About latticing

Applies to 2021.0 Update and later

Latticing refers to the result as well as the procedure of converting a solid volume into a structure of repeating patterns ("unit cell topologies") of beams, reducing weight without compromising performance.

Latticing in Netfabb

Latticing in Netfabb is available through several avenues. Depending on your requirements for latticing, one may be better suited to the task than the others:

Quick and simple lattice work

Intermediate-level control over latticing steps

Expert-level features and complexity

Lattice Assistant

  • Compact and streamlined tool for hollowing, lattice generation, and merging, as well as generation of perforation and matching plugs for drainage

Lattice Commander

  • Create and modify individual lattices and skins for your project

3S

  • Netfabb's established modules to define, generate, and customize lattices and lattice patterns, or unit cell topologies.

Optimization Utility and Lattice Topology Utility

  • Generate lattices, and simulate and optimize them for strength under static loads

Latticing in general is only included in Netfabb Premium and Ultimate.