COBHAM, UK, Mar 17, 2026 – Hexagon’s manufacturing intelligence business area has released an update to Geomagic Freeform, adding support for complex and organic 3D design workflows. The update introduces a subscription model and expands support for haptic input devices, improving access to the 3D design software. These changes allow users to adopt interoperable design tools across modeling workflows.
Geomagic Freeform supports the design of complex and organic forms that are difficult to produce with traditional CAD systems. It is used in applications such as toy and packaging design, surgical medical devices, orthotics and prosthetics, and mold and die design. The software is applied across consumer goods industries and healthcare and integrates with standard design tools for projects that require irregular 3D modeling.
“This marks our first Geomagic Freeform release as part of Hexagon, and we’re thrilled to continue delivering impactful releases for users worldwide,” said Kevin Atkins, product manager, Hexagon’s portable metrology division. “With Haply Robotics integration and innovations like Python scripting, we’re making advanced 3D tools for organic and manufacturable design more powerful, intuitive, and accessible than ever.”
Geomagic Freeform adds a Deform Selection tool that lets designers adjust selected regions of a model while maintaining smooth transitions in surrounding geometry. This supports edits such as repositioning a toy model or adjusting a scanned wrist, reducing tasks that typically take 10 to 20 minutes to complete.
The update also introduces Python scripting alongside Dynabot automation, providing access to a broader set of tools through the Geomagic API library. Designers can automate workflows without advanced programming knowledge. In one use case, a cranial implant plate design can be followed by automated mold generation for acrylic manufacturing, reducing design time from about an hour to minutes.
Geomagic Freeform supports 3D haptic devices that provide a hands-on digital modeling experience similar to clay modelling. A new solution developed with Haply Robotics integrates this interaction with digital design workflows. The software supports Inverse3 and MinVerse, whether travelling or visiting a customer/patient.
The latest release updates core functions such as measuring, sculpting, and deforming to improve workflow efficiency. In healthcare use cases, added support for the DICOM RTSTRUCT format enables radiation oncology treatment planning workflows. This supports bolus device design and preparation for 3D printing.
Hexagon has made Geomagic Freeform 2026.1 available through its sales teams and authorized resellers, with a subscription pricing model alongside perpetual licensing. The updated pricing reduces the starting cost by 66%, increasing access for independent designers, orthotic and prosthetic businesses, and toy designers.
Source: Hexagon
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Hexagon AB, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, provides digital reality solutions by integrating sensors, software and autonomous technologies. Its products and services are used across sectors including manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, automotive and defense. Core offerings include reality capture, intelligent positioning systems, industrial design and situational intelligence tools. The company has pursued a growth strategy through acquisition, completing more than 170 acquisitions since 2000. The company employed approx. 25,000 people across 50 countries. The company continues to expand its global customer base, focusing on innovation and digital transformation.