MINNETONKA, MN and REHOVOT, Israel, Dec 18, 2025 – Stratasys has partnered with Novineer to integrate Novineer’s NoviPath into Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro software. The integration improves design predictability for load-bearing 3D-printed parts and reduces reliance on physical testing.
Using GrabCAD toolpath data, Novineer simulates real-world part behavior during design. The model accounts for build orientation, layer direction, infill patterns, and material properties. Early users report weight reductions of up to 35% for load-bearing parts.
“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, Novineer. “Stratasys users can now predict stiffness, strength, and failure before they hit ‘print,’ cutting trial-and-error, time, and cost while qualifying more FDM parts. As the first OEM to launch this unique solution, Stratasys is redefining what material extrusion can deliver in a production setting.”
Novineer addresses limits in standard finite element analysis by accounting for the layered nature of 3D-printed parts. The approach uses process-aware GrabCAD data to model stiffness, strength, and failure behavior.
“Engineers often over-design FDM parts or rely on trial-and-error testing because they don’t have an easy and accessible simulation solution to predict part performance,” said Victor Gerdes, vice president, software, Stratasys. “Integrating Novineer’s simulation with GrabCAD Print Pro lets engineers predict how FDM parts will behave before printing the parts, saving time and costs. It’s a complete, validated workflow for polymer extrusion that no other 3D printer manufacturer offers today.”
NoviPath integrates with GrabCAD Print Pro to run simulations using production toolpath data for FDM parts. Engineers can define load cases, apply safety factors, identify likely failure points, and refine designs within the Stratasys software environment. Initial support includes Stratasys FDM systems such as the F3300, F900, and Fortus 450mc. The integration will offer a validated material library, starting with Antero 800NA, FDM Nylon 12CF and ULTEM 9085 filament, with ongoing additions planned.
The Novineer integration expands Stratasys’ software ecosystem to support the full engineering workflow for industrial FDM printing. The workflow spans design, print preparation, performance validation, and production. The solution gives engineering teams:
- The ability to identify failure points and load limits before printing
- Proven accuracy, with weight reductions up to 35% on critical parts while maintaining part quality
- Faster time-to-production, reducing validation from weeks to hours
- Lower total cost through lighter parts, faster build times and elimination of time, cost, and iteration of test parts
Stratasys and Novineer plan to launch an early access pilot program for FDM performance simulation in GrabCAD Print Pro in Q2 of 2026.
Source: Stratasys
About Novineer
Novineer is a software company that develops generative design and simulation tools for additive manufacturing and product engineering. Its platform includes NoviVision for photo-to-CAD model generation, NoviDesign for generative design and optimization, and NoviPath for toolpath-aware simulation and optimization. The software helps convert physical parts and design requirements into editable, production-ready digital models. Engineers use the platform to support reverse engineering, feasibility analysis, and design validation before manufacturing. Novineer’s tools link geometric design with manufacturing toolpaths to reduce trial-and-error during production. The platform supports optimization for strength, stiffness, material behavior, and toolpath orientation. Cloud-based computing accelerates design iteration and simulation workflows. Novineer serves engineering teams in aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing industries. Customers use the software to improve design efficiency, reduce technical risk, and shorten development timelines for 3D-printed parts. Novineer was founded in 2022 by Ali Tamijani and Zhichao Wang. The company is headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL. Novineer continues to refine its software through pilot deployments and applied research.
About Stratasys
Stratasys Ltd., founded in 1989 by S. Scott Crump, develops additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions using polymer-based materials. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN, and Rehovot, Israel. Its offerings include 3D printers, consumable materials, and software tools used in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. Stratasys technology supports the production from materials such as ABS, polyphenylsulfone (PPSF), and polycarbonate. As of 2024, the company served approx. 25,000 customers worldwide.