A Moroccan research team mapped how common FFF settings drive PETG flexural behavior and then used a neural network to predict the best tradeoffs.
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MIT Improves Alloy Modeling With Smarter AI Sampling
MIT researchers say they have found a more efficient way to train machine learning models that predict how complex metal alloys will behave.
Helio Additive Brings Print Optimization Simulation to OrcaSlicer
Helio Additive has now integrated with OrcaSlicer.
Helio Additive Expands Material Support with 3D-Fuel PCTG Integration
3D-Fuel and Helio Additive have partnered to enable the use of PCTG with Helio.
Synera Expands AI-Driven Engineering Platform with Autodesk Fusion Integration
I’m looking at a new AI tool for developing 3D models, Synera.
AdditiveGDL Predicts LPBF Thermal Fields With Generative AI
Researchers introduced AdditiveGDL, a generative deep learning method that predicts local thermal distributions across metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion layers to accelerate process tuning and quality assurance.
Stratasys–Novineer Partnership Brings Toolpath-Aware Generative Optimization to GrabCAD
Stratasys announced a very interesting partnership with Novineer.
Machine Learning Predicts LPBF Defects By Surface Angle
Researchers report a machine learning approach to predict LPBF defects from up-skin and down-skin angles, suggesting there might be angle-aware process control for metal AM.
BambuStudio Now Integrates Helio Additive Simulation for Optimized 3D Print Quality
What could be the biggest news of the week just happened: BambuStudio now integrates with Helio Additive.
Gyroid Infill Strength Proven: Researchers Develop Formula for Density-Based Performance
The gyroid infill pattern turns out to be the best infill pattern of them all.
New Vixiv Platform Uses AI to Streamline Functional AM Part Design
Vixiv will soon provide new software to optimize 3D printable designs.
Voxel-Based Simulation from Helio Additive to be Integrated in OrcaSlicer
Helio Additive is deploying an amazing solution that most FFF 3D printer operators will be quite interested in using.
New Research Identifies Key Workflow Improvements for 3D Concrete Printing
A new research paper explores the workflow used in 3DCP.
Ups and Downs for 3D Printing in 2025
Well, it just happens to be the first day of the year. What might happen in the next 364 days?
DIMON: The AI Model That Drastically Speeds Up Solving Partial Differential Equations
Researchers have made a breakthrough in the ability to solve engineering problems. In a new paper published in Nature entitled, “A scalable framework for learning the geometry-dependent solution operators of partial differential equations”, they explain the current challenges in solving partial differential equations. Partial Differential Equations are a specific type of equation where it is… Continue reading DIMON: The AI Model That Drastically Speeds Up Solving Partial Differential Equations
Stich3R: New Blender Add-On Brings Realistic GCODE Visualization
There’s a new and quite beautiful rendering system for GCODE visualization. When you prepare a 3D print in slicing software, there’s usually a 3D viewable preview. It’s quite important to review the preview, because it can often show flaws in the job — does the first layer actually touch all of the plate? Did you… Continue reading Stich3R: New Blender Add-On Brings Realistic GCODE Visualization
7 Free AM Simulation Tools You Might Not Know
Some lesser-known 3D printing simulation software with examples of implementation.
Robotic System Can Automatically Test Thousands of 3D Prints
Researchers have developed a “self driving lab”, which can automatically 3D print objects and test them.
NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Simulation in 3D Printed Habitat
NASA announced a new call for volunteers to live in a 3D printed Mars habitat.
3MF Consortium Welcomes Altair as New Steering Member
The 3MF Consortium announced they’ve added a new Steering Member: Altair.
Accelerating Additive Manufacturing: PhysicsX’s AI Simulations Promise a Design Revolution
A seemingly minor investment announcement might have big implications for additive manufacturing.
AI-Driven 3D Printing: Unveiling the Future of Unusual and Practical Parts
We could see an increase of very unusual yet practical 3D printed parts in the near future due to AI technology.
From Racing to Manufacturing: Velo3D’s Technology Continues to Improve
Velo3D is one of the leading providers of metal additive manufacturing equipment, and we caught up with them recently.
Hyperganic’s New Simulation Tech
Hyperganic announced a new and very speedy 3D simulation technology.
