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[H2] Unleash the Power of Additive Manufacturing

[H2] Our Product

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[H3] Simplify3D Desktop Software

Build preparation software that delivers innovation to every step of the 3D printing process. Upgrade your machine capabilities with trusted software that supports hundreds of popular OEM brands.

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[H2] Our Story

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For more than a decade our team of engineers, software developers, and 3D printing experts have been committed to providing tools that push the boundaries of additive manufacturing. Our products are rigorously tested through in-house labs containing one of the largest collections of different 3D printers in the world, ensuring the software delivers unparalleled results across a wide range of machines.
With customers in over 170 countries, Simplify3D has become the leading global provider of commercial 3D printing software, allowing customers to unleash the full potential of their hardware with a simple software upgrade.
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[H2] Our Customers

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[H2] Expert Resources
Simplify3D provides world-class educational resources to help others expand their knowledge of additive manufacturing. Learn to understand common print quality issues, explore new build materials, or discover new settings that can improve your results.

Print Quality Guide
Materials Guide
In-Depth Articles

[H2] Unrivaled Compatibility
Simplify3D has worked closely with OEM partners around the world to seamlessly integrate our software with hundreds of popular 3D printers. Our in-house experts optimize the settings for each machine to ensure customers achieve exceptional results right out of the box! Click below to see if your 3D printer is supported.

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[H2] Recent News

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[H4] Simplify3D V4 Approaching End of Support
We launched Simplify3D V5 almost a year ago, and during that time we’ve made significant strides adding new features, machine integrations, and consistent quality improvements.
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[H4] Simplify3D Version 5.1 Provides Key Print Quality Advancements and Expanded Machine Integrations
Version 5.1 is packed with highly requested features like ironing smoothing, intelligent anti-scarring, monotonic infill, expanded WiFi support, live preview tracking, and more!
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[H4] Simplify3D Releases Version 5.0 with Breakthrough Performance, Automation, and Intelligence
Our biggest release yet including a powerful next-generation slicing engine, streamlined user interface, novel support structure tools, automated print optimizations, and massive performance improvements.
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[H4] Top 10 Tips of 2021
From temperature settings to infill options, each week our engineers share 3D printing tips on social media. Here is a list of your 2021 favorites.
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[H4] 3D Printing the Perfect Sprinkler
A sprinkler may look simple, but there was quite a bit of planning and testing to perfect the internal water channels, threads, and moving parts.
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[H4] How to Use Supports
Printing parts with overhangs, arches, or shallow angles can be challenging. Supports make printing these geometries possible and your imagination a reality.
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Simplify3D for Education

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[H2] Inspire the Innovators of Tomorrow
Take learning to the next level with 3D printing technology that allows students to master critical thinking and problem-solving skills while producing tangible results.

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[H3] Educators
Increase student engagement with interactive tools that promote STEM learning

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[H3] Students
Gain valuable experience using the same software preferred by industry professionals

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[H3] Administrators
Manage, assign, and monitor every license from a single intuitive dashboard

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[H3] Labs and Makerspaces
Operate every machine using universal software compatible with hundreds of 3D printers

“Simplify3D software has made it possible to go from ZERO 3D printing knowledge to an object in a student’s hand in two class periods. We’ve been printing monograms, necklace pendants, logos, tools, Christmas ornaments, coasters, robot parts, and much more. It’s great to have a student work on a model design, and start printing in under 60 minutes.”
Steven Kuensting – STEM Coordinator for Nerinx High School

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[H2] Focus on Teaching, Not Tinkering

[H4] Hassle-Free Setup

Simplify3D includes hundreds of pre-configured 3D printer profiles so that you can achieve exceptional results right out-of-the-box with no tinkering required.

[H4] Project Planning Made Easy

Accurately plan your next lesson before you start 3D printing using the built-in statistics that show you how long each print will take, the amount of material it will use, and more.

[H4] Consistent Results

Simplify3D automatically saves every project into a single file making it easy to organize your successful print settings and ensure that you achieve consistent results every time.

