3DMTP - Overview - making your data 3D printable

1. Investor presentation
Making every CAD model
3D printable

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3D Model To Print - 3DMTP
A service from DIRECT DIMENSIONS that
ensures the ability to print in 3D

3. Computer design 3D model
OBSTACLE

4. Computer design 3D model

5.  Automates the process of making files 3D printable,
saving time and work
 Prepares a 3D file for a specific type of 3D printer
 Accommodates many types of 3D data including 3D
CAD, 3D modeling and BIM files
 Pricing is per file and allows the tracking of file prep
cost per project

6. The complexity of CAD/BIM models makes
preparation for 3D printing difficult, expensive,
time and labor intensive
 Non-manifold geometry
 Shared edges and faces
 Too THIN to 3D print

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3D Model to Print (3DMTP)…
• Quickly and accurately converts 3D files into 3D
printable file formats
• Automatically fixes geometric and structural issues
so the file is 3D printable
• Precisely sets a minimum thickness to all or selected
parts of your scaled 3D model file
• Creates an STL or WRL from native 3D CAD, 3D
modeling and BIM formats
• Repairs existing STLs or WRLs making them 3D
printable

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Who uses 3DMTP?
• Architects working with 3D design tools such as
SketchUp and Revit
• Engineers creating parts or scaled prototypes
• Designers wanting to make their work 3D printable
and watertight
• Service bureaus that need to ensure that their
customer’s 3D files are ready to 3D print
• Anyone wanting to save time and money preparing
their files for 3D Printing

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Original 3DS –
Signage text detail at
0.01” at scale
First version –
processed using overall
minimum thickness of
.04”
Final version –
processed using overall
minimum thickness of
.04” and select text
thickness at .02”
Minimum thickness

10. Stacking

11. Sectioning

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Interior removal – reduces print cost

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Texture alignment and checking

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3DMTP Supports and processes a
large variety of 3D file formats
• Native 3D CAD, BIM and architectural modeling formats
– Rhino (*.3dm), 3D Studio (*.3ds), MicroStation (*.dgn), AutoCAD (*.dwg), Revit
project (*.rvt), SketchUp (*.skp), Vectorworks (*.vwx)
• Common 3D Image formats
– Collada (*.dae), Drawing exchange (*.dxf), FBX, OBJ, OFF, PLY
• Parasolids and other parametric formats
– Examples: Solidworks, CATIA, Pro/E and Inventor, support most of the exchange 3D
image formats listed
– Export either a part or assembly depending on modeling needs
• 3D printing (additive manufacturing & rapid prototyping) formats
– AMF, STL, VRML(*.wrl)
• When working with colors and textures
– Include textures maps with the model file to be processed
– Plug-ins are helpful for certain programs to maximize export of colors and texture
maps

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http://3dmtpusa.com

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Direct Dimensions, Inc.
• Rapid solutions to 3D problems:
– 3D laser scanning and point cloud processing
– Reverse engineering, inspection, analysis and
measurement (metrology)
– 2D drawings or 2D CAD into 3D Models
– 3D CAD, BIM, modeling, visualization and
animation
– Product and application support and training

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From SketchUp to STL/WRL

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From BIM to STL/WRL

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From Parasolid to STL/WRL

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Rapid solutions to 3D problems
Phil Magenheim
Direct Dimensions/3DMTP
info@3dmtpusa.com/philm@dirdim.com
Office:(410)998-0880 ext.111
Cell: (301)651-6871

21. Investor presentation
Thank you
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