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Government & Defense

The American military has long made it a strategic objective to invest in the development of cutting edge defense technology. These initiatives often overlap with broader government projects, such as the strengthening of national infrastructure. CATI helps meet these goals by supplying the underlying hardware and software crucial for advanced product development.

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KEY CHALLENGES

Technological superiority is a key marker of American military strength, as well as a long-standing priority. Defense-sector innovations have led to some of the most significant and widely-implemented civilian technological advances in the country. Success in the defense sector requires continued technological achievement, but will also critically require modernization and streamlining of operations. Cost control, transparency, and enhanced cybersecurity are important considerations for the industry as it grows.

On the Cutting Edge.
Many of the most successful civilian products and processes in use today have their origins in the military sector. Maintaining a reputation for strong returns on investment requires the best tools for the job. As defense technology grows increasingly complex, CAE software lets companies capture, analyze, and reinvest data findings in order to create an elite product.
Enabling Efficiency.
Efficiency is a top priority in every industry, but for government sectors, it is a mandate. Optimizing processes and allocating resources intelligently keeps costs down. PLM software provides the transparency needed to streamline production and maximize results.
Defense Modernization.
Increased spending and a volatile geopolitical climate have raised expectations for the defense sector. Integrating new materials and cutting-edge technologies is crucial for defense companies to drive growth and stay agile. CATI provides military contractors with the tools to design and simulate updated product features and streamlined processes, keeping the defense sector ahead of the curve.
Championing Cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity is a critical opportunity for growth in the defense industry, and will only gain priority as global networks increase in complexity. Trusted sovereign cloud platforms for high-security industries like defense allow companies to collaborate with confidence, enabling innovation while meeting data governance requirements.

Recommended Software for Government & Defense

The ability to explore new product concepts, manufacture them, and maintain them in the field are keys to innovation and staying ahead on the world stage.

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3D CAD - SOLIDWORKS

Dramatically improve the way you develop and manufacture products. As the foundation for the entire SOLIDWORKS suite of product development solutions, SOLIDWORKS CAD packages cover design, simulation, cost estimation, manufacturability checks, CAM, sustainable design, and data management.
Simulation - SOLIDWORKS Simulation, Abaqus, & 3DEXPERIENCE

Simulation is critical to innovation. CATI’s dedicated and experienced simulation team sells and supports a wide portfolio of Dassault Systèmes tools from structural analysis to electromagnetics and beyond.
Data Management - SOLIDWORKS PDM

Manage your data files and documentation to maximize productivity and improve product quality. SOLIDWORKS PDM enables your teams to securely store and index design data for fast retrieval, eliminate concerns over version control and data loss, and collaborate on designs in multiple locations.
Quality Control - SOLIDWORKS Inspection

The SOLIDWORKS Inspection add-in automates the ballooning of engineering drawings and 3D files with Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI). Minimizing the time needed to record inspection measurements, SOLIDWORKS Inspection streamlines the creation of industry-standard inspection reports.
Photorealistic Rendering - SOLIDWORKS Visualize

SOLIDWORKS Visualize allows you to leverage your 3D CAD data to create photo-quality content in the fastest and easiest way you can–from images to animations, interactive web content, and immersive Virtual Reality.

Why 3D Printing for Government & Defense?

The speed and on-demand nature of 3D Printing makes it appealing to the defense sector, who need to get parts into the hands of warfighters as quickly as possible.

3D Printers for Government Applications

Connecting and streamlining the process, from the design stage through to post-printing, enables an efficient experience that ensures high quality, lower lead times, and heightened consistency for defense applications.

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Stratasys Fortus 450mc

Harness the speed, cost and material advantages of industrial FDM additive manufacturing. The Fortus 450mc delivers accurate, reliable performance that lets you transform supply chains, accelerate manufacturing and reduce production costs.

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Stratasys F770

Print large parts up to a meter long with an affordable, large-format 3D printer. The F770 delivers spacious build capacity in an easy-to-use platform with the reliability and consistency of Stratasys FDM technology.

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Stratasys F900

The Stratasys F900 is built specifically for manufacturing and heavy industries, where you plan and work big. With the largest build size of any Stratasys FDM system, it's designed to handle the most demanding manufacturing needs.

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Neo Series

Print functional models, prototypes, rapid tooling and master patterns with the state-of-the-art Neo® stereolithography 3D printer range.

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Stratasys J8 Series - J850 Pro/Prime and J826 Prime

The J8™ series features multiple versatile, multimaterial 3D printers powered by PolyJet Technology™. Whether you need full-color consumer product prototypes or multimaterial models for functional testing, the J8 Series offers the perfect 3D printing solution.

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Origin One

Hello Origin® One, goodbye tooling lead times. Say yes to more jobs with expanded production capabilities.

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H350

Accurate, production-grade parts with best-in-class* consistency. Meet high production demands with the Stratasys® H350™ powder bed fusion 3D printer.

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Empowering innovators with virtual prototyping tools.

Virtually Eliminate Expensive Physical Prototypes

See how top manufacturers leverage virtual prototyping to decrease costs and shorten product development cycles.

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3D Scanners for Government & Defense

Easy to use, high-resolution, and portable.

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Creaform HandySCAN Black

This fast and versatile patented handheld 3D scanner is easy-to-use and generates highly accurate and repeatable results—even in difficult environments and with complex surfaces.

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Creaform MetraSCAN 3D

Discover the fastest and most accurate 3D scanner and portable CMM for shop floor environments.

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Creaform Cube-R

The CUBE-R™ extends the 3D digitizing and inspection capabilities of the MetraSCAN 3D™ for the dimensional measurement of parts ranging from 1 m to 3 m with metrology-grade volumetric accuracy in real-life shop-floor conditions. Unlike conventional systems, the CUBE-R delivers both speed and volumetric accuracy.

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