Stratasys has announced a partnership with Novineer to integrate the company’s NoviPath polymer performance simulation solution into Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro software. The integration aims to help engineers design lighter, stronger parts with predictable performance while reducing physical testing requirements for safety-critical applications.
Novineer’s technology will use GrabCAD toolpath data to simulate part behavior in real-world applications by accounting for build orientation, layer direction, infill patterns and material-specific properties. Early customers report the solution enables weight reductions of up to 35% on load-bearing parts, according to the companies.
“Partnering with Stratasys embeds NoviPath’s toolpath-aware part simulation into GrabCAD Print Pro, bridging the gap between design intent and real-world part performance,” said Ali Tamijani, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder of Novineer. Traditional finite element analysis tools treat 3D-printed parts as uniform pieces, which the companies say makes it difficult to accurately predict how extruded parts will perform in real applications.
The integrated solution will initially support Stratasys FDM systems including the F3300, F900, and Fortus 450mc, with plans for additional platform expansion. The validated material library will start with Antero 800NA, FDM Nylon 12CF and ULTEM 9085 filament, with ongoing additions planned.
FDM Performance Simulation in GrabCAD Print Pro is planned to be available through a joint Stratasys and Novineer early access pilot program in Q2 of 2026. The companies state the integration will allow users to launch simulations using the same toolpath data used to print FDM parts, potentially reducing validation time from weeks to hours.
