3D Software Technology Chart
The following list of 3D software technology products is sorted by “type”:-
Software | Technology Type | Core Dataset | Notes |
3D Sprint | 3D Printing | Polygons | 3D Systems plastic printers |
3D Sprint Pro | 3D Printing | Polygons | 3D Systems Pro package |
3Data Expert | 3D Printing | Polygons | All 3D printers |
Simplify3D | 3D Printing | G-code | FFF 3D printers |
Cimatron Designer | CAD | CAD | Hybrid surfaces & solids |
Cimatron NC Solutions | CAM | G-code | 3-5 axis machining |
Geomagic Freeform | Digital clay | Voxels | Freefrom Design package |
Geomagic Freeform Plus | Digital clay | Voxels | Freefrom Design & Manufacture |
Geomagic Sculpt | Digital clay | Voxels | Freeform starter package |
Geomagic Control X | Inspection | Polygons | Metrology & Inspection |
Cadmould | Moldflow | Mesh | Plastic flow analysis |
Varimos | Moldflow | Mesh | Injection mould optimisation |
ExactFlat for Rhino | Scan-to-CAD | 3D-2D | Pattern making |
ExactFlat for Solidworks | Scan-to-CAD | 3D-2D | Pattern making |
Geomagic Design X | Scan-to-CAD | CAD | Native CAD output |
Geomagic for SolidWorks | Scan-to-CAD | CAD | SolidWorks output |
Geomagic Wrap | Scan-to-CAD | Polygons | IGES/STEP output |
Geomagic Essentials | Scan-to-CAD | Polygons | IGES/STEP output |
Cimatron Die Design | Tool Design | CAD | Automated tool design |
Cimatron Electrode | Tool Design | CAD | Automated tool design |
Cimatron Mold Design | Tool Design | CAD | Automated tool design |