MSC Simufact Additive – Metal 3D Printing Simulation & Additive Manufacturing Software

MSC Simufact Additive Overview

MSC Simufact Additive is a computer modeling system for printing metal models on 3D printers. Designed for engineers focused on additive process validation and optimization

MSC Simufact Additive Features

• Additive manufacturing simulation software for metal 3D printing
• Predicts distortion, residual stress, and thermal history during printing
• Supports powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, and other AM processes
• Accurate material models including phase changes and anisotropy effects
• Builds simulation of layer-by-layer heat transfer and powder behavior
• Automatic support generation and optimization for stable builds
• Predicts part deformation and recommends compensation strategies
• Thermal and structural coupling for realistic simulation results
• Estimates risk of cracking, warping, and distortion during printing
• Post-processing simulation including heat treatment effects
• Integration with CAD and build preparation workflows
• Visualization of temperature fields, stress contours, and deformation
• Parametric studies to optimize process parameters and build orientation
• Material library with additive-specific properties
• Reduces costly physical trial builds and prototype iterations
• Suitable for aerospace, automotive, medical implants, and industrial parts
• Generates detailed reports for quality assurance and documentation
• Scalable solver for large and complex geometries

File Information

Year/Release Date : 2025
Version : 2025.4
Developer : Hexagon AB
Developer’s website : www.hexagon.com
Bit depth : 64bit
Interface language : English
Tablet : Present

System Requirements

Win10/11 64-bit