SyBridge Studio

Design for Manufacturing Analysis, Powered by AI

Engineer-informed. AI-powered. Design-focused.

SyBridge Studio is our easy-to-use design optimization platform that provides instant Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback and cost-saving insights that will streamline your part design and manufacturing processes with the power of AI.

Optimize your part designs for 3D printing, CNC machining or injection molding with the power of AI

Discover cost-saving insights with Design to Cost (DTC) feedback to reduce production costs and stay within budget

Keep your part designs organized and accessible for quick comparison and rapid iteration

Experience seamless integration with our digital manufacturing platform, SyBridge On-Demand

SyBridge Studio Sneak Peek

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Upload your 3D part files to SyBridge Studio
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Support for 3D Printing, CNC Machining & Injection Molding

SyBridge Studio offers extensive process-specific DFM checks and cost-optimization feedback across 3D printing, CNC machining and injection molding — all of the technologies we support in SyBridge On-Demand.

From identification of critical manufacturability issues to potential aesthetic concerns, our AI-powered DFM checks ensure that your parts will result exactly as you intend.

Select each dropdown below to learn more about all of the DFM checks we run for each manufacturing process.

3D Printing DFM Checks

DFM Check	DLS	MJF	FDM	SLA
Supported Surfaces
Watertightness
Minimum Process Resolution
Inadequate Venting
Trapped Material
Regions Needing Venting
Partially Vented Regions
Thick Walls
Thin Walls
Feature Size
Surface Imperfections
Part Aspect Ratio
Multiple Body Detection
Part Unit Selection
Part Size

CNC Machining DFM Checks

DFM Check
Thin Walls	Thin walls that are at a high risk of deformation, poor surface finish or the tool breaking through the wall during manufacturing
Sharp Edges or Corners	Sharp concave corners: Sharp internal (concave) corners that require specialized tools, increasing cost and lead time In some cases, sharp internal corners may not be possible to manufacture. Knife edges: Sharp edges that can be dangerous to handle or fragile to manufacture
Standard Hole Sizes	Non-standard hole sizes that can increase costs due to longer machine times
Part Aspect Ratio	High aspect ratios — large differences between overall part dimensions — that may cause warpage
Multiple Body Detection	Multiple parts detected in one 3D file; parts must be uploaded individually for proper assessment
Deep Pockets or Slots	Deep pockets or slots that may pose a risk in manufacturing efforts or be unreasonable to manufacture with CNC
Surface Contouring	Requires a large amount of contouring that takes more time to machine, increasing cost
Low Material Utilization	Requires significant material removal that takes more time to machine, increasing cost

Injection Molding DFM Checks

DFM Check
Thick Walls	Thick walls that may increase cooling time or result in short shots
Thin Walls	Thin walls that may experience issues with molding, which can result in short shots
Sharp Edges or Corners	Sharp features that must be eased through fillets to ensure proper molding
Draft Angle	Insufficient draft in the direction of pull, which may lead to damage of the part or tool
Multiple Body Detection	Multiple parts detected in one 3D file; parts must be uploaded individually for proper assessment
Thin Steel	Regions in your part design that will result in thin, elongated sections of steel in the injection molding tool, increasing the likelihood of fractures during manufacturing or operation

Enhanced DFM Analysis for Injection Mold Tooling

Ensuring manufacturability is important when you’re designing parts for any production process, but when you’re manufacturing parts by the thousands — or hundreds of thousands — it’s critical.

SyBridge Studio provides a set of DFM checks and recommendations specifically for injection molding, offering additional insights about your tooling in order to optimize part aesthetics and provide transparency into the aspects of your design that impact tooling costs.

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Required Mold Actions and Mechanisms

See where your tooling requires actions (slides, pins, inserts, lifters, bosses and strippers) and get the feedback you need to modify your design for reduced complexity and cost.

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Parting Direction

Use our recommended orientation or adjust the parting direction based on your aesthetic requirements and get instant feedback about how your changes impact tool design and cost.

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Part Thickness

Visualize the material distribution in your part with a colored heatmap to easily identify thin or thick wall issues that could impact the quality and manufacturability of your design.