The Blender Institute, a full 3D creation software suite compatible with the entire 3D pipeline, has opened the door for players in the Free and Open Source Software community to collaborate, using LulzBot 3D printers to create engaging art.
An innovative software start-up called Frustum simplifies the process of design optimisation in 3D printing using a geometry kernel. It developed the kernel to solve the problem of combining free-form shapes with math-based geometry found in CAD.
The latest instalment of Creo 4.0 introduces new capabilities for additive manufacturing, as well as Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality and model based definition (MBD). It is also said to enable smarter design and greater productivity.
The Fives Michelin Additive Solutions joint venture has launched SOFIA. SOFIA covers the entire metal additive manufacturing value chain, from powder to the end user, with a focus on material-energy interactions.
The leading manufacturer of component technology for processing polygon meshes have been showcasing the Polygonica 2.0 at the formnext exhibition. Users can operate interactively and manipulate point cloud data according to the results on-the-fly.
Materialise have announced at formnext 2016 that Korean 3D printer manufacturer, Carima will bundle their recently launched Materialise Magics Print software to their line of Digital Light Processing printers.
TCT speaks to Stefaan Motte, VP at Materialise in Frankfurt on how the company is working with major industrial players such as GE to take control of the 3D printing process.
Stratasys and multinational software company, SAP are establishing a global network of 3D printing co-innovation laboratories to educate people on the adoption of additive manufacturing as an integral part of the manufacturing production line.
WhiteClouds and advanced visualisation software company, TeraRecon have collaborated to develop a new 3D scanning technology. WhiteClouds hope the 3DyourSCAN technology will improve relations and performance between physicians and patients.
Professional 3D hardware and software developers, Artec3D have announced new deals for businesses and users with a limited budget for two of their products. Prices for their Eva Lite 3D Scanner and Studio 11 Modelling Software have been slashed.
Two of additive manufacturing’s leading metal developers promise to deliver exciting opportunities to the industry as they co-locate at formnext 2016. LPW are to deliver a series of seminars, while 3DSIM showcase two new software products.
