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3. From idea to product: studying the value chain
3.1 3D modeling: design rules
Accustomed to subtractive manufacturing and the associated 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Catia...), designers tend to design parts for machining.
3D printing, whatever the technique or material, offers possibilities that even subtractive manufacturing cannot meet. However, there are a few design rules to be observed (see table 2 ).
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Software tools
Examples of software for STL repair :
Meshmixer,
Nettfab.
Examples of software for generating a GCODE from an STL :
Slicer,
Cura,
Z suite
Events
3D PRINT Congress & Exhibition: a trade show dedicated to 3D printing in all materials and technologies, held every year in Lyon.
https://www.3dprint-exhibition.com
Kunstoff: The world's leading plastics and rubber trade fair, the K, takes place every 3 years in Düsseldorf (Germany).
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