Smart Material Recommendation Streamlines Spare Part Production with AM Technology.
Table of Contents
Part Screening, Business Case & Qualification
Material Comparison & Recommendation
With this release we deliver to our user a new way of browsing 3YOURMIND Additive Manufacturing material database with the new 
now available in Production tab. This allows user to browse the 1,200+ AM material references easily using smart filtering & ordering, helping select and find the right material to manufacture their AM part. As material entries are bind with a technology, it is also now possible to get insights about the manufacturing technology for the screened part.
The Advanced Material Comparison is a table made of:
Material name
1,200+ references
Material Type
Technology
All referenced technology in 3YOURMIND platform
Key Features (automatically extracted and assigned based on material properties)
Biocompatibility
Biosource
Chemical resistance
Corrosion resistance
Ductility
ESD safety
Excellent heat deflection
Flame retardancy
Flexibility
Food safety
Hardness
Heat resistance
High specific strength
High stiffness
High strength
High thermal stability
Impact resistance
Moisture resistance
Transparency
UV resistance
Wear resistance
Suppliers
Major material properties can be displayed expanding the given material row.
Filters help to find the right material given: mechanical properties, type, technology, key features or supplier.
Additional and Updated KPI Cards
We have reworked and extended our collection of KPI cards which we want to offer as default options. KPI cards becoming available with this release are
Shortest Lead Time (of all assessed technologies)
Best Price (of all assessed technologies)
Weight and CO2 estimation (estimated based on new AM part configuration or proposed substitute material)
Digital Inventory Management
Introducing Fixed Prices for Catalog Parts
We are pleased to announce the rollout of a new feature allowing Catalog admins to manually set fixed prices for Catalog parts. This update gives admins precise control over part pricing, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the purchasing process.
Feature Highlights:
Manual Pricing Toggle: Catalog admins can now enable or disable manual pricing when creating or editing Catalog parts. When manual pricing is active, admins can input a specific price directly.
Seamless Integration Across Systems: Once set, the manually entered price remains consistent through the basket, checkout, and sales transactions, regardless of subsequent price updates to the Catalog part.
Pricing Consistency: If a Catalog part is re-ordered from a previous order and the price has since been updated, the new price is reflected in the re-order process.
This functionality ensures that Catalog admins have the tools needed to manage part pricing effectively, enhancing operational efficiency and pricing transparency.
Analytics
AMPI Analytics Dashboard Updates
With this version we are releasing multiple fixes and improvements to our default PLM analytics dashboard. Linked to the implementation and release of our conventional material database, we have added a pie chart, tracking the original material type of every part submission. This additional chart is available in our default collection of Professional and Professional+ packages.
Bug fixes
Fix dimension issue in 3D Viewer
Administration Actions & Information
Upgrading to 24.5 will run data-migrations. This might take several minutes.
Make sure that you backup your database before running the update.
New tooling for managing on-premise setups
3yd.sh is a versatile Bash utility script designed to simplify the management of a standalone Kubernetes cluster and streamline Helm deployments. This tool is particularly useful for system administrators who need an efficient way to handle operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and app management.
Read more about how to use it and its key features here: 3yd.sh -utility tool for managing Bare-Metal installation deployments
The deployment now supports replication
We’ve added support to replicate the pods through deployments. This is useful for:
Allowing for zero-downtime node evictions during Kubernetes Upgrades
Manually scale the pods up to process high loads
For more details, see Replication
Helm Chart Changes
The
backendhad been removed from the helm-chart as thebackendpod was merged into thebutton3dpodThe init-jobs that are creating and migrating the database are now running as Jobs (Helm Hooks). This was necessary to allow replication (see above)
A option was added to throttle requests to the login endpoints for extra security
Many internal logic has been refactored to improve the stability.
evaljswas removed from the helm-chart. It was replaced withevalrsin an earlier version.Fixed SSL termination in case an Load Balancer is in front of kurl setup
(For LTS customers) Earlier Release Notes
This section provides a summary of product additions since the last LTS release (23.4).
Expand the following sections to see details.
