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GrabCAD Community Print Shop Partner Program Resources Blog Webinars Case Studies White Papers eBooks Brochures Webinars Case Studies White Papers eBooks Brochures Featured Resources The Key to Transforming Additive Manufacturing How an additive manufacturing software platform is the key to transforming the additive manufacturing industry. Over the past few decades, additive manufacturing technologies have become widely used across various industries such as automotive, medical, aerospace, and commercial goods. Its adoption has primarily been associated with prototyping due to its ability to rapidly produce multiple iterations of complex geometric shapes that are either more expensive or are near impossible to produce with traditional manufacturing technologies. Now, thanks to advancements in material sciences and printer hardware, additive is able to rapidly produce customised high-quality production-grade end use parts. This has allowed additive to become a viable option for companies to include in their manufacturing process to allow for more agile production. However, the move of additive manufacturing from prototyping to large scale end-use part manufacturing will require a software platform to address the unique needs and workflows. Continue reading by downloading the report. Download the report If you would like to learn more about the GrabCAD Additive Manufacturing Platform, you can request a free AM evaluation where you can speak to a PM to learn how you can scale and maximize your production. GrabCAD Shop Software Curriculum GrabCAD Shop has helped educators around the country save time managing student projects, fulfilling project requests and budgeting classroom materials. The software makes fulfilling student projects easier, so the focus remains on learning. Students enjoy learning GrabCAD Shop because it gives them real-life experience into the world of additive manufacturing. If you love using GrabCAD Shop in your lab and/or classroom but wish there was an easier way to teach students how to use it, we have you covered! The following curriculum provides an easy way to introduce students to the software. The lesson plans are organized so the students follow a natural additive manufacturing workflow: Creating a print work order Collaborating on designs Scheduling parts best practices Download the free curriculum GrabCAD Shop Vs. The Competition Organizing the specifics of a print job, balancing your budget, keeping track of materials, and communicating across a team of designers and engineers can be time consuming. If you are looking to effectively manage a 3D printing lab or shop, you need a work order management software created specifically for additive. You need a solution that can: Help you manage multiple projects Help you schedule parts across multiple 3D printers and additive technology Encourage collaboration between designers and engineers Save you time and money While there are many work order management solutions out there, we rounded up the most widely used software and compared it to GrabCAD Shop, the work order management software built for additive. Download the free comparison In the comparison, we looked at essential features a work order management solution needs, including: Job and part tracking Cost calculation Real-time notifications Job history Remote workflows In addition, we also compared costs so you can see exactly what you’re paying for and if it stacks up to what other solutions offer. If you would like to learn more about GrabCAD Shop, request a demo. How the GrabCAD Additive Manufacturing Platform Can Improve Your Production Workflow What is an AMES? A traditional manufacturing execution system (MES) helps the factory floor run smoothly by giving management insight into the production life cycle. Insights that help improve workflows, reduce costs, and bring products to market faster. An additive manufacturing execution system (AMES) does the same – but for 3D printing technology. Since the pandemic, global 3D printing awareness has increased to 71%. In addition, adoption of 3D printing technology has increased by 29%. And these rates aren’t slowing down. In fact, due to continued supply chain disruption, 3D printing technology is expected to be in even more demand. As a result, manufacturing execution system software for additive technology is crucial now more than ever. The GrabCAD Additive Manufacturing Platform GrabCAD’s additive manufacturing software platform helps drive additive manufacturing adoption through asset management, planning, programming, and quality initiatives. Using our connected solutions, companies are able to create accurate and effective workflows, tap new business models, and work within your company’s current IoT and supply chain ecosystem. Working with the Best in the Industry The software partners we work with provide Stratasys customers complete, end-to-end additive technology. Customers can simply select from a range of best in class” third party […] Enhancing Your Supply Chain Manufacturing companies rely on data to monitor all of a factory’s equipment metrics. And most manufacturing companies have a variety of machines and software. Relying on good, accurate equipment data provides insight into ways to improve workflow efficiencies. But how do you know you can trust the data? And how do you ensure the data flows seamlessly together between the mix of equipment? Watch this on-demand webinar to find out! Co-founders Sachin Saswade and Gopal Ramanujam from IndusIntel and Vishal Singh, President at Link3D, discuss how you can enhance your supply chain using trusted data solutions. Watch now! Take the first step in improving visibility into your additive manufacturing processes and watch it today! Talking Shop with Today’s Additive Manufacturing Teachers Additive manufacturing educators have the pleasure of teaching students about the wonders of 3D printing, engineering and design. However, they have two distinct challenges when doing this: They are responsible for juggling hundreds of student projects across a variety of classes. They are also responsible for reporting on additive manufacturing costs. In this webinar, we discuss this and other typical woes educators face in classrooms and labs. We then invite Scott Patrick, the Senior Mechanical designer for Virginia Tech’s Aerospace and Ocean Engineering machine lab — and a special guest: one of his students to share their experience using GrabCAD Shop to help address these challenges. Watch on-demand now! To learn more about GrabCAD Shop for schools, request a demo! Webinar: Improving Your Smart Factory Floor’s Security Today, additive manufacturing allows manufacturers to be self-sufficient, and keep operations up and running and producing their own product supply. This significant improvement does come with associated risks, namely cyber attacks and data leaks. This is why smart factory connectivity and security are paramount in the modern world. Our recent Stratasys Session featured GrabCAD’s new software partners Joe Inkenbrandt from Identify3D and Alexandre Pedemonte from Vistory. These industry experts shed light on how their software solutions will protect your factory floor. Watch the on-demand webinar for one of a kind insight into the ever changing world of additive manufacturing security. Watch now Visit our website to learn more about our GrabCAD Software Partners. Webinar: Three Key Features that Will Save You Money in GrabCAD Shop GrabCAD Shop is Stratasys’ premiere work order management system. It allows shops to efficiently manage all orders and is a valuable tool for any additive manufacturing company. GrabCAD Shop was designed for one purpose, saving shop managers, engineers and operators time. Each year 375 hours are wasted because of inefficient processes on 3D print shop floors and GrabCAD shop can solve this issue. Our webinar will outline 3 key features of GrabCAD Shop that will improve your shop’s...