Nihon 3D Printer Corporation to Launch CAD-Free Jig Design Software 'Igniform' for Manufacturing Sites in July

Nihon 3D Printer Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Shihiro Kita) provides 3D digital solutions for businesses and educational institutions. In collaboration with its affiliate FabriAI (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), the company will begin providing 'Igniform (Igniform),' a jig design software for manufacturing sites, starting July 1, 2026 (tentative). FabriAI is responsible for the development of this product, while Nihon 3D Printer handles sales.

'Igniform' is a desktop application that allows on-site workers without CAD expertise to intuitively design jigs and fixtures (jigs/fixtures) for use with 3D printers. By selecting a template and specifying STL data, molding data can be generated, supporting in-house production of jigs at the site.

Development Background

In manufacturing sites, there is a high demand for jigs used for part positioning, holding, inspection, and tool management. In recent years, in-house production of jigs using 3D printers has been expanding. However, designing the shape of jigs requires CAD operation skills, and the lack of personnel who can handle design or the dependence of the design process on specific individuals (personalization) has become a barrier to promoting in-house production.

Additionally, shape data and know-how handled at manufacturing sites are often confidential, and there are persistent concerns about entrusting data to cloud-based design services.

'Igniform' was developed as a product that achieves both CAD-free operability and fully offline operation to respond to the voices of the site: 'I want to design jigs even if I can't use CAD' and 'I want to operate without sending data outside.'

Product Overview

'Igniform' is an on-premises (installed) desktop application that operates on Windows and macOS. It does not require an internet connection and can complete the entire process from jig design to output of molding data (STL) within the site's terminal without sending design data externally. It adopts a Japanese user interface and is designed to be usable even by workers unfamiliar with 3D and CAD.

The product name 'Igniform' is a coined word combining 'ignite (ignite)' and 'form (shape),' embodying the idea of quickly turning site ideas into reality and lighting a fire in manufacturing. It features a small number of design steps, low learning cost, fully offline operation, and a rich set of templates that cover a wide range of applications, transforming jig design, which has often depended on a few individuals, into something that anyone on the site can handle.

Main Features

CAD-Free Template Design: Equipped with 8 types of templates including shadow boards, positioning plates, V-blocks, assembly guides, clamp fixing jigs, inspection/measuring jigs, welding positioning jigs, and logistics trays. You can design jigs simply by selecting the purpose and specifying dimensions and work shapes.

Jig Generation from Photos (Photo-to-STL): By placing the work on a dedicated tray with a 2D code at the specified position and taking a photo, the orientation is corrected based on the code, and the contour is extracted from the overhead image to generate a 2.5D shape. This allows you to quickly create placement jigs or shadow boards.

Japanese-Language Label Engraving Function: You can engrave characters such as management numbers and names on the surface of the jig, making identification and management at the site easier.

Printability Check and Molding Estimation: Before molding, the software automatically verifies the printability and suggests automatic corrections for problematic areas. It also estimates the molding time and material usage based on parameters such as the molding area size and head speed set within the software.

Featured Function Introduction

Creation of Workpiece Holders

When there is 3D data for the workpiece, this is the simplest method for creating a jig. By setting the percentage of the height direction that the jig covers in the loaded STL file, you can create a jig model in as few as 3 clicks.

Load the STL file, set the wrapping rate (the percentage of height covered from the bottom of the jig), and then click generate.

Simplification of Workpiece Holders

Models generated as workpiece holders tend to have shapes close to a box, which can sometimes result in longer molding times. By using the simplification function, you can change the jig to a shape consisting of a plate and a cone, reducing the molding time.

Select the generated jig, click shape simplification. The columns (cones) are automatically generated in several numbers, and manual addition is also possible. The lightweighting of the jig is completed with a few steps.

Shadow Board (Using Photo to STL)

The shadow board is a function for creating trays for organizing tools. In addition to creating from STL model data or 3D scan data of tools, you can also easily create models from photos using the Photo to STL function.

Place the work on the specified sheet or 3D print tray and take a photo. Import the photo into Igniform, automatically extract the contour, and complete the data for a dedicated tray (shadow board) in a few steps.

Igniform also includes various other functions/templates and plans to add more features through continuous updates.

Features of Igniform

Fully Offline/On-Premises Operation: The operation is completed within the terminal at the site without sending design data externally.

Fewer Steps for Jig Production: You can reach the output of molding data with the minimal procedure of selecting a template and specifying dimensions and shapes.

Low Learning Cost: No specialized CAD knowledge is required, and the Japanese UI allows on-site workers to start using it immediately.

Rich Templates: With 8 types of templates, it covers a wide range of applications from fixed position management, positioning, inspection, welding, to transportation.

Various jigs can be created using templates in a few steps.

Public Events (Exhibitions/Seminars)

2nd JP3DP User Forum in Osaka

Event Overview

Date and Time: June 19, 2026 (Fri) 14:00～19:00 (Reception starts at 14:00)

Venue: At Biz Center Osaka Honmachi (Osaka International Building) 2-3-13 Azuchicho, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Capacity: 50 people on a first-come, first-served basis

On the day, a seminar introducing Igniform will be held from 16:00 in Room 1701 (Seminar capacity: 35 people).

Separate registration is required for attendance and participation.

Please check the following notice page for details.

https://3dprinter.co.jp/news/13690/

9th Next Generation 3D Printer Exhibition Tokyo/AM JAPAN 2026 @ Tokyo Big Sight

At the exhibition 'Next Generation 3D Printer Exhibition' to be held for three days from July 1 (Wed) to 3 (Fri), 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, we will exhibit Igniform at our booth.

Booth Number: West Hall W14-10 (Raise3D Booth)