Part Screening, Business Case & Qualification
AMPI linked to Catalog
The latest release introduces enhancements to the Catalog, empowering AMPI administrators to manage part visibility efficiently. Now, administrators can publish or unpublish parts, ensuring better control over the availability of parts sourced from AMPI.
Key Features
Part Status Visibility:
Catalog admins can easily see whether a part is published or unpublished.
When publishing or unpublishing a part, the status updates accordingly.
Regardless of the status, admins can always edit the part.
Basket Restrictions for Unpublished Parts:
Unpublished parts cannot be added to the basket.
Enhanced Filtering Options:
Administrators can filter parts based on publication status.
Catalog viewers only see relevant parts based on their customer group.
Impact
The solution streamlines the workflow between AMPI and ERP/MES enhancing synchronization and productivity between 3YOURMIND products.
Further Data from Technical Drawings
We extended our data extraction from technical drawings to now also cover general and geometrical tolerances, as well as the weight of a part if found on the drawing.
Key Features
General and geometrical Tolerance Class (ISO 2768)
General Tolerance classes following ISO 2768 can now be extracted and automatically stored in the respective AMPI properties, if found in a drawings Title Block
M – Medium tolerances
F – Fine tolerances
C – Coarse tolerances
V – Very coarse tolerances
Geometrical Tolerances classes following ISO 2768 is also now extracted
H
K
L
Weight (kg/lbs)
Extraction of a parts weight is now supported, including unit handling and automatic conversion from pounds/grams to kilograms
Digital Inventory Management
New Standalone Part Detail View
We're excited to unveil a new standalone part detail view for Catalog parts, enhancing visibility and usability. This update transforms how users interact with and share detailed information about individual parts.
Enhancements include:
Standalone View with Unique URL: Each Catalog part now benefits from its own dedicated page with a unique URL, making it easier to share specific part details externally or within teams.
Expanded Viewing Space: Moving away from the previous side drawer, the new standalone page provides more space, allowing for detailed analysis and easier navigation.
Integrated 3D Viewer: For parts with 3D files, an embedded 3D viewer is now available directly within the detail view, offering a dynamic and interactive way to examine parts from every angle.
Enhanced Media Capabilities: The ability to display image and photo attachments directly within the viewer has been introduced, ensuring that all visual resources are accessible in one place.
New Dedicated Form for Creating and Editing Catalog Parts
We are thrilled to introduce a new, dedicated form for creating and editing Catalog parts, designed to streamline and enhance the management of part configurations in our system. This significant upgrade simplifies the process of adding and modifying Catalog parts, ensuring a more efficient workflow compared to the previous method of using the basket.
Key Features of the New Form:
Comprehensive Configuration Options: Users can now configure all aspects of a Catalog part directly through the form. This includes uploading 3D files, adding detailed and short descriptions, reference numbers, and various attachments.
Advanced Production Recipe Setup: The form allows for precise configuration of production recipes, including the selection of technology, materials, and post-processing steps. It links to our full material database, with an added convenience feature to display only those materials offered by you and your connected suppliers.
Dynamic Label Creation: Users can create and add labels on the fly, facilitating better organization and identification of parts.
Enhanced Editing Capabilities: All aspects of a Catalog part can be edited through the same form, including the new functionality to exchange the 3D file, which enhances flexibility and responsiveness to changes.
This new form replaces the less efficient workflow of adding parts through the basket and provides a centralized, user-friendly interface for all your Catalog part management needs. Whether creating a new part or updating an existing one, this tool is designed to provide a seamless, integrated experience, reducing the complexity and time spent on part management.
Expanded Project Sharing Capabilities for Sharees and Admins
We are pleased to announce an important enhancement to our project sharing capabilities within our platform. Now, both sharees and admin users have expanded roles in managing and sharing projects, ensuring continuity and flexibility in project administration.
For Sharees:
Sharees now also have the ability to share projects with other users directly from the project detail view. This new functionality allows sharees to manage project responsibilities effectively, especially in scenarios where the original project owner is unavailable due to leave or illness.
For Admin Users:
Admins can now add sharees to a project through the Admin Panel. This feature ensures that projects are always covered by at least one responsible party, providing a reliable fallback when a project owner becomes unavailable.
