Dragonfly Will Release 3D World 2027 in Autumn 2026
The upcoming software platform aims to accelerate additive manufacturing inspection via AI-powered mesh analysis tools.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Software
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Dragonfly has announced the planned early autumn 2026 launch of its 3D World 2027 platform. This software update introduces new automated workflows for porosity analysis and CT-derived mesh inspection.
Why it matters
By integrating automated instance segmentation and boolean operations, the update seeks to reduce the manual preprocessing burden currently required in additive manufacturing workflows. The release addresses industry needs for faster, more integrated data management from scan to final report.
The platform introduces Subvoxel Multi-Mesh for porosity analysis and incorporates Meta AI's Segment Anything Model for AI-powered instance segmentation. These features complement new GPGPU-accelerated tools for object separation and surface texture measurement.
The players
Dragonfly
A developer of specialized imaging and 3D analysis software platforms for industrial and manufacturing inspection.
Meta AI
The artificial intelligence research division of Meta that creates foundational machine learning models like the Segment Anything Model.
The details
The platform uses GPGPU (General Purpose Graphics Processing Unit) acceleration to power the Fast Split tool, allowing for rapid segmentation of connected objects. The system integrates Meta AI's Segment Anything Model to identify and isolate specific instances within complex 3D structures. Additionally, users can apply Subvoxel Multi-Mesh analysis to characterize internal porosity and use Rotational Views to re-slice data sets around specific object axes.
Timeline
Early autumn 2026: Dragonfly 3D World 2027 scheduled for release.
Late 2026: Free Session Viewer application becomes available for download.
The Tech Race
The integration of Meta AI's Segment Anything Model into Dragonfly 3D World 2027 marks a shift toward leveraging foundation models in industrial CT inspection. This approach directly challenges the traditional, labor-intensive image processing pipelines currently dominant in additive manufacturing.
Users will be able to manage documents directly within the platform using the new Report Builder, which supports drag-and-drop workflows. Professionals will also gain access to a free Session Viewer application, allowing for file sharing with stakeholders who do not require a full license.
The takeaway
Dragonfly is shifting its platform toward automated, AI-driven mesh analysis to handle the complex data requirements of additive manufacturing. Watch for the public release in early autumn 2026 to see if the AI-powered segmentation achieves the promised reductions in manual processing time.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Microwave Journal.
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