FAQ
Below you will find answers to the most common questions we are asked about CASTOR - the manufacturers’ gateway for 3D printing. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us.
General
1. What types of files does CASTOR support and are files uploaded as an assembly?
We want to help manufacturers save time and money by unlocking the benefits of industrial 3D printing.

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With CASTOR’s software, analyze parts technically and economically
to identify opportunities for Additive Manufacturing

IDENTIFY THE OPTIMAL MATERIAL & TECHNOLOGY
Find the material and technology that are most suitable to use for printing the part.

REVEAL CARBON
EMISSION SAVING
Discover the amount of Co2 that can be saved by using AM and improve sustainability.

FIND COST REDUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
Identify the financial break-even point of Additive Manufacturing vs. Traditional Manufacturing for a given quantity of parts.

IDENTIFY REDESIGN
OPPORTUNITIES
Utilize the benefits of Additive Manufacturing by finding opportunities to reduce weight and combine multiple parts into one.

IMPROVE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY
Identify parts with shorter lead time and assess on-demand manufacturing vs. large inventory management, to increase manufacturing flexibility.

EVALUATE PART'S
LIKELIHOOD TO FAILURE
Gain confidence by performing a quick stress simulation using a unique finite element analysis.
Automatically analyze
thousands of parts at once
The software’s algorithms analyze your files
Receive an interactive report with insights and recommendations
Make smarter decisions based on the most suitable manufacturing process

Using CASTOR, Stanley Engineered Fastening