Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Even for experienced engineers, surprising geometries and interactions arise as printers and parts become larger and more complex, outpacing industry skillsets. PanOptimization's innovative software reads print files, identifies risk areas, and diagnoses issues to prevent build failures. With its unique FEA-based simulation approach, Multi-Grid Modeling, PanX predicts thermal and mechanical defects, scaling seamlessly to intricate geometries—all while running efficiently on standard office workstations.
Watch this on-demand session featuring Velo3D’s Daniel Driscoll as well as Pan Michaleris, CEO and Erik Denlinger Chief Engineer of PanOptimization to explore the future of Metal AM with PanX!
00:00 - Introduction
04:00 - Empowering Success in 3D Printing Technology
06:34 - Challenges in Additive Simulations at Scale
08:28 - Understanding the Thermal Effects of Laser Tracing on Metal Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing
10:34 - Scalable Multi-Grid Model for Predicting Stresses and Strains
13:18 - The Significance of Fine Voxel Resolution in Finite Element Mesh for Accurate Stress Prediction
15:41 - Optimizing Additive Manufacturing With Sapphire XC
17:43 - Predicting Fracture Points in 3D Printing Process
21:59 - Optimizing 3D Printing Workflow With Flow Software
23:32 - Challenges and Solutions in 3D Printing Supports for Flange Parts
27:54 - Optimizing 3D Printing Parameters for Copper Material
Even for experienced engineers, surprising geometries and interactions arise as printers and parts become larger and more complex, outpacing industry skillsets. PanOptimization's innovative software reads print files, identifies risk areas, and diagnoses issues to prevent build failures. With its unique FEA-based simulation approach, Multi-Grid Modeling, PanX predicts thermal and mechanical defects, scaling seamlessly to intricate geometries—all while running efficiently on standard office workstations.
Watch this on-demand session featuring Velo3D’s Daniel Driscoll as well as Pan Michaleris, CEO and Erik Denlinger Chief Engineer of PanOptimization to explore the future of Metal AM with PanX!
00:00 - Introduction
04:00 - Empowering Success in 3D Printing Technology
06:34 - Challenges in Additive Simulations at Scale
08:28 - Understanding the Thermal Effects of Laser Tracing on Metal Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing
10:34 - Scalable Multi-Grid Model for Predicting Stresses and Strains
13:18 - The Significance of Fine Voxel Resolution in Finite Element Mesh for Accurate Stress Prediction
15:41 - Optimizing Additive Manufacturing With Sapphire XC
17:43 - Predicting Fracture Points in 3D Printing Process
21:59 - Optimizing 3D Printing Workflow With Flow Software
23:32 - Challenges and Solutions in 3D Printing Supports for Flange Parts
27:54 - Optimizing 3D Printing Parameters for Copper Material
