CoreTechnologie adds build preparation automation and distortion simulation to 4D_Additive

CoreTechnologie has presented version 1.8 SP1 of its 3D printing software 4D_Additive at Formnext 2026. The update targets the preparation of additive build jobs, with the aim of reducing recurring steps before printing. It adds a connection to manufacturing execution systems (MES) through a new 4dam file format, a distortion simulation for metal components, and tools for geometry editing. The report is a short teaser, so further technical details such as availability or pricing are not covered here.

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