Link3D has announced the launch of an IoT platform designed to enable direct interaction with additive manufacturing machines to automate quality management systems and derive insights from sensor data.
The two companies believe the technical challenges of connecting and applying data from design, manufacturing operations, materials properties and inspection have inhibited the ability to consistently apply AM to new designs.
Ultimaker has announced that all of its 3D printing systems will be bundled with Ultimaker Essentials Software, while also introducing two new subscription plans to enable additive manufacturers to scale their operations.
Materialise has put itself in pole position to acquire Link3D with the company expected to exercise its option to take over the New York-based software firm before the end of 2021.
nTopology has announced the launch of the new Masking Fixture Module within the FDM Fixture Generator it introduced in partnership with Stratasys last year.
In the 'year of binder jet', TCT Head of Content Laura Griffiths explores the software advances promising to maximise the technology's production capabilities.
Markforged has announced the availability of its Blacksmith machine learning software for its X7 3D printing systems, nearly two years after first showcasing the technology at RAPID + TCT.