{"id":18232,"date":"2020-01-02T13:36:02","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T13:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?page_id=18232"},"modified":"2024-08-19T14:14:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:14:14","slug":"3d-printing-software","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-printing-software\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Printing Software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the origin of any 3D printed part is a digital model of this part, created or adjusted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/10-free-modeling-software-210720204\/\">3D modeling software<\/a>. When talking about 3D modeling software, most often we mean<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/top10-cad-software-180320194\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAD software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it can also refer to optimization and simulation software, or to slicing and STL file repairing software. Additionally, there also exists on the market software to manage production flows, which is unrelated to modeling but increasingly useful for companies that wish to industrialise their production. In fact, the realm of software for 3D printing is rich, which is why we\u2019ll break it down for you below!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of modeling, it is important to remember that many parameters have to be taken into account when working on a 3D model. It is therefore important to plan ahead for complex geometries, mechanical characteristics, weight, cost, 3D printing supports, etc. In this guide, we review the different types of 3D printing-related software that exist on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t\t<div class=\"posts-slider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"thumbnail-post\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/autocad-600x353.jpg');\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/autocad-software-240320204\/\" title=\"AutoCAD: All You Need to Know Before Getting Started\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">AutoCAD: All You Need to Know Before Getting Started<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<article 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class=\"title\">ideaMaker: The Free Slicer from Raise3D<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"thumbnail-post\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/LAB-600x353.jpg');\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/meshlab-repair-software-040720224\/\" title=\"All You Need to know about Meshlab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">All You Need to know about Meshlab<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #af000b; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 1.6em; font-weight: 600;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D Modeling Software<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to modeling a part, the user has several options: solid, surface or organic modeling. The final choice of the software will be made quite naturally according to the need and the rendering that one wishes to give to the 3D printed object. It can also be done depending on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-technologies\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D printing technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or even the desired material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #af000b; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: 600;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid Modeling<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For solid modeling, CAD software is often the most appropriate solution. The choice is wide for this category of software. When choosing which<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/top10-cad-software-180320194\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAD software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to model on, you should be guided first and foremost by your level of expertise. If you are a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3d-software-beginners100420174\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beginner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, go for an accessible solution because modeling can quickly become very complex. Your choice will also depend on some of the features you might need, usually dictated by the industry you work in. Finally, ask yourself if you want a cloud-based solution or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAD software often uses <\/span><b>parametric design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which, as its name suggests, allows a 3D model to be defined by easily replaceable parameters: modeling takes form through programming, as opposed to drawing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of solution will allow the user to change the characteristics of a part, whether it is its length, angle, coordinates with respect to a reference point or distance. It all starts with a drawing composed of closed 2D curves; then, the user adds a number of functions to create a 3D shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This technique is similar to <\/span><b>generative design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which makes it possible to define design objectives and constraints and to analyze the performance of each parameter (material, weight, strength, cost, etc.). The software explores all possible permutations of a design, quickly generating design alternatives. It tests and learns at each iteration what works and what does not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parametric design is more rigid than direct modeling and will be mainly used by mechanical engineers and industrial designers. Among the most popular 3D printing software that integrates these functions are Solidworks, Catia, CREO, Fusion 360 and FreeCAD for the free version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that, according to a survey conducted by 3DHubs among 750 professionals, Solidworks is the most widely used CAD software, whether by engineers (50%) or designers (49%). It is followed by AutoCAD, Fusion 360 and Rhino solutions, which target designers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-18232 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/solidworks-1-1-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/solidworks-1-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/solidworks-1-1-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/solidworks-1-1.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18259'>\n\t\t\t\tParametric modeling with Solidworks \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/autodesk-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/autodesk-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/autodesk-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/autodesk.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18260'>\n\t\t\t\tGenerative modeling with Autodesk \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/freecad-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/freecad-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/freecad-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/freecad.