The latest release, Geomagic Control X 2025.0.0, offers much to be excited about. Below you’ll find our pick of the highlights, but remember to check the release note for a full list of updates. Innovative Implant Design: From Imaging to Surgical Application Hip replacement is common for osteoarthritis, using off-the-shelf acetabulum cups. However, some patients need bespoke implants due to complex conditions like previous surgeries or extensive hip damage. Complex hip replacements pose surgical challenges due to scar tissue, distorted anatomy, fragile or dead bone, and tumors. Bespoke implants require unique bone preparation and precise fitting, often through small incisions and avoiding nerves and blood vessels. Accurate design and manufacturing of implants are critical, involving multiple steps from patient scans to surgery. Starting with accurate imaging The patient-specific hip implant must start with CT or MRI imaging to analyze bone quality and morphology, helping the team establish implant positioning. These images may be augmented with standing x-rays for a 3D understanding of pelvic orientation. The next step must convert 2D medical images into a 3D model using Simpleware. This software imports image data and uses manual and AI-driven segmentation to define anatomical structures, generating a 3D model for accurate measurements. The 3D model [...]

Innovative Implant Design: From Imaging to Surgical Application Hip replacement is common for osteoarthritis, using off-the-shelf acetabulum cups. However, some patients need bespoke implants due to complex conditions like previous surgeries or extensive hip damage. Complex hip replacements pose surgical challenges due to scar tissue, distorted anatomy, fragile or dead bone, and tumors. Bespoke implants require unique bone preparation and precise fitting, often through small incisions and avoiding nerves and blood vessels. Accurate design and manufacturing of implants are critical, involving multiple steps from patient scans to surgery. Starting with accurate imaging The patient-specific hip implant must start with CT or MRI imaging to analyze bone quality and morphology, helping the team establish implant positioning. These images may be augmented with standing x-rays for a 3D understanding of pelvic orientation. The next step must convert 2D medical images into a 3D model using Simpleware. This software imports image data and uses manual and AI-driven segmentation to define anatomical structures, generating a 3D model for accurate measurements. The 3D model must then be exported to Geomagic Freeform, which is quick and easy. The resulting model can include labels and a bone density color map. From 3D modeling to printable design Freeform must produce manufacturable, [...]

Modeling from a 2D Drawing with Design X Go Let’s explore some of the CAD modeling capabilities of Design X Go without the need for a scan, and how you can open the created model in Mastercam for toolpath generation. Unlocking CAD Modeling Potential When you have something like a 2D Print or a DXF file of a part, Design X Go enables you to transform these into a 3D model suitable for CNC programming using Mastercam’s dynamic tool pathing capabilities. Creating and Constraining Sketches Design X Go allows you to create base sketches, apply dimensional constraints, and use profile offsetting to form complex shapes. You can easily manage constraints to simplify your sketches and ensure accuracy. Utilizing Existing Geometry With tools like Convert Entities, you can leverage previously created geometry to build new sketch entities, streamlining the modeling process and ensuring consistency across your design. Modeling Complex Features Design X Go supports the creation of intricate features such as stepped pockets and filleted corners. By using a combination of lines, trimming, and dimensional constraints, you can accurately model detailed parts. Extruding and Finalizing the Model Once your sketches are complete, Design X Go provides robust extrusion capabilities to form the main base [...]