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[H2] Engage Students

[H4] Pre-Print Simulation

Learn how different factors affect your part and identify potential improvements before sending it to the 3D printer. The print preview mode includes several coloring options, real-time updates, and animation controls.

[H4] Machine Controls

Manually control your 3D printer and learn how your machine communicates with the software throughout the print.

[H4] Software Wizards

Take advantage of built-in-tools designed to intuitively help you setup your 3D printer, print with multiple materials and colors, optimize the settings for your part, and more.

[H2] Used by the World’s Top Schools

[H2] Recent Education Stories

Get inspiration for your next project or lesson plan with the latest stories from the Simplify3D academic community.

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[H5] Teaching Advanced Mathematics

Learn how High School math teacher Abby Brown increased her student engagement by using 3D printing to incorporate visual and tactile learning in her lesson plans.
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[H5] Advancing Scientific Research

Brandeis University researcher, Eduardo Beltrame, uses 3D printed molecular structures to help students and educators get a better grasp of how complex structures come together.
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[H5] Engaging New Makerspace Program

Nucor Detailing Center invests in the second year of a new educational outreach program that introduces 3D printing technology to junior high students.
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[H2] Resources for Educators and Students

Get instant access to hundreds of free learning resources including video tutorials, technical guides, project ideas, and more.

Quick Start Guide
Print Quality Guide
Video Tutorials
Materials Guide
In-Depth Articles

Quick Start Guide

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[H2] Quick Start Guide

Learn how to 3D print stunning parts in minutes with the Simplify3D Quick Start Guide. This guide will teach you the software interface, how to set up a successful print, common 3D printing terminology, and more.

Print Quality Guide

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[H2] Print Quality Guide

This guide is a great place to start if you are trying to improve the quality of your 3D printed parts. We have compiled an extensive list of the most common 3D printing issues along with the software settings that you can use to solve them. Best of all, the guide uses a large collection of real-world images to make each issue easy to identify when examining your own 3D printed parts.

Video Tutorials

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[H2] Video Tutorials

Our library of video tutorials give you an in-depth look at the software interface and features. Learn useful 3D printing techniques with short how-to videos that are perfect for visual learners.

Materials Guide

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[H2] Materials Guide

Covering over a dozen of the most popular materials in use today, this guide will help you select the best material for your next project or improve the quality of your prints with tips from our experts. Each article includes pros and cons, hardware requirements, best practices, pro-tips, and example projects.

In-Depth Articles

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[H2] In-Depth Articles

Our library of in-depth tutorials covers a variety of 3D printing procedures and software features. Every tutorial is categorized by experience level to help you find the information you need quickly and easily.

[H1] Join the Simplify3D Education Program
We are dedicated to helping students, educators, and administrators integrate 3D printing into the classroom. Apply for the Education Program today to save 25% or more on your purchase.

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[H2] The Simplify3D Advantage
Simplify3D is the leading commercial 3D printing software preferred by engineers, designers, educators, and enthusiasts worldwide

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Professional Solution
Simplify3D has been producing industry-leading additive manufacturing software for more than a decade. Trust the product built with professionals in mind instead of relying on freeware, untested, or unsupported tools.

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Complete Control
Simplify3D provides complete control over the 3D printing process in ways that competitors can’t match. Customizable support structures, variable part settings, targeted customizations, and a unique process system unlock new capabilities for your 3D printer.

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Tested and Verified
We do the testing so you don’t have to! Our in-house labs contain one of the largest collections of different 3D printers in the world. We continually test and evaluate the software to make sure it delivers exceptional results right from the start.

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Unrivaled Performance
Simplify3D boasts best-in-class performance with novel algorithms that are many times faster than the competition. Save time during processing, iterate faster, and push the limits of complexity with your designs.

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Universal Compatibility
The software is seamlessly integrated with more than 600 different 3D printers from hundreds of popular OEM brands. Our universal approach eliminates the need to learn a new software program for each printer you purchase in the future.

