Stratasys FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) software has become quite simple to use with the introduction of GrabCAD Print. GrabCAD Print makes it easy with a few selections to produce an exceptional 3D model of your CAD drawing. GrabCAD Print settings are intentionally minimal and conservative for the novice user to achieve 100% success. But what if you need something special? For example, a sparse interior with a thick outer shell for strength? This is where the advanced Insight software […]
GrabCAD Print version 1.17, April 2018 Build number 1.17.14.39209 released on 12 April 2018 Connex3 Systems (including the Objet260, Objet350, and Objet500) will be supported soon, and you can join our public beta test right now! Additionally, please install the latest embedded software update available for download now. No need to sign an official beta agreement, just head here for the download links and full instructions. Tray estimation for PolyJet trays will now show a real progress bar. Color and texture profiles […]
Each new Insight software release contains new features, reliability improvements, and part quality improvements. This update contains fewer enhancements than previous releases, however, the enhancements we get are definitely very exciting. Most importantly, we see a new machine added to the list of supported printers as well as the addition of a new material. Keep reading for the enhancements! Stratasys F370 Printer – Added the new Stratasys F370 printer which brings high performance and multiple materials to the office printing environment. […]
Christmas is long gone, and the new year is already off to a great start, but you still have one more Christmas Present to hear about! Insight 11.0 was released over the last few months, and unless you turned on the automatic updates, you may have even missed it! One important change going forward, is Windows 32 Bit will no longer be supported. This was expected as it seems like everyone is going to 64 Bit. Below is the error […]
Self-Supporting Angles with FDM Looking to save some time when printing with FDM? Generally, in 3D printing processes when there is some of overhanging feature, support will be required to be underneath. The time it takes to switch between support material and model material can add up to a lot by the time the build is finished. However, when using the FDM process, there is a degree of self-supporting angles that can be utilized to greatly reduce printing […]