ROCK HILL, S.C.--3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced the immediate availability of Geomagic(R)Design, a new suite of affordable CAD design solutions. Geomagic Design delivers comprehensive and robust mechanical CAD design tools, allowing ideas to go from concept to manufacturing and production for professional engineers, makers, students, consumers and hobbyists. Leveraging 3D Systems' combined Alibre(R) and Geomagic platform, Geomagic Design is now also available as part of a series of software packages that include Geomagic Freeform(R) products. These powerful packages combine organic, touch-based 3D sculpting with robust B-Rep CAD and detail design tools from Geomagic Design.
Geomagic Design is available in three versions: Personal, Professional
and Expert, each tailored to the needs and budgets of our growing user
base. Geomagic Design comes with over 35 new tools and more than 100
enhancements, built on a robust platform that is sure to deliver a
rock-solid design-to-manufacture experience.
Top features of Geomagic Design include:
-- 2D Documentation module -- New tools and workflow enhancements allow
engineers to immediately and accurately create 2D detail drawings from
the 3D data for use in manufacturing and production planning.
-- Sheet metal design module -- Integrated sheet metal design capabilities
plus new sketch bend commands tackle complex design tasks.
-- New platform -- featuring a highly productive engineering design
environment for an exceptional user experience.
Geomagic Design solutions also include comprehensive rendering tools,
built-in motion simulation tools and a wide range of 3D CAD and neutral
3D format support to enable interoperability of design data.
These products deliver on 3D Systems' commitment to democratize access
to intuitive yet advanced solutions that excel both as a standalone CAD
design suite and as a seamless addition to any multi-CAD environment.
Geomagic Design Expert provides 3D design, advanced sheet metal design,
2D documentation, rendering, data and process management and simulation
tools for $1,999 and Geomagic Design Personal, for students, hobbyists
and makers, is available for only $199.
"I just want to compliment the Geomagic team on an outstanding
release," commented David McMahon, a beta tester for the latest
version. "The renewed toolsets for the 2D drawing mode and their full
integration into the workflow are what I most appreciate."
Advanced Design Tools Made Better with Software Packages from Geomagic
The Geomagic Freeform + Geomagic Design Expert software packages allow
customers to benefit from a powerful and unprecedented design workflow.
Users can now create intricate, organic designs, such as toys and
jewelry, using combinations of voxel, NURBs, polygon and SubD modeling,
into a downstream CAD platform for fast, accurate detail design, 2D
drawing creation and sheet metal design ready for production. These
packages start at $20,500.
"We are committed to democratizing access to powerful and affordable 3D
design software for the benefit of professionals and beginners alike,"
said Calvin Hur, Vice President and General Manager, 3D Systems
Authoring Tools. "This release builds on that commitment by delivering
powerful and capable design tools that are easy to pick up and hard to
put down."
Get a Free Trial of Geomagic Design
An online tour and Free Trial of Geomagic Design is available at:
http://www.geomagic.com/en/products-landing-pages/geomagicdesign
About 3D Systems
3D Systems is a leading global provider of 3D content-to-print
solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom
parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also
provides CAD modeling, reverse engineering and inspection software
tools and consumer 3D printers, apps and services. Its expertly
integrated solutions replace and complement traditional methods and
reduce the time and cost of designing and manufacturing new products.
3D Systems products and services are used to rapidly design,
communicate, prototype or produce real functional parts, empowering
customers to create and make with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