Markforged Links Slicing and Simulation
Markforged announced a very useful new feature for their Eiger software platform.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Wind Tunnel
This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Wind Tunnel by Danny Goiri.
Unusual 3D Printed Application for Oil and Gas Research
A unique application for 3D printing has been developed by a student at Texas A&M.
Book of the Week: An Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
This week’s selection is “An Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis” by J. N. Reddy.
MIT Develops Simulation System to Explore New 3D Print Materials
MIT might have substantially shortened the development cycle for new 3D printer materials.
Printing The Glioblastoma
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have 3D printed a working cancer tumor.
Exploring Relativity Space’s Machine Learning 3D Printing Patent
Relativity Space owns what could become a key patent for additive manufacturing.
Optimizing Air Duct Efficiency With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger take a look at an optimized design made possible via 3D printing.
The SPEE3DCraft Metal 3D Printing Simulator
SPEE3D announced a 3D print simulation that provides a unique way to market, train and experience the technology.
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.
Successful 3D Printing Requires Optimal Everything
I’m reading an interesting case study from Teton Simulation that illustrates an often-ignored fact of 3D printing: everything must work.
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.
Major Development: Researchers Find Method To Predict Resin Performance
In an incredible experiment, researchers were able to simulate the molecular behavior of 3D printing resins.
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.
The Art And Science Of Predicting Polymer 3D Printed Part Strength
Swapnil Sinha is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University whose research in additive manufacturing shows strength for the future of both DfAM and in-situ embedding in 3D printed parts.
The Journey From Making To Mechanical Engineering To Additive Manufacturing PhD
Swapnil Sinha is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University whose story in moving into additive manufacturing is becoming more familiar these days.
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.
Book of the Week: Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design
This week’s selection is “Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design” by Nam H. Kim, Bhavani V. Sankar, and Ashok V. Kumar.
3D Printing The Deep Underground
Researchers are using 3D printing to better understand the underground flow of fluids.
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.
Alphastar’s Genoa 3DP Simulation Suite
Alphastar’s Genoa 3DP Suite provides a wide range of advanced 3D model simulation functions to ensure more accurate and reliable additive manufacturing jobs.
Siemens Scoops Up Atlas 3D
Industrial giant Siemens acquired Atlas 3D and their Sunata simulation software to add to their growing additive manufacturing portfolio.
nTopology’s New nTop Platform Offers High Speed Complex Design
Have a gigantic 3D model? nTopology’s nTop Platform can easily handle it, and also provide super-complex analyses, simulations and generative design.
Practical New Feature in 3DXpert
It seems that 3D Systems’ latest version of 3DXpert has an incredible build simulation feature.
Solvay and 3D Printing Materials Simulation
Understanding high-performance polymers in 3D printing is crucial.
The Need for Materials Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing
An important acquisition in simulation and materials intelligence has been flying under the radar.
Sunata Now GPU Enabled
Atlas 3D’s Sunata tool is now GPU enabled.
Materialise Focuses on Productivity, Connectivity, Partnerships
Materialise takes another step forward on its journey toward industrializing additive manufacturing.
You Think 3D Printing Is Big? The Best Is Yet To Come: formnext 2018
26,919 visitors and 632 exhibitors can’t be wrong: formnext 2018 has made Frankfurt The Place To Be in additive manufacturing each November.
Simulation Challenges with 3D Printing
Simulation is an amazing technology for designing parts, but it’s harder to do when 3D printing parts.
TCT 2018 – Themes and Thoughts
Several notable themes presented throughout the duration of TCT Show 2018.
New Features in Sunata Should Make for Better Metal 3D Prints
Atlas 3D announced a new version of their Sunata metal 3D printing optimization system, with some very interesting features.
Put Your Projects in a Virtual Wind Tunnel Before 3D Printing
I’m looking at a new 3D service called AirShaper.
Onshape Adds Simulation to their Cloud
Onshape has added a simulation mode for everyone, and it’s quite powerful.
Dassault Acquires Exa
More consolidation in the 3D CAD market: Dassault Systèmes is acquiring Exa.
Astonishing: ANSYS Announces Real Time Design Simulation with Discovery Live
ANSYS today announced a new product, Discovery Live, which provides astonishing real time engineering simulations.