For more information see https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/wiki/x/koAmYg
Quality Management & Machine Connection
New Order Status Filter and Column in the Parts List
On the MES Parts List we have given the Order Status its own column. Before, order number and status were conjoined in a single column. In addition, users can now filter the parts list for order status which increases the visibility of parts that need attention.
Enhanced Scheduling Flexibility for Processing Workstations
We're introducing a new feature to enhance scheduling flexibility for Processing and Other categorized workstations, allowing the same part sequence to be scheduled multiple times on the same workstation. This update optimizes production workflows that involve multiple processing steps on a single machine.
Other improvements
Turkish Lira Is Now Available as a Currency
We added support for Turkish Lira (TRY) to our platform. Users can can now select this as their preferred currency and Services can add it as their main or supported currency.
Bug fixes
Bulk download 3D files from order with ERP Manager access is now available
Change sequence "Part name" and "Part#" columns in view table
Create an account using the Sign Up function
New type without Material Category
Part Screening, Business Case & Qualification
Additional Part Properties
With the update to the 24.3 version we added a few additional standard properties to our stack of part properties:
Specification of a Parts Requirements
Properties to be used to specify a parts technical requirements, such as Tolerance Classes (following ISO-2768), Flame Retardancy Classes and specific mechanical requirements for a parts Strength. Properties needed and in the future used to suggest a suitable replacement material for additive manufacturing.
General Tolerances for Dimensions (ISO 2768-1) (*)
Geometrical Tolerances for Features (ISO 2768-2) (*)
Flame Retardancy
Minimum Tensile Strength
Minimum Tensile Modulus
Minimum Flexural Strength
Minimum Yield Strength
Specification of Distinct Features
Properties to be used to specify a parts distinct features, such as Holes and Threads to drill or cut and number of Inserts to add. Enabling the deduction of required post-processings and further improvement of post-processing cost estimation. We standardised these properties, which were previously only existing as custom implementations. Now making them available to all platforms as default and removing the need for custom scripts.
Number of Holes (*), Insert and Threads (*)
Part Documentation
Properties to be used for further part documentation, offering specification of the Next Assembly it is part of, or overall product the part is Used On.
Next Assembly (*)
Used On
(*) Automatically extracted and stored from Technical Drawings soon
Score Access to AM Part Configuration properties
We have enabled our scoring scripts to access the properties of Technology, Post-processings and replacement Material chosen in the Production tab of the Qualification stage.
Scores can now access all of the substitute materials mechanical and basic properties, in order to subsequently enable calculation of further KPIs such as Weight Reduction.
Removal of Downtime Savings
We have removed the row showcasing a parts Downtime Savings from our default Savings Report.
Other improvements
Support for Polish language
We’ve added Polish to our list of supported languages. Users can now select Polish as their profile language and browse the entire application in Polish.
Serdecznie witamy wszystkich naszych użytkowników mówiących po polsku!
For a list of all our supported languages see:
https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/l/cp/8C4Aip0J
Part Screening, Business Case & Qualification
Limiting CSV Import functionality to Expert users
To further streamline the different personas and tailor the available functionality to their needs, we limited the accessibility of our CSV import functionality to Expert users. Normal users can still access the export functionality to export the parts they have permissions to access.
Updated Rules to Display Properties
The part submittal form configuration has now been further streamlined and simplified, reducing the possibilities to save an invalid configuration. Starting with version 24.1, there is no need anymore to choose how to display the standard properties in the AM Part Identification since they all have a defined display type. Moreover, you only need to choose once the display type for custom properties at the property level, and this is automatically applied every time the property is included in a form.
Note: the simplified version of the size property (displayed as a slider) is now available only for a custom configured size property.
Digital Inventory Management
Internal Attachment Feature for Enhanced Service Team Collaboration
We've introduced a significant update for service users handling quotes and orders - the ability to upload internal attachments to Sales Transactions (STs). These attachments are exclusively visible to service colleagues, ensuring sensitive or internal documents remain confidential.
This new feature is particularly beneficial for storing custom quotation sheets or other project-specific documents directly within the relevant Sales Transaction. It streamlines the process of maintaining comprehensive documentation, keeping all necessary files at your fingertips where they are most needed.
