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Designers use 3D printers to quickly create product models and prototypes, but they’re increasingly being used to make final products, as well. Among the items made with 3D printers are shoe designs, furniture, wax castings for making jewelry, tools, tripods, gift and novelty items, and toys .
It’s safe to say 3D printing is most often used for prototyping. Its ability to quickly manufacture a single part enables product developers to validate and share ideas in a cost-effective manner. Determining the purpose of your prototype will inform which 3D printing technology will be the most beneficial. Additive manufacturing can be suitable for a range of prototypes that span from simple physical models to parts used for functional testing. Despite 3D printing being nearly synonymous with rapid prototyping, there are scenarios when it’s a viable production process. Typically these applications involve low-volumes and complex geometries. Often, components for aerospace and medical applications are ideal candidates for production 3D printing as they frequently match the criteria previously described
 the 5th major version of our industry leading build preparation software. Version 5.0 contains more than 120 unique features and improvements including a next-generation slicing engine, integrated print optimizations, and a feature-packed user interface.
Version 5.0 starts with a streamlined user interface optimized for efficiency. Integrated toolbar layouts bring common controls into view with customizable keyboard shortcuts that enable fast access to the entire suite of features. Navigating through the 3D environment is more intuitive than ever with advanced zoom and rotation controls that make it easy to inspect the smallest details. 3D mouse support provides an entirely new way to interact with the application using equipment that professionals already know and love. Live tracking of 3D model files keeps geometry in sync by automatically detecting changes to the CAD design and seamlessly updating parts .
Years of research and development led to a next-generation slicing engine in Version 5.0 that is packed with advanced capabilities. Innovative algorithms provide unprecedented performance improvements up to 3.0x faster than Simplify3D V4. Many common mesh errors are now automatically repaired during processing saving valuable time and rework. Targeting capabilities allow customers to isolate specific scenarios or patterns during the print and apply precise customizations to improve the end results. Examples of targeting include adjusting interior hole tolerances separately from external outlines, printing small perimeters at reduced speeds for improved quality, reinforcing weak features with stronger infill parameters, or adjusting high flow rate regions to prevent clogs.
Creating high-quality prints has never been easier with automated optimizations in Version 5.0. The software analyzes prints layer-by-layer making intelligent adjustments to achieve the best results. Adaptive Layer Height uses 3D model topology to dynamically adjust layer thickness to achieve the perfect balance of quality and speed. Automated Seam Hiding reduces surface defects by carefully choosing the optimal location to begin each toolpath hiding start points from view. Dynamic Infill Density automatically increases the infill percentage near the top of the part creating improved top surfaces while reducing material usage. A collection of new 3D infill patterns create morphing internal structures that add increased lateral strength by varying the pattern on each layer. The new optimization framework that underlies all these features gives customers the power to produce superior prints that are highly customized for each unique part – enabling new levels of quality, strength, and durability.
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