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Expert Support Team
Connect directly with our team of 3D printing experts if you encounter any questions. We are constantly printing using the same machines as our customers, allowing us to understand the nuances of each printer so we can help you maximize your results.

[H2] The Simplify3D Workflow
Simplify3D is packed with features that help you through each step of the 3D printing workflow

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[H2] Import and Repair
Efficiently import 3D model files and analyze the geometry for potential mesh errors that could impact the print. A powerful geometric engine gives you the capacity to handle massive multi-gigabyte files with tens of millions of triangles so that there are no limits to the complexity you can create. Detect and fix common issues including holes, thin walls, or self-intersections that would otherwise create significant problems during printing.

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[H2] Orient and Arrange
Move your models into the ideal printing position with best-in-class tools for orienting, arranging, and packing. Optimize build efficiency by nesting hundreds of parts on a single build platform, or interactively manipulate a single part to find the perfect orientation for improved print quality. Common issues such as out-of-bounds geometry or incorrectly positioned parts are automatically identified to prevent costly failures.

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[H2] Support Generation
Patented support structure capabilities offer superior results with an unprecedented level of control. Automatically generate support structures with fine-tuned parameters, or completely customize support location and shape using rapid editing tools. Upon print completion, the sacrificial supports effortlessly separate from the final part with such impressive results, you have to try it to believe it!

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[H2] Build Customization
The difference between a good print and a great print comes from the level of control you have over the printing process. Simplify3D offers extensive control capabilities far beyond other applications. Our unique process system enables streamlined settings customization for specific parts or regions within a single part. Intelligent software algorithms dynamically adjust common parameters including layer thickness or infill density throughout the print to reduce material usage without compromising our industry-leading build quality.

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[H2] Slice and Preview
More than a decade of research and development has led to one of the fastest and most capable slicing engines ever designed. Precise machine-specific instructions are generated while incorporating complex real-world physics to optimize the quality and strength of each part. Build files are verified using our advanced Preview Mode which offers an incredibly realistic view of the exact size, speed, and properties of each additive instruction – generating valuable insights about the printing process before it even begins.

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[H2] Control and Monitor
Simplify3D directly communicates with hundreds of popular 3D printers, allowing you to control and monitor your machines using USB, WiFi, or Ethernet connections. Initiate a new print or track important sensor readings from the comfort of your desktop. Perform critical maintenance tasks with ease using a robust machine interface that is customized for the capabilities of each unique printer.

[H2] Unrivaled Compatibility
Simplify3D has worked closely with OEM partners around the world to seamlessly integrate our software with hundreds of popular 3D printers. Our in-house experts optimize the settings for each machine to ensure customers achieve exceptional results right out of the box! Click below to see if your 3D printer is supported.

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[H2] Advanced Features
Power users will find dozens of advanced features designed to push the limits of quality and efficiency

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[H3] Adaptive Layer Height
The software optimizes the thickness of each layer based on the model topology to improve surface quality and reduce print time.

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[H3] Variable Part Settings
Our unique process system enables you to define different settings for specific regions of a single part, giving you complete design freedom.

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[H3] Automatic Seam Hiding
Intelligent logic selects the ideal start points on each layer, hiding unsightly seams and defects to ensure the highest quality surface finish.

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[H3] Dynamic Extrusion Sizing
Unique logic dynamically adjusts the size of each extrusion to perfectly recreate thin features with improved accuracy and strength.

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[H3] Custom Support Shapes
Easily define custom shapes for support structures to provide the perfect foundation while avoiding unnecessary surface defects.

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[H3] Dynamic Infill Density
The density of the interior fill can be automatically increased near the surface to create a strong exterior while reducing overall material usage.

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[H3] Small Feature Reinforcement
Intelligent algorithms automatically identify and reinforce small features to improve part strength for fragile regions.

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[H3] Automatic Mesh Repair
Many common mesh errors are repaired automatically in real-time during slicing, saving valuable time when dealing with imperfect models.

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[H3] Powerful Scripting Engine
An integrated scripting engine makes it easy to insert custom commands, modify existing sequences, or customize output files for new applications.