This feature fulfills a crucial need for service teams to securely manage internal documentation, enhancing efficiency and privacy in handling orders and quotes.
See also https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/l/cp/Dn0zDpsp
Quality Management & Machine Connection
Advanced Printer Utilization Tracking in MES
Our latest MES update enhances printer activity reporting by precisely tracking machine state changes, conforming to Umati standards. Machine utilization calculation can now more accurately distinguish internal states such as “initializing” or “interrupted”.
This upgrade streamlines the process for MES operators, ensuring more efficient and accurate printer utilization reporting.
See also https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/l/cp/Y2Udt5aA
Other improvements
Automating GDPR compliant user deletion
In our commitment to GDPR compliance and to streamline user management, we've introduced the ability to delete and anonymise users within the organisation panel. This feature respects users privacy concerns and reduces manual efforts for admins.
See also https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PD/pages/162988097/User+Management#Deleting-Users
Property Updates
We reworked the Make or Buy property to Current Procurement, renaming the options to choose from Make and Buy to In-house and Outsourced.
Emails to noreply@3yourmind.com
Emails send to noreply@3yourmind.com are now bounced. This email is being used by default to send automated mails from the platform (e.g. Notifications, SignUp, Commenting, …). Users that respond to this address will now receive an error message that the address could not be found as a response.
If (external) end-users use the software, we highly recommend to get in touch with our technical support team to switch the FROM domain to a custom domain. For this, it is required to set up DNS entries on your custom domain. For more information, please read: Email Address Configuration
Bug fixes
[PLM] A bug which caused CSV imports to fail due to the completeness column was fixed.
[PLM] We fixed a bug in handling decimals when creating/updating parts via bulk-importing CSV.
[PLM] We fixed a wrong mapping in our material database, making TPU 88A now additionally available for MJF technologies.
Part Screening, Business Case & Qualification
Extended Printability Analysis
We extended our printability analysis in the 3D Viewer to incorporate wall thickness analysis as well as a build chamber check. These additional printability assessments are available after selecting a parts AM material during the qualification process.
The 3D viewer highlights areas with thin walls that might break during the print process. This feature acts as guidance for potential areas of redesign.
Updates to Geometric Part Properties
Geometric part properties dependent on technical drawings or 3D files are now handled separately from user-filled properties. These properties will solely be filled from technical drawings or 3D files and can not be added to forms for manual input anymore.
This change includes:
Part volume
Bounding box volume
Surface area
Furthermore, we introduced unit handling. All geometry-dependent properties are now converted to inch/mm based on the user’s preference.
Filter Part List by Creation and Last Modification Date
The AMPI part list can now be filtered by a part's creation and last modification date. Default date ranges were added as shortcuts, including options to filter for the last 90 days, this year, and last year.
Digital Inventory Management
Enhanced Collaboration With Internal Comments
We're introducing internal comments for ERP service users. You can now post confidential comments on sales transactions, visible only to colleagues within the service panel.
Key Benefits:
Enhanced Collaboration: Team members can align privately on transactions.
Simple Toggle: Use the lock button to switch between internal and public comments.
Privacy Assurance: Internal comments are exclusively for ERP viewers, managers, and configurators.
Efficient Communication: Internal comments trigger email notifications for service panel users.
Other Improvements
Property Tooltips on AMPI Part Detail
Property tooltips are now available via hover when viewing the original part information tab on AMPI part detail.
Cleaner UX For Displaying Sales Transaction ID And Project Name on Detail Pages
We’ve enhanced the visibility of sales transaction IDs on both user and service panels by displaying the ID in the action bar. This plain text display allows for convenient copying and pasting of the ID. The project name remains editable as an inline edit in its original place.
Restriction on Adding Sales Transactions in The Admin Panel
We have removed the ability to add any sales transaction or line item in the Admin Panel. This addresses previous issues and provides more system stability.
Bug fixes
[PLM] We fixed a bug that prevented users from deleting a status transition reason from the Status settings.
