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fixturemate
Automated fixture design for manufacturing processes.
Integrated with GrabCAD Print Pro is fixturemate — an automated fixture design software for manufacturing operations. With fixturemate, users can design fixtures in under 20 minutes, without needing any CAD experience.
Check out these proven manufacturing results:
Automotive Supplier Case Study
Before: Manufacturing engineer required 2-3 days for custom inspection fixture
After: AM operator completes fixture design in 2-3 hours using fixturemate
Result: 80% time reduction, eliminated engineering dependency
Production Tooling
Before: 3-hour setup times for fixture deployment
After: 20-minute setup with fixturemate-designed fixtures
Result: 85% reduction in fixture deployment time
PolyJet Features
Smart Insert
Embed an object, like an NFC tag or mirror, directly into the print.
Print-on-Object
Print directly onto materials, such as glass or carbon fiber, to create a perfect finish on the underside of parts, right off the printer. (No need to remove support from the bottom of the part.)
Air-as-Material
Print using air instead of resin, significantly reducing the weight of parts and enabling up to 30% material savings. (J7/J8 Series only.)
Support-as-Material
Create textured finishes on designs by printing a dual matte and glossy surface.
Liquid-as-Material
Create hollow cavities such as microfluidic structures, hollow tubes, hydraulic parts, etc. (J7/J8 Series only.)
Voxel Print
Print slice data defined by other software, allowing control over every detail of the model, including color, transparency, and shore hardness at the voxel level. (J7/J8 Series only.)
High Speed for J55
This high-speed mode maintains the same layer thickness but operates twice as fast when using dual materials along with one support material. (J55 Prime & J7/J8 Series only.)
FDM Features
Manufacturing Templates
Save print settings for common print job types to speed up workflow and synchronize your team.
Per-Part Estimation
See time and material usage for each unique model in a tray. The tool also allows you to configure a costing tool, which can calculate model cost based upon the estimation results.
3D Array
Horizontally and vertically stack copies of a model in the tray.
Accuracy Center
Create Warp-Adjusted Models (WAM) based upon scan results, improving part accuracy 10x.
Part Classification
Insert components into your part mid-print and gain more control over your supports.
SAF Features
Saving and Printing SAF Content
A GrabCAD Print Pro license is required to print SAF jobs, export SAF files, and save projects with SAF printers selected.
Labeling Options
Create a one off label or a “template” label that can be used on duplicated parts.
Part Nesting
Choose between Automatic nesting or Manual nesting to ensure an optimally packed tray.
Intuitive Shrinkage Compensation
Prevent wasted time and material cost with shrinkage compensation that is applied by the software at the time of slicing.
SLA Features
Thickness & Gap Analysis
Quickly determine if your part contains a geometry which is below the resolution of your printer.
Part Labeling
Parts can be labeled to help with easy identification for part quality and post-processing.
Assemble/Dissolve
Turn any selection of multiple models into an assembly. Any assembly model can then be dissolved into separate models.
Nesting
Get the most parts per print by using Automatic nesting or Manual nesting for an efficiently packed tray.
Manufacturing Templates
Save print settings for common print job types to speed up workflow and synchronize your team.
DLP Features
Raft & Brim
Facilitates easy removal of parts from the build platform while improving adhesion for large cross-section components.
3D Array
To maximize the number of model copies printed, use the 3D Array tool to generate a grid of duplicates on the build tray and in vertical stacks. Two new support profiles are available specifically for Array prints.
Accuracy Center
Generate Warp-Adjusted Models (WAM™) from scan data to improve part accuracy by up to 10× in a single step.
Per-Part Estimations
The estimation results pop-up has been enhanced for Pro users and now includes a new ‘Build Report’ section, which details time and material usage for each unique model on the tray. Alongside the Tray Summary and Build Report tabs, a new tab is also available for configuring a costing tool that calculates print costs based on the estimation data.
GrabCAD Print Pro Capabilities
Feature | FDM | PolyJet | SLA | SAF | DLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Accuracy Center (WAM) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Manufacturing Templates | ✓ | ✓ | |||
3rd Party Partner Plugins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Nesting | ✓ | ||||
Per Part Estimation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
3D Array | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Assemble/Dissolve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Part Labeling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Costing Rates & Estimation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Specify Per Part Spacing | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Thickness & Gap Analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Air-as-Material | ✓ | ||||
Smart Insert | ✓ | ||||
High Speed Printing Mode | ✓ | ||||
Liquid Printing | ✓ | ||||
Print-on-Object | ✓ | ||||
Voxel Print | ✓ | ||||
Split (for printing large parts) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
3D Stacking Array | ✓ | ||||
Asset Search | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Export as STL/3MF | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Fill Nest with Model | ✓ | ||||
Sinter Boxes | ✓ | ||||
Sustainability Impact | ✓ | ||||
Graphical Build Report | ✓ | ||||
Manufacturing Notes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Orientation Analysis Tool | ✓ | ||||
Raft & Brim | ✓ | ||||
Texture Library | ✓ | ||||
Industry 4.0 APIs | ✓ |
GrabCAD Print Pro FAQs
GrabCAD Print Pro helps you optimize print workflows, improve accuracy, and scale your additive manufacturing process. It includes advanced pre-print tools that save time, reduce costs, and unlock new applications. Our team here at Purple uses GrabCAD Print Pro every day, and it’s made a noticeable difference in how quickly they can move through projects.
Some GrabCAD Print Pro features are below. To see the full list of features click here.
• Per-part time estimation
• Export as STL or 3MF
• Split models into sections
• Create 3D arrays for efficient tray layout
• Add labels to parts
• Hollow and lattice tools
• Thickness and gap analysis
• Print-on-tray control
• Smart insert tools
Future updates are guided by customer feedback and market needs. Stratasys continues to expand Print Pro with new features for better performance and efficiency.
No. One license includes all Pro features across Stratasys technologies.
