Creo and 3D Printing-What you see is what you print

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) is the process of building an object one thin layer of material at a time. The definition is simple but the process is not. Designers often must use multiple software packages, a situation which forces them to export, redesign, optimize and re-import their model each time
Creo closes the gap between 3D CAD and 3D printing

With Creo, what you design is actually what you print. Say goodbye to the disconnected, error-ridden hassle of multiple software packages. Now you can design, optimize, validate, and run a print-check all in one environment, reducing overall process time, tedium, and mistakes. When you’re ready, simply send the file straight to the 3D printer.*

*Compatible Printers
Stratasys
Polyjet Technology (Connex), using Object Studio , FDM technology (uPrint, Dimension and Fortus) using GrabCAD Print
3D Systems
Projet 1200, 2500, 2500 Plus, 5500x, using 3D Sprint kernel embedded into Creo, Upcoming: Projet 3600, 3510, 6000 & 7000, 800, 950

PTC Joins 3MF

PTC  today announced that it has joined the 3MF Consortium at the founding membership level. 3MF Consortium is an industry association created to develop and promote a new full-fidelity file format for 3D printing.

PTC’s industry-leading Creo® CAD software offers capabilities designed to streamline additive manufacturing, enabling users to remove uncertainty and rework from the process, and allowing them to go from concept to validation quickly and easily. With Design for Additive Manufacturing, PTC provides a single environment within its Creo product suite that enables users to design, optimize, prepare, and validate designs for 3D printing.

“PTC is committed to bringing visibility of manufacturing capabilities to the design engineer and streamlining the overall design-to-3D print process,” said Paul Sagar, vice president, CAD product management, PTC. “This is a shared vision with the 3MF Consortium, and we look forward to collaborating with fellow industry leaders to make this a reality.”

“PTC joining the 3MF Consortium is yet another important step toward the goal of developing a viable, end-to-end, global additive manufacturing solution,” said Adrian Lannin, executive director, 3MF Consortium. “PTC is well-known for its innovative technology platforms and solutions for the Internet of Things, and they will become an important contributor to the 3MF Consortium.”

The 3MF Consortium was formed to close the gap between the capabilities of modern 3D printers and outdated file formats. The 3MF specification eliminates many of the problems associated with currently available file formats, resolving interoperability and functionality issues, and enabling companies to focus more on innovation. The first version of the 3MF specification is available now for download at no charge.

Additional Resources
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (resource page)
• Harvard Business Review: “How Smart, Connected Products are Transforming Companies,” authors PTC CEO Jim Heppelmann and Harvard Professor Michael Porter

About the 3MF Consortium

Launched in 2015, the 3MF Consortium is a Joint Development Foundation project with the goal to define a 3D printing format that will allow design applications to send full-fidelity 3D models to a mix of other applications, platforms, services and printers. The 3MF (for 3D Manufacturing Format) specification eliminates the widespread issues with currently available file formats.

Founding members of the 3MF Consortium are: 3D Systems; Autodesk, Inc.; Dassault Systèmes, SA.; FIT AG; GE Global Research; HP, Inc.; Materialise; Microsoft Corporation; PTC Inc.; Shapeways, Inc.; Siemens PLM Software; SLM Solutions Group AG; Stratasys; and Ultimaker. The starting point for the Consortium’s development of the 3MF specification was Microsoft’s donation of its 3D file format work-in-progress. More information about the 3MF Consortium and the 3MF specification is available at http://www.3mf.io.

About PTC

PTC (PTC) is a global provider of technology platforms and solutions that transform how companies create, operate, and service the “things” in the Internet of Things (IoT). The company’s next-generation ThingWorx® technology platform gives developers the tools they need to capture, analyze, and capitalize on the vast amounts of data being generated by smart, connected products and systems. The company’s field-proven solutions are deployed in more than 26,000 businesses worldwide to generate a product or service advantage. PTC’s award-winning CEO, considered an industry thought leader, co-authored the definitive guides to the impact of the IoT on business in the Harvard Business Review.

PTC, the PTC logo, Creo, and ThingWorx are trademarks or registered trademarks of PTC Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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Objet 3D Printer Wins ‘Best of the Best’ from Dental Lab Products Magazine

The Objet Eden260V was recently nominated the 'Readers Choice' Top Product by subscribers to
Dental Lab Products Magazine.


The Objet machine was the only 3D printer to be honored in the list of over 230 new product
 innovations featured in the magazine and on the website during 2011.
3D printing is at the heart of the digital revolution that is now storming the dental industry.

But what exactly is Digital Dentistry?
 In functional terms, it is the replacement of dental modeling by human hands
with machine-made dental parts. The story is the same for most dental labs:
 the bottleneck caused by the traditional manual workflow prevents them from
taking the next step to more new customers, new markets and new catchment areas.
With a 3D printer in-house, the production of custom dental parts suddenly becomes faster,
highly accurate and incredibly consistent.
Why 3D printing as opposed to any other manufacturing process?

Because 3D printing is the only technology able to manufacture one-off, custom-made
dental parts efficiently and effectively.
Avi Cohen, Head of Medical and Dental Solutions at Objet says of the magazine's recognition: 
“We are delighted that the Objet Eden260V 3D Printer was selected as a 2011 
Best of the Best Product for precision dental manufacturing…
The high degree of interest reflects 3D printing’s growing importance in digitizing dentistry. 


This selection highlights Objet’s growing success in redefining manufacturing in the dental laboratory industry. We are excited to play our part in bringing improved dental solutions to dentists and their patients everywhere."

Objet's 3D printers are being used by Dental Labs around the world to fabricate:

• Accurate stone models directly from digital files
• Veneer prototypes and 'try-ins'
• Delivery trays
• Surgical guides
• Clear aligners and retainers

Just a few months ago Objet also introduced the MED610 Bio-Compatible material.




This clear transparent material is perfect for checking the fit of surgical guides and delivery trays
 in the mouth and for monitoring the soft gum tissue under the guide during dental