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Another major challenge that the company faced was the rapid adoption of 3D printing around the world. To support a growing global market, Simplify3D is now available in 6 different languages. Also, the company works with distributors in over 30 countries who sell Simplify3D with their own 3D printers and provide skilled support for their local markets. Expanded language support and OEM partnerships have made 3D printing and Simplify3D much more accessible to a global audience.
Offering the Freedom that Customers Need Simplify3D is recognized for complete control over the 3D printing process – giving customers the freedom they need to optimize results even for the most complex projects. This has led to groundbreaking applications such as surgeons using the software to build an accurate replica of a human heart, visualization of complex protein molecules, or even prototyping for next generation engine designs. The latest release of the Simpify3D software, Version 4.0, has unlocked even more functionality by allowing customers to apply different physical properties within a single model. By altering how the part is printed, users can now optimize strength, weight, or finish quality within different regions of the model. The software enables customers to push the limits of additive manufacturing and focus on their creative ideas. how to achieve the best results from your 3D printer. In keeping with the goals of the company founder, these resources are shared freely with the entire community to advance the adoption of 3D printing. The company also offers a highly-skilled support team that is available to help schools, businesses, and consumers achieve greater success with their 3D printing projects.
Values that Drive Simplify3D Ahead Developing long-term relationships with their customers is always their top priority, and they achieve this by listening to the customers’ needs to determine the most popular feature requests to integrate into the software. The entire Simplify3D team knows the importance of this customerfocused attitude, and they consistently use this feedback to plan their future development roadmap. With more than 25 software updates since 2013, the software continues to keep pace with customer suggestions. Additional online tools help customers know how to apply software settings to achieve the best results. For example, the widely
Offering Specialized Programs to Students, Teachers, and Labs The last two years have witnessed a significant rise of educational interest in Simplify3D, with many schools and universities now offering courses dedicated to 3D printing. These institutions have recognized the importance of training the next generation understand how to integrate additive manufacturing into the design process. To assist schools that are incorporating 3D printing into their curriculum, Simplify3D also offers specialized packages for students, teachers, and labs. Schools typically own multiple brands and styles of 3D printers, so having Simplify3D act as a single software interface for all their machines provides significant efficiencies in teaching and student learning.
The Team that Uses their Vast Knowledge to Develop Extensive Resources It does not take strength; rather takes the true heart of the team to win. The expert team at Simplify3D has calibrated and optimized hundreds of 3D printers, and they are arguably the world leader in this expertise. Their knowledge became the foundation for extensive resources that explain