Netfabb is delivered with multiple utilities intended to help get your product from design to manufacture. The utilities are accessed from the System menu.
| Utility | Basic | Standard | Premium | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Optimization |
Yes |
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Simulation |
Yes |
Yes |
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PowerShape |
Yes |
Yes |
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Advanced Toolpath |
Yes |
Yes |
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Lattice Topology |
Yes |
Optimization Utility
Optimization Utility is used to enhance 3D parts using lattice optimization and topology optimization.
Simulation Utility
Simulation Utility is the graphical user interface for the nonlinear finite element thermo-mechanical solvers for additive manufacturing processes available in the
Netfabb ecosystem.
Simulation Utility comes in two flavors: Autodesk® Simulation Utility LT for Netfabb®, which is included with Netfabb to prepare for, and access, solving on the cloud, and Simulation Utility itself, which is bundled with Autodesk® Netfabb® Local Simulation.
PowerShape Utility
PowerShape Utility provides quick and easy methods to prepare CAD models for production. This includes:
- Checking the quality of the CAD model and repairing any problems.
- Positioning the part in the optimum orientation for layer-by-layer manufacture.
- Addition of fixtures, supports, and other geometry required to ensure reliable manufacture and easier post-processing.
- Exporting the data in a suitable file format for manufacture.
- Integration with subtractive manufacturing applications.
Advanced Toolpath Utility
Advanced Toolpath Utility is a development environment based upon a generic driver platform for additive manufacturing machines, which is used by
Netfabb to generate machine-specific build data.
Lattice Topology Utility
Lattice Topology Utility is a tool to define your own unit topologies.