Tools to check for non-manifold edges, naked curves, or intersecting geometries that could ruin a 3D print or casting tree.
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Note: MatrixGold is natively built for Windows; Mac users must use Boot Camp or a separate PC partition.
Because the developers (Stuller/Gemvision) are also major manufacturers, the software is obsessed with "printability." It has built-in analysis tools to check wall thickness, minimum distances for casting, and weight estimation (calculating gold/silver volume and weight automatically).
| Feature | MatrixGold | Rhino 3D (pure) | ZBrush | |--------|-----------|----------------|--------| | Parametric history | ✅ Strong | ❌ Limited (Grasshopper) | ❌ | | Jewelry-specific tools | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Manual | ❌ | | Organic sculpting | 🟡 Basic | ❌ | ✅ Excellent | | Learning curve | Steep | Steep | Moderate (sculpting) | | Best for | Production/CAD | General modeling | High-detail art | gemvision matrix gold
Generates production-ready geometry, includes metal weight and gem report panels, and exports optimized STL files for 3D printing. Community Perspectives
What do you currently use for your jewelry design work?
Instantly view the estimated metal weight (in gold, platinum, or silver) and total diamond carat weight before you ever print the piece. This allows for hyper-accurate pricing on the spot. Tools to check for non-manifold edges, naked curves,
Are you focused on or mass manufacturing ?
Traditional NURBS modeling is mathematically precise but rigid. MatrixGold introduces . This allows designers to sculpt organic shapes like wax carving—pushing and pulling surfaces as if they were clay—while retaining the mathematical precision required for 3D printing.
There is a tension between "Does it cast well?" and "Does it look sexy on the web?" MatrixGold resolves this with its integrated engine. Instantly view the estimated metal weight (in gold,
What is your ? (hand sketching, traditional bench work, or another CAD software?)
Setting gemstones manually in general CAD packages is notoriously time-consuming. MatrixGold streamlines this process with dedicated automation tools:
Gemvision offers:
: Modify a design at any stage (e.g., changing a stone size or ring profile), and the entire model updates automatically.
: Instantly calculate the total carat weight of stones and the estimated metal weight in gold, platinum, or silver.