3D Systems consolidates its leading position in software platforms: at IMTS 2018

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, USA, September 10, 2018-3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), the creator of 3D printing, released a new version of the end-to-end software portfolio at IMTS 2018
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The new software version will help customers change their production methods-providing customers with a software platform that covers the entire manufacturing process and enhances their competitive advantage

The software combination makes the workflow smoother

The 3D Systems software package supports customers from digital design and simulation to all stages of manufacturing, inspection and management
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These new versions enable the 3D Systems software portfolio to reach an unprecedented level of automation, accelerate design and production, improve efficiency, and reduce total manufacturing costs (TCO)

Geomagic Design X 2019:Geomagic® Design X™ is the industry's only reverse engineering software that combines feature-based CAD digital modeling and 3D scanning data processing
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By using this industry-leading digital tool, designers can save days or even weeks in the design process and accelerate time to market

Geomagic Freeform 2019:Geomagic Freeform provides a comprehensive set of design and sculpting tools, which can be used in conjunction with tactile force feedback devices to achieve sculpting, refinement, and transform virtual clay models into any desired shape
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The latest version of Geomagic Freeform is expected to be available this week.

Geomagic Freeform 2019 includes Dynabot™, which provides advanced recording and playback macro functions, which can significantly speed up repetitive customization and production workflows
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Using Dynabot, users can apply logic to recorded sequences, edit parameters, and insert user prompts and instructions

GibbsCAM 13:GibbsCAM has a simple user interface, which can program various simple or complex parts and supports various types of machine tools
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The latest version of GibbsCAM accelerates and simplifies the programming of the most complex parts from product milling to multi-axis machining

  Cimatron 14:  Cimatron is a CAD/CAM integrated solution focusing on the mold industry
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"We use Cimatron for mold design, electrode design, NC programming, etc.

  The latest version is available now, with new features and enhancements throughout the entire tooling CAD/CAM workflow
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Designers of cavity molds and stamping molds will benefit from an enhanced user interface, making mold design faster and more convenient

  3DXpert 14:  As the only one-stop integrated software in the metal additive manufacturing industry , 3DXpert covers printing preparation, simulation, optimization, and post-processing operations, forming a flow-based process to quickly and effectively print 3D digital models successfully As a part
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  "3DXpert reduces file processing time by 75% and increases production efficiency by 40%," said Jason Stitzel, Director of Engineering at Metal Technology Inc.
"3DXpert helps us better analyze and plan the printing of parts so that fewer supports and molding materials are used.
, It also greatly saves cost and time
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  3DXpert 14 pays special attention to the functions required from rapid prototyping to serial production lines
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The new automatic balance control function enables the high-throughput production of 3D Systems' multi-head scalable manufacturing platform DMP Factory 500 to achieve the best quality
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The enhanced integrated simulation function helps to accelerate the process from design to manufacturing and shorten the lead time
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3DXpert uses its history-based features to add an engineering change (ECO) manager, which can quickly set changes in the model without redesigning
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In addition, there are enhanced automatic orientation functions, a new grid optimization structure, smart production labels and other functions to help users simplify the workflow, ensure the successful printing of parts, and reduce the total cost of manufacturing (TCO)
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3DXpert 14 version is available now
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  3D Connect Service:  Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) is turning into a reality for manufacturers, and software will play an indispensable role in the ecosystem management of additive manufacturing and support services
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3D Connect Service is a cloud-based solution that can provide proactive and preventive 3D printing support in a production environment
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3D Connect Service provides real-time remote diagnosis, automatically supports case creation, and formulates use-based preventive maintenance plans to maximize production efficiency and speed up problem resolution, helping manufacturers improve 3D printer uptime and reduce operating costs , Improve operational efficiency
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3D Connect Service is planned to be launched with several plastic printers and metal printers in the fourth quarter of 2018
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   "We attach great importance to customer feedback and constantly strive to find innovative ways to meet the challenges of the manufacturing industry," said Ilan Erez, general manager and senior vice president of the 3D Systems Software Division.
"These new software releases have changed digital work.
Process to help manufacturers achieve seamless conversion from digital design, simulation, to manufacturing and management
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The manufacturing experience and expertise demonstrated by our team allows us to develop unique solutions for customers to help customers improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing Total cost (TCO), simplifying the work process
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  About 3D Systems and 3D Systems software solutions

  3D Systems provides a comprehensive range of 3D products and services, including 3D printers, printing materials, cloud computing on-demand custom parts and digital design tools
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The company's ecosystem covers advanced applications from product design to factory floors
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3D Systems' precise medical solutions include simulation, virtual surgical planning, medical and dental equipment, and printing of surgical instruments customized for patients
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As the founder of 3D printing and the developer of future 3D solutions, 3D Systems has spent 30 years helping professionals and companies optimize their designs, transform their work processes, bring innovative products to the market, and drive new business models
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For more information, please visit the Chinese official website cn.
3dsystems.
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  3D Systems is not only the world’s leading supplier of 3D printers, but also provides end-to-end full 3D digital software solutions from design to manufacturing, in scanning data processing, reverse engineering, free-form design, cavity mold/stamping mold design It maintains an industry leading position in several markets such as manufacturing, complex parts processing and programming, turning and milling composite multi-task processing, three-dimensional inspection, and 3D printing management
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Software brands including Geomagic Wrap, Geomagic DesignX, Geomagic Freeform , Geomagic Control X, Cimatron, GibbsCAM, 3DXpert, 3DSprint and so on
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