3D printing software from design to manufacture

Fusion 360 with Netfabb® software includes efficient build preparation capabilities with tools for optimising designs for additive manufacturing, simulating metal additive processes and planning for CNC post-processing.

Build preparation

Import, analyse and repair models

Import models from a variety of CAD formats and use repair tools to quickly correct errors. (video: 3 min.)
Modify models for production

Make your models production ready by adjusting wall thicknesses, smoothing rough areas and more. (video: 2.26 min.)
Configurable build supports

Identify areas that require support and use semi-automated tools to generate support structures. (video: 1.47 min.)

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.

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Automatic packing

Use 2D and 3D packing algorithms to optimally place parts within the build volume.

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Report generation

Create customised reports that include critical information for manufacturing and quoting.

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Advanced toolpaths

Develop build strategies and define toolpath parameters for maximum surface quality, part density and speed.

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Automation

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Automate common preparation tasks including import, analysis, repair, packing, slicing and tool pathing.

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Design optimisation for additive manufacturing

Internal lattice structures

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Create lightweight parts with performance characteristics specific to your application.

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Topology optimisation

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Generate forms that are optimised for stiffness and weight, based on the loads and constraints of the part.
Integrated performance analysis

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Test how your optimised designs will perform using built-in Autodesk® Nastran® simulation.

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Optimisation engine

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Automatically verify and optimise lattice and skin elements to meet load requirements and reduce weight.

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Selective space structures (3S)

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Fill solid volumes with standard or customised structures to create unique material properties for your part.

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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.

Netfabb local simulation capabilities

Predict the thermomechanical response of additive parts during the metal powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition manufacturing processes.

Metal powder bed fusion

Use multiscale modelling to predict the thermal and mechanical response of parts and help reduce build failures.

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Directed energy deposition

Simulate full builds for both powder-fed and wire-fed DED processes with Netfabb local simulation.

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Fast, predictive simulation

Adaptive meshing and the physics-based, multiscale approach help keep processing time low and accuracy high. (video: 1.07 mins)

Small-scale simulation

Generate PRM files based on chosen material and process parameters for increased accuracy.

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Part-scale simulation

Simulate the additive manufacturing process for powder bed fusion to identify potential causes of build failures.

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Simulate the entire build plate

Capture interactions between parts and the distortion of the build plate.

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Simulate stress relief

Design appropriate heat treatment cycles by inputting the temperature vs. time curve of the desired process.

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Detect recoater interference

Identify possible build failures with powder bed processes that may cause equipment damage.

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Avoid support failure

Predict support failure to aid in the design and placement of support structures.

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Predict part distortion

Predict how metal additive manufacturing parts will deform to help reduce build failures.

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Account for part/powder interaction

Model the conduction of energy into the loose powder to increase your model’s accuracy.

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Calculate residual stresses

Accurately calculate residual stresses and strains built up during the AM process to identify likely regions of failure.

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Simulate response after wire-cutting

Simulate the mechanical response of a deposited part after removal from the build plate to calculate the final distortion.
Predict hot spots and lack of fusion

Apply multiscale modelling to predict regions of a build that get too hot or not hot enough during processing.

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Compensate for distortion

Automatically compensate geometries based on simulation results to achieve the desired shape when printed.

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Simulation validation and research

Part/powder interaction

Experimental data show improved accuracy with the explicit modelling of loose powder and the interaction between parts.

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Support failure prediction

Netfabb simulates the delamination of the part from the region where the support structure on a component experienced failure.

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Image courtesy of Dr Ed Demeter
Moving source simulation

Netfabb Simulation accurately calculates temperature and distortion during the powder bed fusion process to within 5% error of the measurement.

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Features

3D printing software from design to manufacture

Build preparation

Import, analyse and repair models

Modify models for production

Configurable build supports

Mesh to CAD conversion

Automatic packing

Report generation

Advanced toolpaths

Automation

Design optimisation for additive manufacturing

Internal lattice structures

Topology optimisation

Integrated performance analysis

Optimisation engine

Selective space structures (3S)

Machine integration

Integrated print engines

Solutions for machine manufacturers

Netfabb local simulation capabilities

Metal powder bed fusion

Directed energy deposition

Fast, predictive simulation

Small-scale simulation

Part-scale simulation

Simulate the entire build plate

Simulate stress relief

Detect recoater interference

Avoid support failure

Predict part distortion

Account for part/powder interaction

Calculate residual stresses

Simulate response after wire-cutting

Predict hot spots and lack of fusion

Compensate for distortion

Simulation validation and research

Part/powder interaction

Support failure prediction

Moving source simulation