Elysium Inc. Releases CADdoctor EX3.0

By DE Editors

Elysium Inc. (Southfield, MI) released CADdoctor EX3.0, a data verification tool that includes expanded capabilities for data translation end-to-end throughout product development — from scanned geometry for modeling to surface preparation for molding and manufacturing parts. The new software tools promote process automation, reduce design and manufacturing times, and improve product data quality, says the company.

CADdoctor assists in the translation of data into its most usable form for each application. A reverse engineering option can read the polygonal data in a stereolithography (STL) file and translate it into a CAD model with valid surfaces and boundaries, and precise geometry, as opposed to an approximation. The resulting data are usable without further repair or re-modeling in CAD,  CAE, or even CAM applications for cutting, moldmaking, and other manufacturing processes.

Other new options in CADdoctor EX 3.0 include a polygon option that can check and repair holes, noise, and other defects that impede easy export of polygonal data from STL files; an advanced envelope function that can “shrink-wrap” a 3D model to turn an assembly into a 3D solid; a quality check for mold manufacturing option that checks models for draft angle, undercut, wall thickness, and other manufacturability issues; and a universal transformation option that deforms a model to capture analysis results or springback from stamping.

For details, contact Elysium Inc.

Sources:  Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.