Additive manufacturing & CAD data conversion – Latest news and trends
A lattice chainmail, a bike, and plenty of innovations around 3D printing
12/19/2025
Formnext 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and 3D printing, was successfully held from November 18 to 21, 2025, in Frankfurt am Main.
CAD Data Exchange Library with New Envelope Geometry Functions
The integration of the 3D_Kernel_IO API (Application Programming Interface) provides 3D software manufacturers with 42 up-to-date CAD formats for fast, accurate and cost-efficient reading and writing of CAD data.
Phasio meets CoreTechnologie: Automation for Additive Manufacturing
10/13/2025
Phasio meets CoreTechnologie:
Webinar: Efficient data reduction and IP protection for users of BIM and CAD solutions
Software developer CoreTechnologie is organising a free webinar specifically for planners, designers and engineers on effective data reduction and IP protection in the fields of architecture, construction, mechanical engineering and plant design.
AI-powered Engineering through Seamless CADx Integration
06/05/2025
AI-driven engineering intelligence platform Leo AI and software developer CoreTechnologie announce their cooperation to advance AI-powered engineering through seamless CADx integration.
User report: Efficient data preparation with 4D_ Additive
The success story between Kit3D and Core Technology – preparation of print jobs for MJF systems.
Automated 3D Model Reduction and Efficient Know-how Protection with New Envelope Geometry Tool
03/05/2025
Software developer CoreTechnologie presents a new version of its proven 3D_Evolution Simplifier software for optimised envelope geometry generation.
Phasio and CT join forces
The integration of Phasio’s advanced software with CoreTechnologie’s 4D_Additive enables seamless, fully automated workflows in additive manufacturing. Production management, nesting and real-time updates are integrated into a single, optimised process.
Convert CAD models into a 3D PDF with PMI
07/17/2024
The new versions of the converter tools 3D_Analyzer and 3D_Evolution have been revised for optimized reading and writing of 3D dimensions via Product Manufaturing Information (PMI).
3D nesting with 30 percent higher efficiency
The new version of the universal 3D printing software 4D_Additive 1.6 now features AI-supported nesting technology, which enables an average 30 percent increase in efficiency when operating SLS and MJF printers compared to the previous version and other common nesting tools.
Surface finishing for additive manufacturing: New textures library according to VDI 3400
Our revised texture module in the latest version of CoreTechnologie’s 3D printing software 4D_Additive now includes a specially developed texture library for surface finishing that is based on the VDI 3400 guideline.
3D Printing 4D_Additive Certified for HP Jet Fusion 52xx Printers
The latest version of the universal 3D printing software 4D_Additive is now certified for direct connection with HP Multi Jet Fusion 52 series printers.
Lossless Conversion of 3D CAD Data
01/30/24
The 3D_Evolution CAD converter has been updated for seamless integration of 3D/CAD systems, lossless data conversion, and downstream applications.
Custom Manufacturing through Customized 3D Printing Structures
12/21/23
4D_Additive has released an update with a new lattice structure module that enables the customized production of lightweight components.
Trade Show Innovation: Universal 3D Printing Software
10/24/23
At Formnext 2023, the new 4D_Additive software will be showcased, featuring new functionalities, system optimizations, and direct connections to 3D printers based on standard formats.
New 3D Simplification Feature for Complex Parts
09/13/23
The new version of the 3D data conversion and data simplification software, 3D_Evolution 4.7, includes new filtering functions for the targeted simplification of complex bodies in large assemblies.
3D Printing for Consumer Goods: Super Lightweight Singlespeed Bike from the Printer
08/02/23
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing have become an integral part of industry and mechanical engineering.
3D Printing Software Integrates 3D Manufacturing Format
Software pioneer CoreTechnologie has integrated the 3MF 3D manufacturing format into its 4D_Additive printing software.
Open Machine Concept for New Tasks
05/10/23
Through their partnership, CoreTechnologie and printer specialist Weirather aim to offer an open system for SLS.
3D Printing Software for Open SLS System
02/08/23
With the new partner Weirather, we are implementing an open system for SLS 3D printing of high-quality plastic parts.
Innovative Partnership for Inkjet 3D Printing
12/21/22
New collaboration with Meteor Inkjet Ltd, a leading provider of electronics, software, tools, and services for industrial 3D inkjet printing.
Innovative Software for Additive Manufacturing
10/21/22
The 3D printing software 4D_Additive is the one-stop-shop for 3D printing and the most advanced bridge between CAD and 3D printing.
Avoid Expensive Collisions: 3D_Evolution Software with New Collision Detection Tool
09/29/22
The software accurately detects 3D collisions and helps avoid high costs associated with errors during the commissioning of machines and systems.
Faster and More Precise: 4D_Additive Software with New Nesting Functions
07/05/22
The 4D_Additive software in the new version 1.4 SP0 is equipped with many new and optimized features.
Mercedes Certifies CoreTechnologie CAD Converter
05/20/22
Mercedes Benz AG has certified the latest version of 3D_Evolution for data exchange with the JT 10.5 data format.
Market Innovation in 3D Printing: Repair STL and Scan Data at the Push of a Button
04/21/22
The new feature of 4D_Additive, called “Marching Cube,” quickly repairs and simplifies 3D scan data and STL files into closed volumes.
Exchanging Large Volumes of Data Between 3D, CAD, and VR Systems
02/21/22
3D_Evolution now supports JT 10.5, enabling the conversion of large data volumes between common 3D formats and the latest JT version.
3D printing reimagined: Lightweight structures iteratively created and optimized
The 3D printing software 4D_Additive added a Nastran interface that allows rapid creation of diverse lattice structures and validation with simulation tools.
