Autodesk Meshmixer is free software that has established itself in 3D digital space as a key tool in the final stage of 3D geometry. Although it is completely free and available for download, the software is not open source. However, it is fully completed and practically does not need significant improvements. This is evidenced by the last official version of Autodex from (April, 2018). Also in the official main page of Autodesk it is announced (September 2021) that the Meshmixer software will not be further developed and in practice the final version remains 3.5.
The Autodesk Meshmixer software has a seamless correlation with Blender software. This allows the digitalization-reality cycle to be a continuous process in the context of the transition from reality to virtuality. In this way, bioengineering and ergonomic designers have the opportunity to digitize a three-dimensional geometry if they need to use real-world examples. Conventional methods of working with 3D software are used, as well as additive technologies (2D and 3D scanners, photogrammetric capturing and measurements). In the same way, if necessary for the real materialization of the developed model/s, it is necessary to create a quality three-dimensional geometry of the digital model/s. In order to print 3D or reproduce through CNC machines, it is necessary for the 3D digital geometry to have solid walls; no shape breaches; to specify the different volumes compared to the additive machines.
The main technical advantages of Autodesk Meshmixer software are the work with advanced sculpting tools and "sewing of the mesh" by automated generation of solid walls along the entire 3D volume of the model. This does not exhaust the functionality of the software, which allows precise definition of the parameters. The software is extremely effective when it is necessary to "clean" the generated mesh due to photogrammetric digitization.
Autodesk Meshmixer supports the following file formats: *.obj, *.ply, *.stl, *.amf, *.3mf, *.off, *.mix.
Autodesk Meshmixer has the following main features:
Based on fast and high-quality work with complex 3D geometric shapes, the software is preferred for developing bioengineering and ergonomic models for healthcare needs. For example a leg prosthesis, containing: scanning the healthy problem area, digitization and processing in a computer environment using Autodesk Meshmixer software, generating a complete 3D geometry of the prosthesis and real prototyping (with 3D printing), measurement and finalization with a successful result.
All kinds of models and prototypes can be developed for the needs of healthcare. This is fully ensured by the stability of the software, guaranteeing the quality of development.
For more information visit website: Meshmixer
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