3D Software

Despite the doom and gloom that some experienced in 2023, the past year has been transformative for additive manufacturing (AM), with numerous stories capturing the attention of professionals and enthusiasts…

Over the past year, the 3MF file format has evolved into a comprehensive, open standard for additive manufacturing data exchange, with growing adoption in both industrial and consumer environments. As…

After taking their previous company, Markforged from inception to a SPAC, Greg Mark and David Benhaim are back with their next ambitious venture: Backflip, a startup that aims to advance…

Great news from Axial3D, which has raised an $18.2 million investment round. Increasing their investment were Techstart, Clarendon, and Innovation Ulster Limited, while new investors included 57 Stars, Whiterock, and…

Additive manufacturing (AM) stalwart 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced the sale of its Geomagic assets to Swedish software giant Hexagon AB for $123 million. The deal includes Design X,…

The path of medical 3D printing firm Axial3D’s is unsurprising. The firm’s increasing emphasis on AI aligns with its previous moves: partnering with GE, opening a new facility to accommodate…

Kicking off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Phase3D launched a real-time production control system for AM, and the Royal Netherlands Navy is using Ultimaker 3D printers for on-demand spare parts…

We’re covering a variety of stories in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, from the Formnext Awards to metal additive manufacturing for batch production and more. Read on for all the…

The biggest news on day three was, of course, the reactions to the band at the exhibitor’s party. The soirée was well attended, with the crowd rocking on until early…

Europe’s leading additive manufacturing trade show, Formenxt 2024, comes to a close today. There have been many product, material, software, and other business announcements during the event, and we’ll summarize…

At this year’s Formnext, 3D printing software and services pioneer Materialise unveiled a series of software updates designed to enhance customization capabilities in 3D printing for its users. The announcement included…

Artec 3D, the Luxembourg-based leader in 3D scanning solutions, has released Artec Studio 19, the latest update to its Artec Studio software. As with all of the company’s updates to…

Harshil Goel founded Dyndrite as a kernel designed for 3D printing. While this core technology remains available for OEMs and software firms, the company now also offers a tool that…

Just a year ago, German startup 1000 Kelvin introduced AMAIZE, its groundbreaking AI co-pilot for metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printing. At a time when many companies were…

Dyndrite, the Seattle-based software provider specializing in solutions for digital manufacturing technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Nikon SLM Solutions to integrate Dyndrite’s LPBF Pro software with Nikon’s metal…

When Formnext opens its doors in Frankfurt this November, the event will showcase how the additive manufacturing (AM) industry has matured globally. Among the 850+ exhibitors gathering at this premier…

With Formnext 2024 just around the corner, Meteor Inkjet is bringing new capabilities to the forefront. The Cambridge, UK company, known for its industrial printer control electronics and software, teamed…

Manufacturing workflow software provider Authentise has announced its latest releases ahead of next week’s Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt. Building on its generative AI exploration, the startup is launching ThreadsDoc, a…

Pan Michaleris has been working in finite element analysis (FEA) and related fields for decades. As a professor, he contributed significantly to the discipline and later developed CUBES, which was…

Despite a challenging manufacturing landscape, Xometry (Nasdaq: XMTR) keeps gaining traction. Xometry’s third-quarter 2024 earnings report reveals standout growth, a clear example of the importance of its diversified manufacturing model….

In response to a growing global concern about the misuse of 3D printing technology for illegal firearm production, two initiatives have emerged with software solutions designed to detect and prevent…

Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) has wrapped up a solid third quarter, fueled by growth across its diverse 3D printing segments. Known for its pioneering role in 3D printing software, Materialise demonstrated…

Siemens AG is reportedly in discussions to acquire Altair Engineering Inc., in what could be a landmark acquisition for the German engineering giant. Sources indicate that Siemens is working with…

Orthopedic and maxillofacial surgeons may soon have access to surgical tools designed specifically for each patient. Thanks to a new partnership between Ricoh 3D for Healthcare and Insight Surgery, custom…