Materialise Magics 3D Print Suite software
Magics 3D Print Suite software in use
Materialise NV, a leading provider of Additive Manufacturing (AM) software and services, and Simufact Engineering GmbH, a Metal AM process simulation software company, have announced an OEM license agreement at formnext powered by TCT.
This collaboration is set to allow Materialise Magics users to have better control of their pre-build processes by applying Simufact simulation within their familiar data preparation environment. In addition, the support structures in the Simufact Additive software will be represented with Materialise Magics features.
Typically, conducting simulations to predict the AM process requires expert knowledge because of its process complexity. The combination of Simufact’s simulation expertise with Materialise’s full process AM expertise results in a straightforward workflow for Magics users who want to apply simulation within their process.
“Quality control is currently one of the most important challenges to meet the demanding requirements of our customers. Our Inspector software already provides control during and after the build process and now Magics users will be able to predict errors before production. We are very confident that the combination of our well-established Magics software with proven simulation technology from a market leader like Simufact will offer competitive simulation-driven solutions to the AM market.” states Stefaan Motte, Vice President of Software at Materialise.
Simufact Additive is said to be a powerful and scalable software tool for the simulation of metal-based AM processes. Systematic use of process simulation can drastically reduce the number of prototypes to be built in the development phase, while improving the quality and lifetime of the products. This directly minimizes the time-to-market and development costs. Implementing simulation within Materialise Magics will allow R&D departments, universities and designers to seamlessly shift from a heuristic approach to a scientific, validated approach.
“Support structure generation is a standard process in the AM build preparation workflow, and Magics software is a market-leading tool for this purpose. When it comes to optimizing the build process based on simulation results, the support structure plays a significant role in achieving first-time-right print results. Our customers will benefit from Materialise’s leading representation of support structures integrated in Simufact Additive, further strengthening our simulation process chain,” says Dr. Hendrik Schafstall, CTO at Simufact engineering.
Simufact Engineering is exhibiting in Hall 3.0, Stand F27, while Materialise is located in Hall 3.0, Stand C48 at formnext powered by TCT.
Materialise partners with HP 3D printing reseller, SYNNEX
Materialise and SYNNEX, the exclusive distributor for HP Jet Fusion 3D in the U.S. and Canada, have signed an agreement that will deliver a 'complete 3D printing package for large scale 3D printing operations.'
SYNNEX will sell Materialise software bundled HP Multi Jet Fusion printing systems as a result of the partnership.
“This partnership is a win for the 3D printing industry in making technology easier to acquire for manufacturers," said Bryan Crutchfield, Vice President and General Manager Materialise North America. “SYNNEX customers will now have easy access to Materialise’s software, the backbone of the industry, to optimise their 3D printing operations. The agreement will also streamline the sales process for customers seeking to purchase a complete 3D printing solution for their manufacturing needs.”
“This strategic relationship with Materialise allows SYNNEX to provide the critical production software element for our authorised HP 3D Multi Jet Fusion resellers, making SYNNEX the complete solutions provider in high-growth additive 3D print markets," added Scott Barker, Senior Vice President, PRINTSolv Wide Format, SYNNEX Corporation. "SYNNEX is excited to join with Materialise in solving the 3D printing puzzle for resellers ready to capitalise on additive 3D print solutions for manufacturing and production."
