3D Software

Inside AM’s Quiet, Strategic Revolution: An Interview with Dyndrite Founder, Harshil Goel

Founded in 2016 by Harshil Goel, Dyndrite has been clear in its mission from the start: namely, “to fundamentally change how geometry is created, transformed, and transmitted on a computer.”…

Artec 3D’s AS20 Software Update Supercharges Its Entire Scanner Lineup

Artec 3D, a Luxembourg-based leader in 3D scanning, has just unveiled Artec Studio 20 (AS20), and it’s more than just another software update. According to the company, this version is…

Understanding The Risks of Vibe Coding

Vibe coding is an emergent practice where people use AI tools and Large Language Model (LLM) Chatbots to write code. An experienced developer could accelerate their work considerably through vibe…

3D Printing News Briefs, August 30, 2025: Hybrid Construction, FEA Simulation, & More

We’re covering a variety of applications in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, starting with construction. Then it’s on to automotive 3D printing and 3D printed drones. We’ll end with…

Helio Additive’s Industrial-Grade Simulation & Optimization Technology Integrated into Bambu Studio Software

Software startup Helio Additive, based in Changshu, China, wants to take the guesswork out of extrusion-based 3D printing, and make it more reliable and scalable through simulation. Its intelligent software…

Printing with a Purpose: Saber Data Partners with 3DPrinterOS to Help Nonprofits for Free

Nothing warms my heart more than the 3D printing community coming together to help others. Technology and IT services firm Saber Data, a division of the TyRex Group of advanced…

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Boston’s Additive Edge at Autodesk: Inside a Playground of Builders and Breakthroughs

Stepping into Autodesk’s Technology Center in Boston feels like entering the engine room of the future. The tools are sharp, and no idea is too wild to prototype. It’s a…

Adaptiv AI: Ivan Madera’s Mission Is to Unify Manufacturing, from Desk to Shop Floor

When Ivan Madera left Morf3D in 2023, he wasn’t done solving manufacturing problems. After helping build one of the leading metal additive manufacturing (AM) companies in the U.S. and driving…

Mantle Boosts Feature Strength and Print Resolution for Tooling Applications

San Francisco-based Mantle reports an improvement in feature size and part strength. This should let its customers reduce EDM (electrical discharge machining) time, make more molds possible, and reduce sintering…

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Manufacturing Industry Trends & AM Suite Software with Hexagon’s Jason Walker & Mathieu Perennou

There are several trends shaping the future of manufacturing in 2025, including supply chain resilience, workforce development and management, sustainability, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like AI, automation, and…

Software Collaboration: Synera and Materialise Paint the Fence

Materialise has inked a collaboration agreement with Synera. Recently, Materialise has been working on an aerospace competence center in the Netherlands, partnered with companies to print aircraft interiors, and managed…

Authentise and Kform Tackle Defense Bottlenecks with Project DDNA — A Scalable Business Opportunity?

Authentise, a Philadelphia and UK-based software provider specializing in workflow management solutions for digital manufacturing technologies, has launched Project DDNA, a defense-oriented platform built off of its Threads and Flows…

3D Printing Financials: Materialise Stays Profitable in Q2 Thanks to Medical Division

The second quarter of 2025 was a balancing act for Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS), with strong momentum in its medical segment and slower performance across other parts of the business. Like…

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AM Software Provider Dyndrite Forms Multi-Year Partnership with 3D Printed Propulsion Specialist Ursa Major

The right partnerships enable all parties involved to accentuate their strengths more effectively than would be possible if each partner was working alone. Digital manufacturing software provider Dyndrite, which specializes…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 9, 2025: Powder Supply, Software Bundle, Utilities, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll start with stories about partnerships, first between Sandvik and Additive Industries for powder supply, and then between AMT PostPro and TriMech Group for…

Bambu Lab Launches Software to Manage 3D Printer Fleets—No Cloud Needed

Bambu Lab has introduced a new software tool, Bambu Farm Manager, designed to help users manage large fleets of 3D printers over a local network, without relying on the cloud….

3D Printing News Briefs, July 5, 2025: Etsy Sellers, Kickstarter, Bridge Repair, & More

In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, MyMiniFactory is targeting former Etsy sellers with its new Premium Merchant Program. QuesTek added new titanium alloy modeling capabilities to its ICMD software…

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Measuring Excellence: On the Ground at Hexagon Live in Fabulous Las Vegas

Two weeks ago, I drove approximately 66 miles from Dayton, Ohio to the Cincinnati airport in northern Kentucky. I then flew about 595 miles to Minneapolis, Minnesota, switched planes, and…

Israeli 3D Printing Software Startup Castor Files for Liquidation

Israeli startup Castor has filed for court-ordered liquidation in the Tel Aviv District Court, citing mounting debt and a drop in industry momentum. According to a report from Calcalist, the…

3D Printing News Briefs, June 28, 2025: Defense Accelerator, Surgical Models, & More

In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, 3YOURMIND was selected to join an EU Defense Accelerator, and PTC has announced model-based definition (MBD) capabilities within Onshape. Finally, a study out…

Phase3D Sets Up Online Store for Quality Assurance Software

Inspection software startup Phase3D has started an online store for its in-situ quality assurance Fringe Inspection software. This move should make it easier for people to quickly purchase the software…

3D Printing News Briefs, June 21, 2025: AI Co-Pilot, Plastics Recycling, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, opdo is launching an AI-powered co-pilot for advanced optical systems, and Tempus 3D received $250,000 to advance plastics recycling in 3D printing. Moving on,…

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Transforming From Tourist to Native: Duro CEO Michael Corr Explains Why the Company Rebuilt its PLM Software on AI

In these early innings of the AI boom, many market analysts have expressed concern that AI spend has gotten too far ahead of the technology’s proven ability to deliver significant…

Have it Your Way: Spokbee Founder & CEO Mac Cameron Makes the Case for CPQ Software in 3D Printing

Configure Price Quote (CPQ) software automates the process of tailoring goods and/or services to customer specifications, determining the price of the product configuration, and providing the customer with a quote…