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18261'>\n\t\t\t\tParametric modeling with FreeCAD \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #af000b; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: 600;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface Modeling<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of design is generally appreciated by users looking for aesthetics. As its name suggests, surface modeling software defines the surface of the object and not its solid interior. In most cases, they are used in artistic sectors, particularly in the animation and 3D compositing markets. The most well-known solutions are CATIA by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes, Blender or Rhinoceros. This, for example, is a tool that is particularly appreciated by industrial designers and architects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #af000b; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: 600;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Modeling<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This concept allows the creation of free form surfaces with very complex details and is generally used to design characters or sculptures. The two most widely used 3D printing software on the market who fit under this umbrella are undoubtedly Pixologic\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/zbrush-cad-software-sculptures-60120216\/\">ZBrush<\/a> and Autodesk\u2019s Mudbox. They are very well known in the film industry, or among jewelry designers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the 3D model has been created on a modeling software, the next step is to ensure that it is 3D printable. Many solutions exist to optimize or even simulate the printing of the part, thus reducing the risk of printing errors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-18232 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/zbrush-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-18270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/zbrush-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/zbrush-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/zbrush.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-18270'>\n\t\t\t\tZBrush is one of the most popular digital sculpting tools \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/mudbox-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-18269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/mudbox-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/mudbox-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/mudbox.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-18269'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Mudbox software solution \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/zbrush-1-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-18268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/zbrush-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/zbrush-1-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/zbrush-1.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-18268'>\n\t\t\t\tOrganic modeling software can be used to create very detailed parts \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #af000b; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 1.6em; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simulation &amp; Optimization Software<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Topological optimization software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cannot be overlooked when it comes to modeling and simulation. These tools make it possible to define the best distribution of material in a given volume, subject to constraints. In other words, it removes the material from a part when it is not necessary for its proper functioning.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/topology-optimisation140820184\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topology optimization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes it possible to respect load and resistance constraints, while considerably reducing the final weight. These optimization software offer more complex geometries, weight savings and therefore increased performance in industries such as automotive or aeronautics and pair well with the capabilities of 3D printing. Among the existing solutions, we can mention solidThinking Inspire, Ansys or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/4d_additive-cad-software-additive-manufacturing-051220195\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4D_Additive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or Crea Simulate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simulation software allows you to digitally predict the results of a 3D printing process. They will offer valuable time to the user since they detect possible printing errors in a few minutes, thereby reducing the costs associated with printing waste. The user can simulate a number of parameters: distortion, temperature or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/optimise-post-processing-3d-printing-expert-advice-220820195\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post-processing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also makes it possible to assess the need for printing supports and identify critical areas where deformations may occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parameters to be simulated depend on the printing technology used. For example, for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/fused-deposition-modeling100420174\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fused Deposition Modeling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FDM), the main focus will be on assessing the risks of warping \u2013 in these cases, the simulation will help to determine whether the part needs to be redesigned or whether the adhesion to the plate should be increased for example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/selective-laser-sintering100420174\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selective Laser Sintering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been used, you may observe the creation of more or less hot areas on the piece, resulting in deformation of the part or poor surface quality. By simulating the thermal properties of your 3D model, these errors can be avoided when printing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-18232 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/optimisation-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-18276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/optimisation-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/optimisation-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/optimisation.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-18276'>\n\t\t\t\tTopological optimization software optimizes material distribution \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/simulation1-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-18275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/simulation1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/simulation1-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/simulation1.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-18275'>\n\t\t\t\tSiemens&#8217; simulation tool\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/simulation-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-18274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/simulation-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/simulation-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/simulation.