MSC Simufact.Additive 1.0 Simufact Additive is a powerful simulation environment for "right the first time" optimization of powder bed additive manufacturing processes (SLS, SLM,LBM, DMLS , EBM) Simufact Additive predicts the distortion and residual stresses in the part and guides the production engineer in how to compensate to ensure a quality part the first time. Process control variables may be selected to optimize the 3-D printing process to reduce time and waste. Simufact Additive can be used to explore the process space, including examining the influence of: Material selection Power vs. speed Powder characteristics Build path / hatching pattern Support / Internal structures Simufact Additive simulates the total process including: Powder Bed printing Heat Treatment Pressurization Detaching Part Removal of support structure Simufact Additive uses efficient computational methods to predict: Shrinkage Warpage Residual Stresses Optimal location of part Support Structure Simufact Additive allows you to build the part right the first time.