Pillar 01 — Applications
Engineering intelligence for additive manufacturing.
Purpose-built engineering applications for the AM industry. FEA stress analysis is live — with part validation, topology optimization, print simulation, and more on the roadmap.
Flagship Application
FEA Stress Analysis
Upload an STL file, define materials and boundary conditions, and run a full finite element analysis — stress, displacement, and safety factor. Purpose-built for additive manufacturing.
Von Mises Stress Analysis
Visualize stress distribution across your 3D-printed parts with a full-spectrum color map. Identify failure points before printing.
Displacement Mapping
See exactly how your part deforms under load. Understand where material needs to be added or reinforced.
Safety Factor Visualization
Instantly see which regions of your part exceed material yield strength. Color-coded safety factor overlay on the 3D model.
AM Material Library
Built-in material properties for PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, Resin, TPU, and metals — calibrated for additive manufacturing, not injection moulding.
Multiple Load Types
Apply forces, pressures, and fixed constraints. Support for point loads, distributed loads, and gravity across any surface or vertex.
Browser-Based
No installation, no license key, no heavyweight desktop app. Upload your STL, set up loads, and run analysis — all in the browser.
Free to use. Sign-in required — FEA runs on cloud infrastructure.
Why df3d
Built for additive manufacturing — not adapted from traditional CAE
Generic FEA tools assume isotropic materials and traditional manufacturing. df3d applications are built with AM-specific material properties, layer orientation awareness, and the real-world constraints of 3D printing.
- Material properties calibrated for FDM, SLA, SLS, and metal AM processes
- Browser-based — no CAD license, no desktop installation required
- Designed for engineers AND print shop operators
- Part of a complete AM software ecosystem (tools + platform)
- Built by a team in the 3D printing industry since 2014
Roadmap
Engineering applications pipeline
FEA is just the beginning. We're building a full suite of engineering intelligence applications — from design validation to production optimization.
FEA Stress Analysis
Finite element analysis for 3D-printed parts — stress, displacement, and safety factor visualization.
Part Validation
Automated wall thickness, overhang, non-manifold, and printability checks with visual overhang mapping.
Orientation Optimizer
Find the optimal print orientation — minimize supports, maximize strength, reduce print time and material waste.
Topology Optimization
Generative design that removes material where it isn't needed — optimized for AM manufacturing constraints.
Print Simulation
Predict warping, residual stress, support requirements, and thermal distortion before printing.
Cost Optimizer
Given a part, recommend the optimal material, process, and orientation for your cost and performance targets.
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Ready to run engineering analysis on your parts?
Try FEA stress analysis now — free in your browser. Or get in touch to discuss custom engineering software for your manufacturing workflow.