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-18274'>\n\t\t\t\tEOS software enables to visualize thermal zones\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #af000b; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 1.6em; font-weight: 600;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slicers and software to repair your STL file<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: 600;\">Slicers<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the must-have when you want to 3D print: the slicer, or slicing software, cuts the 3D model into thin digital layers that correspond to the layers of material extruded by the 3D printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The slicer transmits to the printer all the instructions it must follow \u2013 these are usually written in a language called G-code. For example, the slicer defines the resolution, the printing speed or the layer height. It is therefore a central software in the additive manufacturing process. For<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/best-large-fdm-3dprinters-2019-100120194\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDM 3D printers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are two categories of slicers: universal open source software such as Cura (developed by Ultimaker), Repetier or Slic3r or paid software such as Simplify3D but also proprietary software such as ReplicatorG at MakerBot, ZSuite at Zortrax or Voxelizer at ZMorph.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/top-10-slicer-software-200520194\/\"><b>You can find our selection of slicers for 3D printing HERE.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While simulation software detects errors before printing, STL repair software can correct them: it is a key asset in the printing process. Some slicers are able to detect the basic defects that exist in the 3D file but they do not necessarily detect everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there is dedicated software available to repair damaged STL files, ensuring an optimal 3D printing process. Some tools will be available for download, others are available online, open-source or not. Whatever your level, you should be able to find an appropriate solution for you. Among the best known are NetFabb or MakePrintable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/best-stl-repair-software-240620194\/\"><b>You can find our selection of 3D file repair software HERE.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D Printing Management Tools<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to run multiple 3D prints at the same time in different locations or your company has a large supply of machines, there are 3D printer management solutions available to simplify workflows. These generally include remote monitoring, multi-user management, optimized production bin filling or enhanced machine control, all to facilitate the user experience and automate manufacturing steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the software currently available include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/octoprint-260820205\/\">Octoprint<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/astroprint-allows-you-to-control-the-3d-printing-process-220820234\/\">Astroprint<\/a> or PrintRun. 3D Printer OS, for example, connects different 3D printers in a network to coordinate all your printing and increase your productivity. For manufacturers, software publishers such as Dassault Syst\u00e8mes, Siemens,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/3yourmind-am-automation-software-231020194\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3YOURMIND<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/amfg-interview-040920194\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMFG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have also launched solutions for this industry demand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-18232 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/astroprint-1-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-18285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/astroprint-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/astroprint-1-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/astroprint-1.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-18285'>\n\t\t\t\tAstroprint helps the 3D printing workflow\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/3Dprinter0S-1-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-18284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/3Dprinter0S-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/3Dprinter0S-1-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/3Dprinter0S-1.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-18284'>\n\t\t\t\t3D Printer OS solution\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/3yourmind-2-1-300x171.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-18283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/3yourmind-2-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/3yourmind-2-1-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/3yourmind-2-1.jpg 556w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-18283'>\n\t\t\t\tThe 3YOURMIND platform\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #af000b; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 1.6em; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other 3D Printing Software<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you will have understood, there are many tools when it comes to 3D printing software. To finish off this overview, we wanted to draw your attention to 2 other types of solutions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><b>Software to<\/b> <b>protect your designs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: there are a few solutions on the market to protect your data and allow repeatability and traceability of production. When a user models a part, it can be very important to protect some data, more or less sensitive, and to ensure that digital flows are encrypted. Some software programs now offer to secure the production line, from CAD to production. This is the case, for example, with Identify3D.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><b>3D scanning applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: one modeling option is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/laser-3d-scanner-vs-structured-light-3d-scanner-080820194\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D scanning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The user can directly create a 3D file from an object they have scanned. Today, many scanners exist, but they can sometimes be complicated to use or quite inaccessible. 3D scanning applications are a good alternative. Some are downloadable to a smartphone, allowing you to scan directly from a phone\u2019s camera. Related to this last point is photogrammetry software, which as its name suggests uses photographs to recreate a digital model. You can take a look at our ranking on the best<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/photogrammetry-software-190920194\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photogrammetry software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the market if you wish to learn more. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 155px; top: 373.507px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the origin of any 3D printed part is a digital model of this part, created or adjusted on 3D modeling software. 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