Increase AM Productivity with Latest Dyndrite LPBF Pro Software Updates

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3D printing software manufacturer Dyndrite has released an improved version of LPBF Pro software for machines using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology.

Using GPU computing power, Dyndrite LPBF Pro provides advanced capabilities for metal AM companies and is compatible with several major manufacturers, including Aconity3D, EOS, Nikon SLM Solutions, Renishaw, and Xact Metal. By enabling the creation of complex parts, the software also helps accelerate build strategies and automate build preparation processes.

The 3D printing software is designed to increase productivity, accuracy, traceability and consistency in material development and batch production for AM, while also addressing the growing demand for data in 3D printing. Dyndrite previously introduced a VIP Onboarding program for the software.

“Over the past six months, we have worked closely with our Early Adopter Program members to ensure that our toolset addresses their most important technical challenges and process control needs,” said Steve Walton, Dyndrite’s Chief Business Development Officer. “Their feedback has been invaluable and has been incorporated into this latest release. We can’t wait to see what our users will be able to achieve with these new tools.”

Better support control, toolpath functionality and user experience

Among its key features, Dyndrite LPBF Pro facilitates the development of new materials, alloys and multi-material parameter sets. It supports various layer heights and can print detailed geometries, including small features, thin walls, domes and supports. The software also offers advanced surface roughness control and techniques for creating support-free printing strategies. It is widely used in industries such as aerospace, defense, missiles, automotive, energy and medicine.

The latest version of Dyndrite LPBF Pro includes several new enhancements. In terms of support geometry, the software now provides more control over the interfaces between parts and build plates, with APIs designed to avoid parts and connect them. Toolpath functionality has been expanded with advanced tools for heat exchangers and thin walls, beam mixing and multi-optic strategies, and highly accurate build time estimates.

For trajectory planning, the software is equipped with new APIs that support multilaser constraints. Additionally, Dyndrite LPBF Pro offers an integrated documentation and scripting interface that educates users along the way, enabling rapid adoption regardless of prior experience.

According to Dyndrite, Renishaw QuantAM users can leverage the 3D volumetric segmentation tools in Dyndrite LPBF Pro to analyze and apply multiple parameters to parts. This functionality enabled successful unsupported coupon printing with overhangs of up to 30°, highlighting the advanced capabilities of the software.

At Rapid + TCT 2024, companies including Equispheres and Additive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) showcased parts manufactured using Dyndrite LPBF Pro, demonstrating the software’s versatility and performance. Equisphere (Booth 1361) showcased aluminum parts, both with and without Dyndrite LPBF Pro, highlighting high performance and excellent surface finish control.

At the Dyndrite 2031 booth, AMS showcased parts printed using the jointly developed “Continuous Offset Contour” approach, which addresses stress zones typically caused by traditional vector path and hatch strategies, which can lead to spalling or structural failure in motorsport parts with thin-wall channels. Aconity3D also showcased aluminum prints from Equispheres, while parts printed on Nikon SLM Solutions, Renishaw and EOS machines were on display.

Efficiency in AM workflows with new software capabilities

AM software updates provide users with improved reliability, better print quality, and expanded capabilities, while also addressing security issues and improving the overall user experience. Updating software therefore supports the improvement and efficiency of AM technology.

With significant updates to nTop 4 software, nTop has addressed the challenges of AM by increasing design flexibility, reducing time to market, improving part quality, and reducing costs. Key features include Field Optimization for generative design, Implicit Interop for seamless data transfer, and nTop Automate for design automation.

These updates are designed to streamline complex AM processes, enabling engineers to achieve higher productivity and efficiency in designing and manufacturing complex parts. Additionally, nTop Accelerate programs support implementation through personalized training and workshops, facilitating rapid delivery of value across organizations.

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Featured image shows Dyndrite LPBF Pro streamlining materials and process development. Photo via Dyndrite.