3D Software

The world-class TurboCAD software is based on computer-aided design (CAD). The CAD system was developed by San Francisco-based IMSI/Design and features a powerful design palette with a wide range of functions that allow users to create 2D and 3D drawings.…

Topology optimization is a process that aims to achieve reduce a part to its most minimal possible geometry. To do this, an initial concept of a part is optimized using computer-based calculations so that less material is required for its…

3DEXPERIENCE World 2025, the event organized by Dassault Systèmes that brings together thousands of professionals, designers, engineers, makers and creatives each year, has ended. This year it was held in Houston, Texas, February 23-26. 3DEXPERIENCE World is an opportunity to…

Last December, Markforged cofounders Greg Mark and David Benhaim made headlines by launching their new startup, Backflip. What’s more, the company received $30 million in Series A funding. Given the pair’s astounding success with Markforged—a company that pioneered metal and…

Popular Chinese manufacturer Bambu Lab is currently one of the players dominating the consumer market for FDM 3D printers. The company is continuously working to outdo itself and recently announced the launch of new machines in 2025. In addition to…

The importance of artificial intelligence to optimize processes in Industry 5.0 is becoming increasingly evident. Even in the field of additive manufacturing (AM), we have seen a number of applications for AI, especially in software enhancement. From design to manufacturing,…

Developed by SideFX, a Toronto-based software company, Houdini is a powerful solution for 3D modeling, animation and special effects. The software is particularly well known for its procedural approach and is mainly used in the film and gaming industry, especially…

Nowadays, if you want to get started with the critical step of 3D modeling, there is no longer a need to invest significant money in software! Free solutions exist on the market to get started with modeling your objects or…

Additive manufacturing (AM) is increasingly being used to produce final parts, yet many companies still resist adopting the technology. It can be difficult to transition from prototyping to small or even large batch production, especially if a company lacks AM…

Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of our daily lives, whether we welcome it or not. Its ability to optimize workflows, predict outcomes, and adapt in real-time is driving innovation across industries—including additive manufacturing. Companies like Nike have leveraged…

Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of our daily lives. Its ability to optimize workflows, predict outcomes, and adapt in real-time is driving innovation across industries—including additive manufacturing. One of the most exciting developments in this space is the…

Reverse engineering is a method of analyzing a finished product to understand its design and manufacture. By deciphering the structure and composition of an object, this technique offers the possibility of reproducing it, improving it or drawing inspiration from it…