4D Additive vs. Carbon Design Engine vs. Fictiv vs. InLattice Comparison Chart

4D_Additive is a preprocessing software for Additive Manufacturing built to optimize your 3D printing. Fast automatic 2D and 3D nesting and a cutting-edge texture module headline the many features of 4D Additive, with the ability to read in all major CAD formats in either BREP or 3D tessellated design. The proven healing functions for CADx models automatically fill gaps and other geometry errors to create watertight models ready for printing. Optimize print quality with many different analysis tools to prevent errors during printing. The texture module is known as the best on the market. Save on material using our lattice infill options while preserving the strength of a solid print. Supports are fast and easy using our support generation with customized options to fit your needs. Able to export to all significant slicing formats and customize and view each layer of the slicing process. Fill out a contact request form on our website and receive a free 30-day trial!

Get high quality parts manufactured on-demand, to accelerate innovation cycles from prototype to launch. Fictiv gives you access to a wide range of capabilities through a single, easy-to-use platform so you spend less time sourcing parts and more time on design innovation. No more waiting days or weeks to get quotes back. Fictiv gives you pricing instantly or within an hour for complex parts. We’ll analyze your parts for manufacturability, giving you full visibility into cost drivers and potential manufacturing risks. Get on-demand production status updates for your orders, including access to part photos and inspection data before delivery.