3Data Expert is DeskArtes' solution for manufacturing engineers needing to efficiently create and manipulate faceted models for 3D printing, rapid prototyping, simulation, manufacturing and analysis. The main emphasis with the release 8.0 is the new user interface, data structures and context sensitive repair help allowing fully interactive and effective 3D model repair and manipulation.

3Data Expert software converts surface data in IGES, CATIA, Pro/E, STEP and UGS files to solid STL, ZPR or VRML files. The software also detects and automatically repairs various mistakes in the STL, VRML and ZPR models.

"DeskArtes 3Data Expert now offers really easy to use model fixing for different 3D printing systems. New viewing, selection and context sensitive help make the work almost fun," notes Mr. Ismo Makela, CEO of DeskArtes. "Also, different levels for error reporting allow the users to tune their software according to the receiving system: 3D Color Printing vs. 3D Printing or Simulation software."

3Data Expert is part of the DeskArtes Expert Series software product family, which offers wide functionality to speed up the design and manufacturing process in new product development at different levels, from start to finish:

• 3D CAD fixing software: 3Data Expert, analysis, triangulation and geometric repair of 3D models for 3D printing, rapid prototyping and simulation originating from arbitrary CAD/CAE/CAM systems. Dimensions Expert, basic automatic repair and model splitting for 3D printing. View Expert, viewing, measuring and communicating 3D CAD files.

• 3D design software: Design Expert, easy-to-use free-form 3D CAD modeling and photo realistic rendering.

About DeskArtes
DeskArtes Oy develops and commercializes world-class software products for designers, engineers, model makers, marketing and others involved in new product development. Customers and distributors include major companies in 3D printing, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, design and simulation around the world. The company is based in Helsinki, Finland, selling its products through the Internet and authorized resellers.

For more information, visit www.deskartes.com.