Cadexsoft Releases Manufacturing Toolkit 2025.6

This new release from Estonia-based Cadexsoft expands the import and export options. There is now support for the STL format, a cornerstone of 3D printing and mesh-based workflows, according to Cadexsoft. Users also can now import and export both ASCII and binary STL files, with support of multi-part handling (ASCII only).

It's also possible to export 2D curve data like unfolded sheet metal models directly to DXF format. These new capabilities bridge the gap between digital design and physical production.

A new mesh exploration example demonstrates how to work with the newly imported STL mesh data. To help users put theory into practice, the company hasalso extended the Unfolding example to show how to automatically export results to DXF.

Cadexsoft continues to evolve application programming interfaces. The new ModelData::ModelWriter class now serves as a new unified entry point for all supported export formats, such as the latest STL and DXF. Additionally, the MTK version is now automatically written to logs upon initialization.

The company introduces a new class: SheetMetal_FormingFeature, which represents formed features, such as embosses, and provides access to key parameters like length, depth, and axis. This extends our ability to handle Sheet Metal processes more effectively.

This release focuses on increasing the stability of the recognition algorithms. A key enhancement ensures that models not intended for sheet metal operations—such as tube-like parts—no longer cause the application to crash. 

MTK reports minimum edge distances for threaded holes via a DFM check: DFMMachining_SmallDistanceBetweenThreadedHoleAndEdgeIssue. This analysis helps spot potential weaknesses early.

You can now read comprehensive new sections dedicated to working with STL and DXF formats, providing insights into their parameters, and check a new supported formats table.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.