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Description

Meshmixer is an exceptional program designed for manipulating triangle meshes in various ways. Whether your goal is to refine a 3D scan, prepare for 3D printing, or create a component that integrates seamlessly with another object, Meshmixer offers the tools you need. It serves as a versatile "Swiss Army Knife" for all things related to 3D meshes. The software features drag-and-drop mesh mixing capabilities, along with 3D sculpting and surface stamping options. It also boasts a powerful Convert-to-Solid function, ideal for 3D printing projects, and allows for the creation of intricate 3D patterns and lattices. Users can easily hollow objects while incorporating escape holes and generate branching support structures tailored for 3D printing needs. Additionally, Meshmixer optimizes print bed orientation and layout, making the printing process more efficient. Advanced selection features such as brushing, surface-lasso, and constraints further enhance usability, while remeshing and mesh simplification tools provide great flexibility. Mesh smoothing, free-form deformations, and various repair functions—like hole filling, bridging, and boundary zippering—ensure high-quality results. Plane cuts, mirroring, and Boolean operations facilitate more complex designs, while extrusions and offset surfaces enable further creativity. The program also supports interior tubes and channels, ensuring precise 3D positioning with the use of pivots. Automatic surface alignment and accurate 3D measurements are additional highlights, along with stability and thickness analysis to guarantee structural integrity in your designs. Meshmixer truly empowers users to bring their 3D visions to life with ease and precision.

Description

SelfCAD is a powerful 3D modeling software that is easy to use. Users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice all under one program. The program targets beginners, hobbyists, professionals, students, small and large business owners and freelancers who would like to design their 3D models quickly without having to spend a lot of time learning how to use the software. SelfCAD has a simplified interface in which the tools are well arranged in the interface making it an easy to use software. There are a lot many interactive tutorials available that makes learning fun. If you would like to introduce your students to 3D modeling, prepare professionals prototypes or designs, this is the best tool you need.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
$14.99/M, $149.99/YR
$500 perpetual license
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

2009

Country

Canada

Website

www.meshmixer.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

SelfCAD

Founded

2016

Country

United States

Website

www.selfcad.com

Product Features

3D Printing

Analytics No 
Customizable Support Structures No 
ERP No 
Integrates with CAD No 
Mesh Analysis and Repair No 
Model Setup and Plating No 
Multi-User Support and Permissions No 
Multiple/Shared Print Queues No 
Pre-Print Simulations No 
Print File Creation No 
Slicing No 

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation Yes 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
For 3D Printing Yes 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation Yes 

3D Printing

Analytics No 
Customizable Support Structures Yes 
ERP No 
Integrates with CAD Yes 
Mesh Analysis and Repair Yes 
Model Setup and Plating No 
Multi-User Support and Permissions No 
Multiple/Shared Print Queues No 
Pre-Print Simulations No 
Print File Creation Yes 
Slicing Yes 

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