3DMTP, a Breakthrough New Technology for Making Architectural CAD 3D printable, Introduced During RAPID 2014 Conference Sessions

Trials of the innovative “3DMTP” solution demonstrated average time and cost savings of over 70% in making architectural CAD and BIM files 3D printable. 

Brookfield Residential Home’s 3D modeling presented as example case study. 

June 24, 2014 Baltimore, MD – Direct Dimensions, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of 3D MODEL-TO-PRINT (3DMTP) - a breakthrough solution that automatically bridges the gap between CAD systems and 3D printers. 3DMTP was introduced in the Innovative Application Education Sessions held during the RAPID 2014 Conference on Additive Manufacturing at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. 

Phil Magenheim, General Manager of 3DMTP USA (a division of Direct Dimensions, Inc.) presented the results of an initial series of pilot trials that were conducted on unusually challenging 3D architectural models and scaled prototypes. Phil’s Innovative Application presentation focused on how 3DMTP was able to effectively address the many challenges of making architectural CAD and BIM files 3D printable. The trials demonstrated an average cost and time savings of more than 70% when compared with traditional solutions. 
In many cases, 3DMTP enabled the 3D-printing of models that would not otherwise have been feasible at all.

Two Brookfield Residential projects were presented as case studies. These used Revit and SketchUp to design and render their multifamily home units, and then used 3DMTP to provide an uncomplicated method to section the file at individual floors levels. The approach allowed for the display of both interior and exterior details. Since the project was being modeled at a scale of 1” = 6’ its size was large requiring many sections to be printed and the ability to control details was critical. 3DMTP was also used to help manage the color texture maps applied to the print files which was critical since Brookfield wanted to highlight the architectural color details as well as display options for the different types of units based on color coding.

 Louis Navarrete, the BIM Manager with Brookfield Residential, who was responsible for managing the creating of 3D printed models of Brookfield properties stated that “Prior to 3DMTP technology the time and complexity to manually prepare architectural 3D CAD and BIM for 3D printing has been too cost and time prohibitive for our projects. 3DMTP’s technology enabled Brookfield to 3D print two major projects, The Camden and The Domain communities, that otherwise would not have been 3D printed.”

To view videos  presentations visit 3DMTP RAPID 2014 on YouTube

3DMTP, Ltd. is an Israeli technology startup focused on bridging the gap between the world of CAD and the world of 3D printing. 3DMTP’s core strength is its multi-disciplinary R&D team which comprises veterans of the Israeli 3D printing industry, experts in algorithm theory, computational geometry, software visualization, and lead user requirements.

Direct Dimensions provides the most comprehensive 3D imaging, laser scanning, digitizing, and digital modeling services, products, training, and support for solutions of 3D related applications and is well suited to represent 3DMTP product and solution in Direct Dimensions’ markets. In 2013 3DMTP, LTD and Direct Dimensions, Inc. entered an agreement by which Direct Dimensions conducts marketing and sales activities, provides first line technical support, and works with resellers of 3D printers and 3D print service providers in North and South America. More information on the companies and the products are available on their website: www.3dmtpusa.com.

For more information about working with Direct Dimensions and 3DMTP please contact: Phil Magenheim, (410) 998-0880, Phil@3DMTP.com