Optimize, Predict, and Perfect Every Print
Simufact Additive is a powerful simulation software designed to predict and prevent manufacturing issues in metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED). It enables engineers to simulate the entire 3D printing workflow—from build preparation to post-processing—ensuring accuracy, reliability, and cost efficiency in every production run.
With Simufact Additive, you can virtually test, analyze, and optimize your build setup before printing, saving time, material, and machine costs while guaranteeing high-quality results.
Why Choose Simufact Additive?
- End-to-End AM Simulation – Simulate the complete metal printing process including build, heat treatment, cutting, and support removal.
- Predict Distortion & Residual Stress – Identify shape deviations and thermal stresses before printing to avoid failed builds.
- Automatic Compensation – Apply geometry compensation to ensure final printed parts match the design.
- Multi-Machine Support – Supports LPBF, DED, and other AM technologies for a wide range of materials.
- Thermo-Mechanical Coupling – Realistic process simulation using advanced finite element methods (FEM).
Key Capabilities
- Build Process Simulation – Virtually replicate layer-by-layer printing to predict warping and thermal effects.
- Support Structure Optimization – Design and optimize supports for easy removal and stable builds.
- Material Behavior Modeling – Accurate simulation for alloys like Titanium, Inconel, and Stainless Steel.
- Residual Stress Analysis – Identify high-stress areas and optimize process parameters.
- Post-Processing Simulation – Simulate cutting, heat treatment, and HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) to refine final part accuracy.
Benefits at a Glance
- Reduce trial-and-error and material wastage
- Prevent print failures through predictive simulation
- Shorten development cycles and improve build success rates
- Increase part accuracy and structural integrity
- Achieve faster ROI with fewer prototypes and reprints
Who Uses Simufact Additive?
Aerospace • Automotive • Medical Implants • Tool & Die • Industrial Additive Manufacturing
Accelerate Innovation with Simufact Additive
Experience a smarter, simulation-driven approach to metal 3D printing.
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