3D Software

Simplify3D is a slicer designed to help you import a model from online platforms, modify it to your liking, and send it to your 3D printer as G-code so that the object can be printed. Although some programs, such as…

Created in 2007, Grasshopper is an algorithmic modeling tool that runs inside Rhinoceros CAD software. Previously an installable plug-in, the tool has been fully integrated into Rhino 6 and all subsequent versions. An easy-to-learn CAD program, Grasshopper is based on…

Have you heard of digital twins? The idea was first developed in the 1960s as a way to create a living model of the Apollo mission in order to help evaluate its failure through a physical model of the vehicle…

When it comes to 3D printing, one of the most critical steps is obviously having a 3D model to print. There are a number of different ways these can be obtained including CAD and other modeling software and scanners, but…

As many of you will know, in order to get a piece 3D printed, you need a slicing software, more commonly known as a slicer. The slicer converts the 3D model into a G-code file that will provide the 3D…

3D printing requires for a 3D model to be sent to a slicer, before being sent to the 3D printer. There are sites such as Thingiverse where a variety of such models are available to download. But if you want…

As we know, the use of artificial intelligence in our daily lives is becoming more and more accessible. In fact, more and more companies are developing AI software for all kinds of fields and utilities. One of the most popular…

One of the most popular 3D modeling software is Rhinoceros 3D, also known as Rhino. Based on NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational Basis Splines) geometry, this surface modeling software is commonly used for architecture, prototyping, engineering, jewelry and industrial, graphic, naval and automotive…

The first of the four fundamental steps in the additive manufacturing process is design. As such, as might be expected, today there are many tools available to create 3D models. One of the most popular online 3D design solutions in the 3D printing…

In the world of FDM/FFF desktop printing, the importance of the 3D model and the platform it is stored on is almost as important as the printer itself. From CAD programs to slicer programs, software is key to a successful…

Astroprint is a software platform designed to help you manage your 3D printer. It is open source, free and available on all operating systems (Windows, Mac or Linux). The platform an alternative to OctoPrint, another control application for additive manufacturing…

The world of engineering and manufacturing is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technologies like 3D printing. In this interview, we sit down with Robert Göbel, co-founder of SPREAD GmbH, a pioneering force in simplifying access to product information through…