PanOptimization to showcase PanX at RAPID + TCT 2026

PanOptimization, headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, USA, will exhibit at RAPID + TCT in Boston, April 13-16. Visitors can meet the team at Booth 2142 to discuss simulation and optimisation strategies for demanding Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Additive Manufacturing applications.

As metal AM moves deeper into production applications, many manufacturers are discovering that traditional simulation approaches for part distortion and failure mode prediction do not address the needs of the modern AM market.

The old simulation tools were architected primarily to predict distortion and stress trends on small- to medium- size and complexity parts. The highest-value parts (those with extreme geometric complexity and large footprints) cannot be simulated at the required resolution. Meshing and memory requirements grow rapidly, runtimes become incompatible with program schedules, and teams can find themselves reverting to costly trial-and-error AM builds for projects where failure is most expensive.

Erik Denlinger, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer at PanOptimization said, “PanX is an enabling technology that allows users to accelerate design, manufacturing, and qualification for even the largest and most complex components, eliminating trial and error builds. PanX is designed to fit seamlessly into existing production workflows and goes far beyond just distortion prediction, allowing for not just prediction but also optimization of most thermal or mechanical issues that occur during the build process.”

At RAPID + TCT, PanOptimization will invite attendees to bring their most challenging geometries and build problems for discussion regarding where simulation-driven optimisation can materially reduce risk, shorten development cycles, and improve the economics of production. Attendees can also schedule a free trial of PanX.

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