Wayland Calibur3 in Autodesk Fusion: NeuBeam electron beam printing directly from the CAD environment

Wayland Additive and Autodesk are more closely integrating their technologies, thereby addressing what has until now been a fragmented process chain in electron beam powder bed fusion. The Calibur3 metal 3D printing system, which is based on Wayland’s NeuBeam PBF-EB process, is now available as a machine profile in the Autodesk Fusion library. Design, build job preparation and data output for the system can thus be mapped within a continuous CAD/CAM environment.

Using the new machine profile, users can model components, orient them for building, nest them, generate support structures and define slicing strategies without changing software. The parameterization is tailored to the specific characteristics of the NeuBeam process, which uses an electron beam in a metal powder bed. The continuous digital thread reduces media disruptions during data exchange and makes it easier, especially for companies with heterogeneous system landscapes, to integrate the Calibur3 into existing AM process chains.

Darrin Dickinson, Head of Business Development (EMEA) at Wayland Additive, emphasises the importance of this collaboration: “Autodesk is a name that defines digital manufacturing, and to have our Calibur3 system integrated into Fusion’s machine library is a significant moment, not just for Wayland, but for the entire electron beam AM sector. For too long, users of advanced PBF-EB systems have been limited by fragmented software ecosystems. That’s changed. With this integration, our customers now have a seamless, modern interface to prepare, optimise, and execute builds on Calibur3, making it easier than ever to harness the power of NeuBeam.”

Dickinson also points to the long-standing relationship behind this achievement,
“We’ve worked with the Autodesk team for years, collaborating behind the scenes to ensure a robust and valuable integration. This is not a superficial plugin, this is a deep technical partnership that’s delivering real value to users. Whether you’re printing complex aerospace components or medical-grade parts, the combination of Calibur3’s performance and Fusion’s intuitive software makes high-end AM more productive, reliable, and scalable.”

According to Dickinson, the companies have spent several years working with Autodesk on a technical integration that provides users with a stable and reproducible workflow. The cooperation is intended to facilitate entry into PBF-EB applications in industries such as aerospace and medical technology and to bring additive manufacturing closer to industrial series production.