Wayland Additive's Calibur3 metal additive manufacturing system has been integrated into Autodesk Fusion's machine library.
The company says the collaboration with Autodesk Fusion brings 'a powerful mainstream software solution' to its NeuBeam technology. Wayland expects it to streamline the entire design-to-production workflow for users of Calibur3.
With full compatibility between Autodesk Fusion’s CAD/CAM environment and the Calibur3 metal AM machine, users can more easily perform design modifications, build setup, support generation and slicing. An end-to-end digital thread is also said to simplify the process chain for manufacturers.
The Wayland machine profile is available within Autodesk Fusion on Mac as well as Windows, meaning engineers can now design, nest, and generate supports for Calibur3 builds directly from macOS. Machine operation still requires a PC at the point of production, however.
Darrin Dickinson, Head of Business Development (EMEA) at Wayland Additive, said: “Autodesk is a name that defines digital manufacturing, and to have our Calibur3 system integrated into Fusion’s machine library is a significant moment, not just for Wayland, but for the entire electron beam AM sector. For too long, users of advanced PBF-EB systems have been limited by fragmented software ecosystems. That’s changed. With this integration, our customers now have a seamless, modern interface to prepare, optimise, and execute builds on Calibur3, making it easier than ever to harness the power of NeuBeam.
“We’ve worked with the Autodesk team for years, collaborating behind the scenes to ensure a robust and valuable integration. This is not a superficial plugin, this is a deep technical partnership that’s delivering real value to users. Whether you're printing complex aerospace components or medical-grade parts, the combination of Calibur3’s performance and Fusion’s intuitive software makes high-end AM more productive, reliable, and scalable.”
