Latest version of Magics 3D printing build-prep software released

Software developer Materialise has launched Magics 26, the latest version of the company’s 3D printing data and build-preparation software.

The software combines support for native CAD workflows with its existing mesh capabilities. This provides the best of both worlds, claims Materialise, by enabling users to boost productivity while maintaining quality by choosing the optimal workflow for each 3D printing project.

Mesh and CAD each offer unique benefits when editing and preparing files for 3D printing. CAD offers a higher resolution than mesh for part editing. Mesh offers a consistent file format that ensures quality and compatibility with today’s industry-standard 3D printers, especially during build preparation. The mesh file format contains all of the information about the inside and outside of 3D models necessary to slice parts and begin 3D printing.