3D printing software from design to manufacture
Netfabb® software includes efficient build preparation capabilities alongside tools for optimizing designs for additive manufacturing, simulating metal additive processes, and planning for CNC post-processing.
Build preparation:
- Import, analyze, and repair models
Import models from a variety of CAD formats and use repair tools to quickly correct errors.
- Modify models for production
Make your models production ready by adjusting wall thicknesses, smoothing rough areas, and more.
- Configurable build supports
Identify areas that require support and use semi-automated tools to generate support structures.
- Mesh to CAD conversion
Convert organic, free-form mesh files to boundary representation models and make them available in CAD in STEP, SAT, or IGES format.
- Automatic packing
Use 2D and 3D packing algorithms to optimally place parts within the build volume.
- Report generation
Create custom reports that include critical information for manufacturing and quoting.
- Advanced toolpaths
Develop build strategies and define toolpath parameters for maximum surface quality, part density, and speed.
- Automation
Automate common preparation tasks including import, analysis, repair, packing, slicing, and tool pathing.
Design optimization for additive manufacturing:
- Internal lattice structures
Create lightweight parts with performance characteristics specific to your application.
- Topology optimization
Generate forms that are optimized for stiffness and weight, based on the loads and constraints of the part.
- Integrated performance analysis
Test how your optimized designs will perform using built-in Autodesk® Nastran® simulation.
- Optimization engine
Automatically verify and optimize lattice and skin elements to meet load requirements and reduce weight.
- Selective space structures (3S)
Fill solid volumes with standard or custom structures to create unique material properties for your part.
Machine integration
- Integrated print engines
Select from the most popular additive manufacturing machines to configure the Netfabb workspace to your process.
- Solutions for machine manufacturers
Netfabb works with a range of OEMs to create integrated printing experiences configured for specific machines.
