3D Software

Engineers are always looking for reliable solutions to optimize their designs and ensure that they can be manufactured in the best possible way, whatever their complexity. However, most of these solutions often involve a lot of back-and-forth between design, simulation,…

The first of the four fundamental steps in the additive manufacturing process is design. As such, as might be expected, today there are many software tools available to create 3D models. One of the most popular online 3D design solutions…

When speaking about 3D printing file formats, it can be easy to think that STL is the only one, especially if you do not work in the industry. But that is far from the case. From 3MF to AMF, among…

Halot Box is a slicer developed by Creality, a well-known affordable 3D printer manufacturer. This software has been specially designed to optimize the use of the brand’s range of resin 3D printers. Previously, we mentioned another Creality software, Creality Print,…

To bring a 3D printed part to life, the first essential step involves creating its model using specialized software. Both novice and experienced users have a wide range of choices. They can opt for free solutions such as Tinkercad and…

Have you heard of digital twins? The idea was first developed in the 1960s as a way to create a living model of the Apollo mission in order to help evaluate its failure through a physical model of the vehicle…

LeoCAD is a program for beginners and those looking to discover 3D modeling. Inspired by the principle of building with LEGO blocks, design in this program works using similar digital blocks. The interface is intuitive and from the very first…

As you probably know, slicers are a critical step when 3D printing a part. As an intermediary between the 3D model and the 3D printer, slicers allow the machine to understand the information in the 3D model thanks to a…

3D printing, especially polymer fused deposition modeling (FDM), has transformed the production of complex shapes and thermal-resistant components in the most demanding industries, such as aerospace and automotive. Despite its advantages, however, FDM technology also encounters limitations in part performance,…

OpenSCAD is a free, open-source CAD software aimed at making solid 3D models. This CAD software is suitable for experienced users who are comfortable with programming. One of the critical features of OpenSCAD is that it is a script-only 3D…

As you may already know, RAPID + TCT, the largest additive manufacturing event in North America, is known for bringing together all types of companies that encompass the production chain in one place. So, continuing our series of interviews ahead…

The increasing integration of 3D printing across industries has brought about a pressing need: the effective management of diverse additive manufacturing workflows. In response, specialized Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software tailored for 3D printing has emerged. The primary objective is…