Some lesser-known 3D printing simulation software with examples of implementation.
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The Basics of Mechanical Simulation for Additive Manufacturing
A primer for engineers on simulating mechanical phenomena in 3D printing.
5 Dos and Donâts for Anyone Learning Simulation Technology
NAFEMSâ top trainer gives advice for all CAE users.
AI-Driven 3D Printing: Unveiling the Future of Unusual and Practical Parts
We could see an increase of very unusual yet practical 3D printed parts in the near future due to AI technology.
Optimizing 3D Printed Medical Implants
New research shows a way to optimize human 3D printed implants for more personalized microstructure.
Book of the Week: An Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
This weekâs selection is âAn Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysisâ by J. N. Reddy.
Teton Simulation Expands Availability of Optimized 3D Print Service
Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with BCN3D to provide that companyâs community with access to their powerful SmartSlice system.
Book of the Week: Feature-Driven Method for Structural Optimization
This weekâs selection is âFeature-Driven Method for Structural Optimizationâ by Weihong Zhang and Ying Zhou.
Teton Simulation Launches First Software Product
3D printing software is smartening up its slicing as Teton goes live with its first product: Smart Slice for Ultimaker Essentials.
Are Open Source 3D Printers Truly Possible?
Is it really possible to produce a truly open source 3D printer at scale and be successful in the market?
Book of the Week: Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design
This weekâs selection is âIntroduction to Finite Element Analysis and Designâ by Nam H. Kim, Bhavani V. Sankar, and Ashok V. Kumar.
Teton Simulation’s Smart Slice Tool Works!
Teton Simulation has now integrated their FEA algorithm directly into Ultimaker Cura, vastly simplifying and empowering 3D printing workflows.
ParaMattersâs CogniCAD “Lightweights” Experimental EV
EV maker Archimoto leveraged ParaMattersâ CogniCAD generative CAD tool to optimize the weight of several key metal components.
A Smarter Way to Look at Simulation Results?
The companyâs main product is VCollab, a solution created to make the results of engineering simulation more easily shared and understood.
Alphastarâs Genoa 3DP Simulation Suite
Alphastarâs Genoa 3DP Suite provides a wide range of advanced 3D model simulation functions to ensure more accurate and reliable additive manufacturing jobs.
SimSolid Faster than FEA, Just as Accurate. Whatâs Not to Like?
Itâs no fun to get a part or assembly ready for simulation. SimSolid is a very useful FEA tool that can assist with CAD simulations and designs.
nTopology’s New nTop Platform Offers High Speed Complex Design
Have a gigantic 3D model? nTopology’s nTop Platform can easily handle it, and also provide super-complex analyses, simulations and generative design.
The Desperate Need For More Advanced 3D Print Slicers
After watching a fascinating video showing a powerful strengthening technique, I am convinced we have a long way to go with 3D printing software.
Onshape Adds Simulation to their Cloud
Onshape has added a simulation mode for everyone, and itâs quite powerful.
SimScale Offers Free Engineering Analyses
One of the critical aspects of developing a component design is to ensure it will actually perform in real life situations.
A Grab-Bag of 3D Functions From FastEngineeringAnalysis.com
A new service just announced hopes to provide engineers with a variety of different design services.
Intact.design Offers Online FEA Service
Serious part designers canât do without Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Coreform Uses Exact Geometry (Not A Mesh) to Bring You Next-Gen FEA
Remember when you had to create a mesh of your model to run any sort of simulation?