Modeling, Part 3: Autodesk’s Fusion 360 Aspires Subdivision Modeling
The discussion about subdivision modeling has opened up significantly since the start of this series.
A Deeper Look Into Smart3D’s Macro 3D Printing Software
This week Smart3D International announced an interesting new industrial 3D printer, the Macro. But it turns out the software for this system is even more interesting.
SOLIDWORKS 2021 Now Available
Dassault Systèmes has released SOLIDWORKS 2021, the latest version of the powerful 3D CAD tool.
Authentise Adds Material Management
Digital manufacturing offers a great many benefits, but only when all the pieces are in place — and that includes thorough materials traceability. As industry continues to ease into adoption of newer processes like additive manufacturing, certain questions still linger. Key among these is traceability: it’s imperative to know what is where and when. The… Continue reading Authentise Adds Material Management
Autodesk Limits Functionality In Free Version Of Fusion 360
Autodesk abruptly announced some significant changes in the functionality of the free version of Fusion 360, their flagship 3D design tool.
Teton Simulation Launches First Software Product
3D printing software is smartening up its slicing as Teton goes live with its first product: Smart Slice for Ultimaker Essentials.
Software Collaboration To Automate Industrial Additive Manufacturing
Sintavia and Siemens have announced a three-year agreement to collaborate on end-to-end additive manufacturing software targeting digital automation.
Teg: “A Bold New Way To 3D Print Over WiFi”
I found what appears to be a new 3D print utility in the making: Teg.
Onshape CAD | Four Surface Modeling Tech Tips to Grow By!
The folks over at Onshape have been cranking out a ton of resource material across all categories.
Authentise Integrates Addiguru In-Process Monitoring
Authentise has teamed up with Addiguru to bring in-processing monitoring into its additive manufacturing workflow.
3D on the Web Heats Up
3D across the web, devices, screens, and reality has been ramping up considerably over the last few years.
Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.7
There’s a new release of Ultimaker Cura out this week, version 4.7.
Seattle, A Software Leader, And 3D Printing Convergence
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider 3D printing software advances focused in Seattle.
Mesh Modeling, Part 2: Siemens Convergent Modeling for Meshes and NURBS-based Geometry
Developers of Siemens NX are working to integrate mesh data for everyday CAD users.
Another LIDAR 3D Scanning App Appears
Laan Labs has released a new LIDAR-powered 3D scanning app for the iPad Pro.
Mesh Modeling, Part 1: 3D Printer Company 3D Systems Has Geomagic, Other Software for Meshes
For decades, many CAD users have looked askance at data for any purpose made from point clouds, or polygonal meshes.
Gravity Sketch VR Launches CoCreation Beta
Good news from the folks at Gravity Sketch.
Finally: Autodesk Introduces Proper Emboss Feature In Fusion 360
At long last Autodesk has resolved a long-standing issue with Fusion 360: the ability to easily emboss a curved surface.
cadasio: Create Interactive Technical Illustrations of Your 3D CAD Data
You’ve got some options when you need to create graphics for assembly instructions and technical documents but when you need to create animated assembly or service instructions your options narrow quite a bit.
HP And Dyndrite’s Strategic Partnership Scaling The Impact Of The 3D Kernel
HP has entered into a strategic partnership with Dyndrite, underscoring the critical importance of software to the long-term success of industrial 3D printing.
First LIDAR 3D Scanning Apps Appearing
There’s now at least one new app that takes advantage of Apple’s new LIDAR capability.
3MF Consortium’s New Executive Director: “The Focus Is On Adoption Now”
The 3MF Consortium is looking ahead to more adoption in 3D printing, now operating as a Linux Foundation member and with a new executive director.
Standardized Machine Language Will Revolutionize The Way We Work With Data
The Vice President of Materialise’s software department discusses ongoing partnerships with other members of the 3D printing community to standardize machine language and bring the value of printer data to users.
