CoreTechnologie launches universal 3D printing software with new features

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CoreTechnologie launches universal 3D printing
software with new features
1888 Press Release - CoreTechnologie launches
newest version of 3D printing software with new
features and vastly improved features. Southfield
, Michigan Software manufacturer
CoreTechnologie launches a new version of its
additive manufacturing software 4D_Additive. The
3D printing tool, which is equipped with new
features that are specifically dedicated to meet
the increased demands of small batch production
of 3D printed parts. The software follows the
philosophy of a standardized open system and thus
offers a solution for all processes with
extensive possibilities for individual
customization. The graphical user interface (GUI)
is easy to use and presents the workflow for
preparing 3D parts for additive manufacturing in
the form of sequential workshops. Highlights The
new version 1.3 additionally, provides an
application programming interface (API) for
Hewlett Packard and Photocentric machines
enabling a seamless and time-saving process to
send the computer-generated slicing data directly
to the printer. Another highlight is the vastly
improved texture module, which can be used to
quickly and easily enhance the surfaces of CAD
models as well as STL bodies with various surface
textures with the ability to apply custom texture
designs. There are also over 5,000 predefined
patterns to choose from. Logos, text, and QR
codes can be generated as well as incremental
part IDs can be applied on the printed parts.
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Specifically for powder bed machines, nesting
functions have been upgraded to ensure fast and
thermally optimized filling of the build space.
The new version uses AI algorithms to selectively
fill free areas in the build space to ensure
consistent and precise slice areas of the
individual layers. To meet the demands of
customers, CoreTechnologie added multi-core
thread processing resulting in a huge time
reduction for calculations. It is possible to
prepare the nesting of parts manually and to
optionally define the degrees of freedom of each
individual part around the X, Y, and Z-axis. The
new position correction function for SLS and SLM
parts serves to avoid surface defects caused by
zig-zag movements of the laser on the bottom and
top slice layer of the parts. For manual
positioning, the new version offers an
intelligent power-copy function using a voxel
representation of the models for high packing
density. An automatic repair function for
scanned data delivers closed and homogeneous STL
models in the shortest possible time. The
functions for cutting CAD and STL models have
also been extensively revised, with new various
joining patterns such as pins and
grooves. Production Process for all formats The
software reads all CAD formats with exact
geometry and tessellated formats e.g., CATIA, NX,
SOLIDWORKS, Creo, STEP, .STL, .3mf and .Amf.
Dimensions, tolerances, views, as well as all
attributes and design elements from the CAD data,
are also displayed. The results of the
pre-production process can be saved as .STL,
.3mf, .Amf or even as an exact STEP model. After
the multiprocessor-based slicing formats e.g.,
Sli, Slm and Slc as well as jpg and png bitmaps
or Svg vector graphics can be saved. About
CoreTechnologie CoreTechnologie, the innovative
software manufacturer, with locations in Germany,
France, the USA, Japan and Great Britain was
founded in 1998, to provide CAX software
solutions across wide-ranging industries. Each
year, CT invests more than 30 percent of sales
revenue back into research and development of new
cutting-edge technology. The company consistently
optimizes its product portfolio and continues to
secure technological leadership in the area of
conversion software.
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CoreTechnologies portfolio is comprised of more
than 600 companies and millions of users
worldwide from the automotive, aerospace,
engineering, and consumer goods industry who are,
often, the quality leaders in their respective
segments. With four outstanding products and
pioneering technology, CoreTechnologie is the
only provider of interoperability 3D printing
software that develops all products in-house and
thus independent from any third-party components
and technology. Further information is available
at www.coretechnologie.com/products/4d-additive.
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