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 forming a holistic solution for identifying the right Additive Manufacturing opportunities for your own needs.
Whether your initiative is sustainability, supply chain improvement, cost reduction, or production flexibility - CASTOR can help you discover the full potential of industrial 3D printing and gain confidence through its variety of automatic intelligent software analyses.
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Discover the printability of parts using your 2D drawings
Any file input you have - we can handle it!
CASTOR’s 2D analysis enables users to identify Additive Manufacturing 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 thousand designs, that make sense to consider 3D printing.
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New 2023 November Release
Automatic 3D simulation from 2D drawings with just one click
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Improve sustainability with Carbon emission knowledge
With this capability, CASTOR reveals the amount of CO2 emission that can potentially be saved by using Additive Manufacturing instead of Traditional Manufacturing. 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 AM industry, creating an environment that enables seamless AM processes. CASTOR partners with companies like Oqton, Hexagon, Materialise, Ultimaker, and more to be announced, to streamline the utilization of 3D printing and disrupt the way manufacturers can utilize the benefits of Additive Manufacturing.
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Expand your opportunities with integrated AM solutions
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