EIGER Simulation

Validate component strength and optimize cost and time with simulation

Simulation takes the guesswork out of 3D printing by validating part strength and optimizing print parameters for greater manufacturing efficiency.

EIGER Simulation

Validate component strength and optimize cost and time with simulation

What is Simulation doing?

Verify parts meet performance requirements and optimize manufacturing efficiencies before the part is printed.

Integrating 3D printing into tooling and end-use applications requires absolute confidence in part strength. Traditionally, this has required lengthy test cycles between design, print and fracture, or expensive analysis software.

Markforged’s simulation takes the guesswork out of 3D printing by incorporating virtual testing and time/cost optimization into our familiar slice-and-print workflow.

Simulation in Eiger

Validate part performance and optimize print settings to ensure the part meets performance requirements and maximize manufacturing efficiencies.

Easy to use, fast and accurate.

Check component performance

Simulate the strength and stiffness of a part printed with a custom print configuration.

Simple, intuitive feedback showing part strength, part stiffness, and a visualization of part deformation under load.

Optimizing the print settings

Automatically configure print settings to meet performance requirements and minimize print time and material consumption.

Several solutions with and without continuous fiber are generated.

Advantages with simulation

Verify parts meet performance requirements and optimize manufacturing efficiencies before the part is printed.

Integrating 3D printing into tooling and end-use applications requires absolute confidence in part strength. Traditionally, this has required lengthy test cycles between design, print and fracture, or expensive analysis software.

Markforged’s simulation takes the guesswork out of 3D printing by incorporating virtual testing and time/cost optimization into our familiar slice-and-print workflow.

30-50%

Saving of printing time and material per part

50-90%

Reduction of iteration cycles

30-50%

Increase in throughput per printer

Markforged Simulation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. With an existing or new free Eiger account, you can register for the free trial.
After the end of the test phase, which is expected to end in April 2023, customers can continue to use Simulation as part of a paid subscription.
Traditional simulation software, including FEA software, requires expert structural analysts to perform time-consuming analyses. Most are poorly suited for FFF parts. Developed specifically for FFF parts, Markforged’s simulation is integrated into Eiger and optimized for additive manufacturing, allowing users to virtually test the parts within their usual slice-and-print workflow.
Yes. Customers with active Eiger Fleet subscriptions can continue to export part data for use with Hexagon Digimat FEA software.
No. The simulation is designed to be simple and easy to use for everyone. Equipped with
Information about the performance requirements of the component. Very easily:

1. Press Validate after identifying anchor and loading areas and entering values ​​for loads, safety factor, and maximum deflection (stiffness) to run a simulation that will determine if your part will pass or fail.

2. Press Optimize to run several simulations that generate alternative print configurations that prioritize faster print time or less material while ensuring performance requirements are met.

3. Press Print for the current configuration or after applying one of the alternatives.

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