AUTODESK POWERSHAPE ULTIMATE

Autodesk PowerShape Ultimate is an advanced software solution for hybrid 3D modeling, designed to meet the complex design needs in the manufacturing sector, especially in the creation of molds, tools, and high-precision components. It combines the power of solid, surface, and mesh modeling in a single workspace, offering extremely advanced features for preparing models for CNC production. In the Ultimate version, PowerShape includes specialist tools for manipulating complex geometries, repairing models imported from other CADs, creating electrodes, managing tolerances and optimal integration with Autodesk PowerMill and PowerInspect. Who is it suitable for PowerShape Ultimate is designed for: - Tooling and CNC workshops that produce injection molds, die casting, stamping, electrodes, and equipment. - Manufacturing companies with advanced CAM departments for high complexity operations. - Mechanical component designers and free-form models, such as those in the automotive, aerospace and packaging sectors. - CAD/CAM operators who manage imported models and need to clean up, prepare and adapt the geometry to production. Main features - Hybrid 3D modeling (solid, surface and mesh): PowerShape allows you to work with complex geometries from different CAD formats, combining solid elements, NURBS surfaces and STL meshes flexibly. - CAM preparation tools: Includes a complete suite to simplify and adapt models to CNC machining. - Intelligent electrodes for EDM: Advanced module for creating electrodes for electric discharge machines (EDM). - Geometric analysis and quality control: Tools to analyze curvature, thickness, undercuts and surface continuity. - Interoperability with external software: PowerShape is compatible with a wide range of CAD/CAM formats. - Advanced tools for complex shapes: Ideal for creating and modifying elements of organic design, mold inserts, grooves, cooling channels, vents and complex structures. System Compatibility and Requirements Supported operating systems: Windows 11 / Windows 10 (64 bit). Not available for macOS or Linux. Recommended hardware requirements: Intel® Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen™ 7/9, multi-core processor; Minimum 32 GB RAM (64 GB recommended for heavy models); NVIDIA Quadro or RTX, AMD Radeon Pro – 4 GB VRAM or higher; 50 GB free disk space (preferably SSD); Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher. Internet connection required for license activation, software updates, and synchronization with PowerMill/PowerInspect. What's included in PowerShape Ultimate Complete environment of solid, surface and mesh modeling; Tools for preparing for CNC machining; Automatic electrode creation module for EDM; Geometric analysis, undercuts and tool accessibility; Automatic repair of corrupted or incomplete geometries; Direct export to CAM software (PowerMill); Compatibility with major 3D CAD formats; Interface customization and level/layer management; Technical drawing and documentation tools. Why choose Autodesk PowerShape Ultimate PowerShape Ultimate is the ideal choice for those working at the heart of advanced mechanical production. Thanks to its ability to handle any type of geometry and prepare models for high-precision machining, it drastically reduces CAM preparation times and improves production quality. It is the perfect tool for those who work with models imported from various sources, need maximum precision in the construction of molds and components, and want to perfectly integrate modeling, machining and inspection into a single digital flow.