Software called 3-matic lets users reconstruct and manipulate scanned data, transforming it into a mesh ready for FEA or CFD. Users can also analyze physical objects, such as a bone or device, for which CAD data is unavailable or in which part properties, such as a shape, have changed in manufacturing.

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