The generative design technology from Frustum to help designers leverage the power of artificial intelligence. PTC has launched the latest update of its Creo 3D CAD software, Creo 7.0. In this release, PTC has added capabilities like generative design, simulation-driven design, multibody design, enhanced additive manufacturing, and core product enhancements. PTC acquired … [Read more...] about PTC releases Creo 7.0
Additive manufacturing
Manufacturing, software, and hardware companies unite and step into the breach
The design and engineering community steps up to supply needed medical equipment. Ford, GE, GM, HP, Stratasys all find ways to pitch in with expertise and equipment. The United States has endured a maddening and frustrating logjam in getting enough medical supplies and getting them to where they’re needed. US automakers have announced plans to mobilize their plants in … [Read more...] about Manufacturing, software, and hardware companies unite and step into the breach
Siemens acquires additive manufacturing software
Atlas 3D for direct metal laser sintering (DLMS) printers gives designers the ability to correctly position their part for printing and also defines support structures in “near realtime.” Sunata is a cloud-based analysis tool that can remove 3D printing errors caused by thermal distortion. 3D printing isn’t quite as easy as making sure the printer has ink (or whatever) … [Read more...] about Siemens acquires additive manufacturing software
Autodesk adds generative design capabilities to Netfabb 2018
Discover and manufacture with Autodesk Generative Design, formerly Project Dreamcatcher. Nature's evolutionary approach to design forms the basis of generative design concept. Generative design mimics the way organisms evolve in the natural world, producing the most lightweight structures possible. Generative design takes computer-aided designing to another level where … [Read more...] about Autodesk adds generative design capabilities to Netfabb 2018
New Wohlers Report says 3D printing industry grew by 17% in 2016
More than 90 manufacturers produced and sold industrial additive manufacturing systems in 2016. Metal 3D printing is almost 50% of the service market. The newest edition of the Wohlers Report on the state of the 3D printing industry shows worldwide revenue growth of 17.4% in 2016, to $6.063 billion. This is a drop from 25.9% growth in 2015, according to the new report. The … [Read more...] about New Wohlers Report says 3D printing industry grew by 17% in 2016
Materialise and Siemens forge Additive Manufacturing partnership
Siemens is fighting for leadership recognition in Industry 4.0 with GE; 3D printing is one battle in a larger war. 3D printing software specialist Materialise NV and Siemens PLM has entered into a partnership to improve the design and manufacture of parts using additive manufacturing. The two companies will work together to integrate Materialise technology into Siemens PLM … [Read more...] about Materialise and Siemens forge Additive Manufacturing partnership
Autodesk rolls out first major release of Netfabb since acquisition
The 3D printing software toolkit includes new features for prepping models, print build optimization, and material optimization. Autodesk has just rolled out the first major release of Netfabb, the software toolkit for additive manufacturing (3D printing) professionals. Autodesk acquired Netfabb in 2015 as part of its aggressive move into the 3D printing market. The software … [Read more...] about Autodesk rolls out first major release of Netfabb since acquisition
3D Systems to acquire Phenix for direct metal printing
The buyout will take place in stages, and could cost up to $15.7 million for an initial 80 percent stake. The move strengthens 3D systems in aerospace, automotive, and health care manufacturing. 3D Systems announced today it has agreed to acquire approximately 80% of Phenix Systems, a provider of direct metal selective laser sintering 3D printers based in Riom, France. Phenix … [Read more...] about 3D Systems to acquire Phenix for direct metal printing
GE launches crowdsourcing design challenges with $130,000 jackpot
Along with engineering community GrabCAD and social innovation platform Nine Sigma, GE intends to push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing by tapping the wisdom of crowds. General Electric is teaming up with engineering community website GrabCAD and social innovation site Nine Sigma to use crowdsourcing as a design strategy. Two design challenges—one for a jet engine … [Read more...] about GE launches crowdsourcing design challenges with $130,000 jackpot
Advances in metals for 3D printing dwarf plastics
The 14th annual International Wohlers Conference on 3D printing, always part of EuroMold, takes a close look at amazing new technologies and techniques for using metal in additive manufacturing. The production of metal parts by additive manufacturing (AM)—what professionals call 3D printing— is gaining impressive attention. Aerospace companies are hard at work qualifying … [Read more...] about Advances in metals for 3D printing dwarf plastics