[ERP] Fixed catalog’s tile view to be displayed as desired on big screens
Part Screening, Business Case & Qualification
Track material and post-processing selection in history
Updates performed to the AM part configuration are now tracked and displayed in the Part Details History section. Updates to the parts AM specification are recorded upon every change made, just like any other part property.
Configure used materials from the database
Platform administrators can now deactivate individual and entire groups of materials in order to hide them from the entire platform. Deactivated materials are not available to any user of the platform, neither for form properties nor the part configuration in the Production tab.
Request parts for quotation with pre-selected material
We’ve worked on a more intuitive request for quotation process from identified and selected AMPI parts. When you select technology and material in AMPI for a part, and these selections are available from a service, they will be automatically carried over during the order.
These updates are designed not only to decrease manual input and error potential but also to significantly accelerate the quoting and ordering process. Given a live connection to a supplier, part prototypes can now get quoted and ordered within seconds.
Digital Inventory Management
Enhanced IP Protection with 3D Viewer Restrictions in the User Panel
Prioritizing intellectual property protection, we've further fortified our platform by introducing an enhancement to the 3D viewer for Catalog parts within the User Panel (UP). Here's what has changed:
The 3D viewer can now be disabled to prevent potential extraction of 3D files, ensuring maximum IP protection.
Administrators can utilize a new setting in the Admin Panel (AP) to manage this behavior at the organizational level.
It's essential to note that this viewer restriction is intrinsically linked with the download restriction. Disabling the 3D viewer is permissible only if downloading is already restricted.
Existing customers who've deactivated the download restriction will retain their current settings, meaning the 3D viewer remains enabled if 3D file download isn't restricted.
By implementing these safeguards, we're ensuring an environment that respects and prioritizes the intellectual property rights of our platform providers and IP owners.
This is a continuation of functionality introduced in the previous version: https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PD/pages/1897201665/23.10+LTS#Enhanced-IP-protection%3A-Restriction-on-3D-file-downloads-from-Catalog-parts
See also our documentation: https://3yourmind.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PD/pages/212107302/Configuring+your+Organization#Catalog-Settings
Re-order Table Columns According to Personal Preference
We understand that every user has unique preferences and priorities when navigating our platform. To offer a more personalized and efficient experience, we're introducing the ability to re-order table columns via drag&drop across multiple sections of the platform. The following tables now have customizable column order:
User Panel and Service Panel
Request/Quote/Order tables
Projects
Catalog, list view
AMPI
Catalog, list view
Other improvements
Showing Last Login Identifies Inactive Users
In our continued efforts to empower organization admins, we've added a "Last Login" column to the Users list in the Organization Panel. This feature allows admins to easily gauge the activity levels of users on the platform.
Refined Control Over Link Visibility Across Panels and Login Page
To empower admins with precise control over where specific links are displayed, we’ve introduced an improved visibility option for Organization Links. Here's what has changed:
Login Page Specificity: Admins can now set certain links to be visible on the "Login Page Only", ensuring targeted visibility without the confusion of additional placements.
Clarity on User Panel Links: Links set to “User Panel Only” will now exclusively appear in the User Panel, making the visibility setting more intuitive and straightforward.
Renaming for Clearer Understanding: The “All Panels” option has been renamed to “Everywhere”, more accurately reflecting that the link will be displayed across all panels, including the login page.
Preserving Current Settings: For a seamless transition, any links previously set to “User Panel Only” will remain visible in both the User Panel and the Login Page post-update.
With these enhancements, admins can more accurately determine and control where specific links are showcased, ensuring a cleaner and more tailored experience for users across the platform.
See also the documentationhttps://3yourmind.atlassian.net/l/cp/Mh07hEZY
Centralized Catalog Settings in the Admin Panel
We've grouped all Catalog related settings in the Admin Panel under Organizations into one new section Catalog Settings.
Bug fixes
[PLM] Fixed a bug that prevented the deletion of a status from the configured workflow.
[PLM] Fixed a bug that caused the menubar to expand whenever resizing the browser window.
[ERP] Fixed a bug that prevented certain catalog labels from being deleted.
[MES] Fixed a bug that can keep the part page from loading if it has a workflow assigned that has no statuses