Major Development in 3D Printed Fabric
Polymaker and Covestro announced a new approach for producing 3D printed textiles, and there are huge implications.
Ultimaker Launches “Ultimaker Essentials”
Ultimaker launched a new software product today, which they call Ultimaker Essentials.
Shapr3D Adds Adaptive UI, Proves 3D CAD Can Be Smarter
Shapr3D has been doing a lot of ‘bringing’ to their iPadOS-based CAD app over the past three years.
nPower’s New Power Shell and Power Thicken Powers Up Your SOLIDWORKS Shelling
Shelling a 3D model can be daunting, but nPower’s new Power Shell makes it a lot easier.
Not for Lack of Support—Netfabb 2021.0 for 3D Print Processing
Netfabb’s latest release helps with the thankless 3D print tasks of adding and removing supports.
ZBrushCoreMini is the New, Free Sculpting App from Pixologic
Get your sculpt brushes and buckets of inspiration ready. Today, Pixologic introduced ZBrushCoreMini, a free entry-level version of its ZBrushCore and ZBrush software designed to help people get started with digital sculpting.
Planning On A Move To Fusion 360? Deal Available Until July 17
We’ve learned Autodesk has an excellent promotion this month for their very popular Fusion 360 suite.
SketchUp Goes Subscription-Only
SketchUp, the 3D tool many of us began learning 3D concepts from, has moved to a subscription payment model.
Sigma Labs Crosses The Bridge Between Features And Functions In Metal 3D Printing Software
Sigma Labs has been hard at work with its quality control solutions for metal 3D printing: the company’s CEO fills us in on major advances.
Wematter Updates 3D Print Software
Wematter released version 2.0 of their 3D print management software, which includes a number of user interface improvements.
What Is The Spaghetti Detective, And Do I Need One? (Probably)
There might be no stranger name for a 3D print product than the Spaghetti Detective, but it’s not only appropriate, but something that should become popular in 3D printing.
JustSketchMe is a Web App to Create and Download Poseable 3D Characters
JustSketchMe is a web-based app to create and pose 3D character models.
Behold: Pico CAD
Game developer Johan Peitz posted a tweet recently with an animation of a project he’s working on called Pico CAD, an 8-bit 3D modeling tool.
Another Generative 3D CAD Alternative: Gen3D
I’m taking a quick look at Gen3D, a CAD tool for generating complex structures that can then be 3D printed.
CASTOR Assists The Transition To Additive Manufacturing
A startup company has developed services to assist the transition to additive manufacturing technologies by performing a sophisticated analysis of target parts.
Artec 3D Releases New Reverse Engineering Features And More
Artec 3D released Artec Studio 15, their latest release of 3D scanning management software, and it includes some interesting new reverse engineering features.
Updates From Authentise: Free License For Those 3D Printing For COVID-19 Response
In the face of global supply chain shortages, it’s all hands on deck to help in the 3D printing industry — including on the software side.
Dyndrite Attempts A “Heart Transplant” For 3D Printing
I recently spoke with the folks from Dyndrite, who intend to replace the very heart of 3D printing: the 3D kernel.
AR Cut & Paste Is the Kick in the Rear 3D Capture Needs
What if you boil AR/VR down even further and mix common computer actions with common AR needs? Scan/Capture + Copy/Paste?
All About Polygonica’s Mesh Handling Toolkit
Polygonica provides a powerful set of mesh processing tools that can be embedded in any other software. We spoke to a representative to find out who uses this software.
3Diligent CEO: “It’s A Wild Time To Be Introducing Products”
3Diligent has announced updates to its Industry 4.0 software and services; the CEO fills us in on what these mean for procurement and manufacturing shops.
Free Access To Fusion 360 — For A Short Time
Autodesk is offering use of their powerful CAD tool, Fusion 360, at no charge for a limited time to help emergency COVID-19 efforts.
An Unusual Method To Capture Global Scenes In 3D
A software hack allows export of 3D data from Google Maps for use in other 3D modeling programs.