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.
No matter what your manufacturing goal is,
we have the tools to help you achieve it.
CASTOR offers a set of tools to form a holistic solution for identifying the right manufacturing methods for your needs.
Whether your initiative is cost reduction, supply chain improvement, sustainability, or production flexibility - CASTOR can help you discover your full potential and gain confidence through its various automatic intelligent software analyses.
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Discover cost reduction opportunities of parts using your 2D drawings
Any file input you have - we can handle it!
CASTOR’s 2D analysis enables users to identify cost reduction opportunities based on their designs' 2D drawings, even when 3D CAD files are not in reach.
Using a set of geometric and economic analyses, CASTOR automatically identifies those parts, out of a thousand designs, that make sense to consider different manufacturing methods.
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Automatic 3D simulation from 2D drawings with just one click
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Improve sustainability with Carbon emission knowledge
CASTOR reveals the amount of CO2 emission that can potentially be saved by using different manufacturing methods instead of the original one. The CO2 calculator delivers valuable information that provides an impact on sustainability considerations and high-level decision-making.
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We believe in promoting connectivity and integrability within the manufacturing industry, creating an environment that enables seamless processes.
CASTOR partners with companies like Oqton, Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill PTC, Hexagon, and more, to streamline the utilization of different manufacturing methods and disrupt the way manufacturers can utilize the benefits of it.
