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