[H2] Expert Resources and Support
Our 3D printing experts have produced dozens of world-class guides to help customers with common topics including print quality troubleshooting or material selection. If you still have questions, contact our experts directly to get your questions answered!

User Community
Print Quality Guide
Quick Start Guide
Video Tutorials
Email Support
FAQ
Materials Guide
In-Depth Articles

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[H3] System Requirements
Windows 7+
Linux Ubuntu 64-bit
macOS 10.13+

[H3] Licensing Options
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[H3] Language Translations
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[H1] Who we are

Simplify3D was founded to improve the software tools that exist for additive manufacturing.  Since our founding in 2013, Simplify3D has become the leading global provider of commercial 3D printing software, with customers in over 170 countries.  We work relentlessly to ensure that our products lead the industry in compatibility, reliability, and performance.  Our software features best-in-class support structure generation, a powerful slicing engine, incredibly realistic pre-print simulations, and an intuitive interface that provides our customers with complete control over their 3D prints.  We work closely with 3D printing companies around the globe to integrate the software with the latest generation of 3D printers, allowing our customers to have a seamless setup experience, regardless of which machine they choose to purchase.

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[H1] Hands-On Expertise

Simplify3D is proudly located in Cincinnati, Ohio, in a facility that houses one of the largest collections of different 3D printers in the world. Every day, we’re hands-on with cutting-edge technology that allows us to improve our products in new ways.  We are constantly working with next-generation hardware, new materials, and different AM technologies to ensure the software is adapting to the needs of our customers.  Our experts have decades of experience across a wide array of disciplines, allowing our team to add unparalleled intelligence into the software.  New functionality can be tested in-house, providing rapid and valuable feedback to guide our development.
Finding solutions for the toughest problems in additive manufacturing is our passion and our in-house engineering and development teams make this possible.

[H1] Our Mission

[H2] Empower innovation through intuitive software tools
that unleash the power of additive manufacturing

[H1] Our Values

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Customers
Our customers inspire our team.  Every day, our users provide valuable insights that drive our engineering and development teams to innovate and envision the future of 3D printing.  We work closely with customers to understand their unique needs and funnel their suggestions back into the software.

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Excellence
Nothing but the best.  We strive to create a product that produces consistent and predictable results enabling a level of precision and quality that define the industry.  We know our products are used in mission-critical applications, and we work hard to deliver features that have been tested and proven to add value.

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Innovation
Relentlessly moving forward.  We strive to create software that pushes the envelope and expands upon the possibilities of additive manufacturing.  Our diverse team brings new ideas from a wide array of backgrounds and we work closely with industry partners to pursue the most ambitious ideas.

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Giving Back
We go beyond software.  Our company supports a culture of giving back so that employees have the freedom to help with their time, knowledge, or company funding.  From investing in STEM programs around the country to giving back a portion of our profits, we find ways to extend our reach and make a difference.

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[H1] From the Newsroom

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[H4] 3D Printing Life-Size Models with CADzilla
Australian model making company, Studio Kite, utilizes 3D printing to develop full-scale sets, props, and prototypes for their clients in film and advertising.
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[H4] Restoring Museum Relics with 3D Printing
Archeologist Néstor Marqués is on the cutting edge of restoration, using 3D printing technology as a way to help people interact with ancient history.
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[H4] Tactile Math: Teaching Advanced Mathematics with 3D Printing
Emerging technologies are creating avenues for teachers to go beyond tradition…
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[H4] Simplify3D Version 4.1 Adds New Multi-Extrusion Capabilities, Process Customization, and More
We are extremely excited to announce the launch of Simplify3D Version 4.1. Thi…
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[H4] Simplify3D Launches Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide
The last few years have seen an explosion of new materials for 3D printing app…
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[H4] Simplify3D and Dremel Announce Partnership to Enhance Capabilities of Dremel DigiLab 3D Printers
Simplify3D and Dremel today announced a partnership between the companies to e…
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