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.
CASTOR
FREE
For New Users
Finding suitable parts for cost reduction, out of existing designs
Cloud-based solution
Automatic screening of up to X assemblies and parts at once
Technical analysis of design files based on:
• Geometry limitations
• Matching material properties
Financial analysis of break even point of the new manufacturing method vs the old one
CASTOR
PRIMUM
For Manufacturing Experts
Identifying cost reduction and re-design opportunities
CASTOR Free features plus:
On Premise Solution
Unique Finite Element Analysis for cost reduction
Consolidation of adjacent parts
Advanced Weight Reduction analysis
Value chain benefits
ERP & PLM software integration-ready
Full customization of cost calculation structure
ROI Calculations for cost reduction
The software recommends optimal materials and manufacturing technologies, conducts geometry analyses, identifies redesign opportunities, compares production costs, and simulates potential failure risks to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
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Cost and lead time savings
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Quick automatic scanning
CASTOR’s manufacturing optimization software enables a faster, more cost-effective production environment. It automatically analyzes product design files to identify cost reduction opportunities, streamlining manufacturing processes and cutting mechanical component costs.
Its software is fast and easy to use, delivering results in seconds. CASTOR’s algorithm enables seamless integration with your PLM system to upload an entire Bill of Materials or manually upload single CAD assembly files, automatically analyzing them to identify cost reduction and manufacturing optimization opportunities.
Automatic 3D simulation from 2D drawings
Technical and financial analyses
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
With CASTOR’s software, analyze parts technically and economically
to identify opportunities for cost reduction
IDENTIFY THE OPTIMAL MATERIAL & TECHNOLOGY
Identify the optimal material and manufacturing technology for producing the part.
FIND COST REDUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
Identify the financial break-even point of one manufacturing method vs. the other for a given quantity of parts.
IMPROVE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY
Identify parts with shorter lead time and assess on-demand manufacturing vs. large inventory management, to increase manufacturing flexibility.
IDENTIFY REDESIGN
OPPORTUNITIES
Leverage manufacturing optimization by identifying opportunities to reduce weight and consolidate multiple parts into a single component.
EVALUATE PART'S
LIKELIHOOD TO FAILURE
Gain confidence by performing a quick stress simulation using a unique finite element analysis.
REVEAL CARBON EMISSION SAVING
Discover the amount of Co2 that can be saved by using CASTOR and improve sustainability.