Stratasys Ltd. announced a partnership with Novineer to integrate Novineer's NoviPath, a polymer performance simulation solution, with Stratasys' GrabCAD Print Pro?? software. The integration gives engineers a faster, more cost-effective way to design lighter, stronger parts with predictable performance, while reducing the need for physical testing for safety-critical, load-bearing applications.
Novineer's technology will use GrabCAD?? toolpath data to simulate part behavior in real-world applications. By accounting for build orientation, layer direction, infill patterns and material-specific properties, the solution delivers prediction accuracy that early customers report enables weight reductions of up to 35% on load-bearing parts.
Traditional finite element analysis tools treat 3D-printed parts as uniform pieces, ignoring material extrusion layer-by-layer nature. This makes it impossible for engineers to accurately predict how extruded parts will perform in real-world applications with traditional finite element analysis tools. NoviPath works with GrabCAD Print Pro, allowing users to launch simulations using the same toolpath data that will be used to print FDM??
parts. Engineers can define application-specific load cases and safety factors, identify likely failure locations, and iterate virtually until they meet performance requirements - all while staying within the Stratasys software environment. Initial support is expected for Stratasys FDM systems including the F3300??, F900??, and Fortus 450mc??
with a roadmap for additional platform expansion. The integration will offer a validated material library, starting with Antero®? 800NA, FDM®?
Nylon 12CF and ULTEM?? 9085 filament, with ongoing additions planned. With the Novineer integration, Stratasys is extending its ecosystem to cover the full engineering workflow for its industrial FDM printing solutions - from design and print preparation through performance validation and production.
The combined solution gives engineering teams: The ability to identify failure points and load limits before printing; Proven accuracy, with weight reductions up to 35% on critical parts while maintaining part quality; Faster time-to-production, reducing validation from weeks to hours; Lower total cost through lighter parts, faster build times and elimination of time, cost, and iteration of test parts. FDM Performance Simulation in GrabCAD Print Pro is planned to be available in a joint Stratasys & Novineer early access pilot program in second quarter of 2026.
