{"id":270019,"date":"2025-10-01T12:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solidxperts.com\/?post_type=techtips&p=270019"},"modified":"2025-10-01T12:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:35:08","slug":"eiger-simulation-predicting-performance-3d-printed-parts","status":"publish","type":"techtips","link":"https:\/\/www.solidxperts.com\/en\/blog\/eiger-simulation-predicting-performance-3d-printed-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"Eiger Simulation: Predicting the Performance of 3D Printed Parts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Eiger Simulation: Predicting the Performance of 3D Printed Parts<\/h1>\n

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Marketing Hype or True Industry Revolution?<\/p>\n

Since the dawn of engineering, predicting how a part behaves under load has always been a challenge for designers. Today, we have advanced simulation methods built on decades of research and development. Yet, simulating a 3D-printed part remains complex.<\/p>\n

Most modeling software still doesn\u2019t account for the anisotropic properties of 3D printing, especially when it comes to continuous fiber reinforcements like those offered by Markforged.<\/p>\n

Additive manufacturing, with its fast iteration cycles, does allow multiple versions of a part to be printed and tested in order to converge on an acceptable solution. But this approach has its limits: some problems are long and costly to solve, both in time and in material.<\/p>\n

This is where Eiger<\/a> comes in. Markforged\u2019s software integrates a simulation and optimization module designed to bring the printed part\u2019s real-world performance closer to the design goals, right from the first print.<\/p>\n

So, what is this software really worth? Just marketing fluff, or a genuine game changer for the industry? Let\u2019s dig deeper.<\/p>\n

1. Access to Simulation<\/h2>\n

Simulation is only available with the Advanced Digital Forge plan. Once activated, you simply import a part into Eiger, define the printing parameters, and head to the SIM tab.<\/p>\n

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Want to learn more about the Advanced Digital Forge plan, get a personalized demo, or even test your own part optimizations? Contact us, we\u2019ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll then see a 3D view of the part along with a panel for setting up the simulation conditions:<\/p>\n