Computational design software for lattices, generative structures and implicit modelling.
Why we recommend it
It handles geometry conventional CAD simply cannot represent — complex lattices and topology-optimised structures for additive manufacturing.
Strengths
- Handles geometry conventional CAD cannot
- Built for additive manufacturing
- Field-driven design
Drawbacks
- Quote-only enterprise pricing
- Requires engineering background
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