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Collaboration Develops Image-Based Workflow for 3D-Printed Part Validation

A team from Synopsys, North Star Imaging and ANSYS developed a process using 3D imaging, processing and CAE to examine the performance of as-manufactured components.

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CGTech Machine Simulation Software Operates Independently

Rapid 2019: CGTech’s Vericut version 8.2 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software simulates CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes.

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Design

nTopology's nTop Platform Offers a Design and Simulation Solution

Rapid 2019: nTopology’s nTop platform is its newest engineering environment for design, simulation and advanced manufacturing processes.

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Renishaw Monitoring Software Improves Process Stability

Rapid 2019: Renishaw presents InfiniAM Spectral, an additive manufacturing (AM) process monitoring software.

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3YourMind Agile MES Supports Additive Manufacturing for Production

Rapid 2019: The company's Agile Manufacturing Execution System (MES) provides production planning for AM workflows.

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Software

Solvay Partners for Simulation of High-Performance Polymers

Solvay is integrating its high-performance polymers for 3D printing into e-Xstream Engineering's Digimat-AM for simulation.

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Dow, ECCO, Dassault Design 3D-Printed, Customizable Midsoles

Dow, ECCO and Dassault Systèmes have collaborated on a footwear customization project called Quant-U, that combines the customer’s individual biomechanical data, Silastic 3D 3335 liquid silicone rubber (LSR) from Dow and additive manufacturing (AM).

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Software

Simulation Supports Custom 3D-Printed Knife

Build simulation revealed that distortion was likely to occur in this custom chef’s knife. Thermal shrouding and an unusual support structure were used to counter it.

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How Topology Optimization Could Be the Key to Longer-Lasting Hip Implants

Hip stem implants must support the mechanical loads of the patient’s lifestyle, but should also avoid stress shielding. A team from Altair leveraged simulation, topology optimization and 3D printing to design an optimized hip stem that meets both conditions.

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Production

Throughput Bluestreak Introduces Bright AM Operations Control Software

Throughput Bluestreak offers real-time production control and quality management software solutions for 3D-printing operations with the release of Bright AM.

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