Additive manufacturing and advanced 3D printing have revolutionized modern product design and production. However, as valuable intellectual property (IP) moves through complex digital supply chains, securing proprietary 3D CAD models becomes a top priority. Designed for high-end additive manufacturing, Autodesk Netfabb provides powerful tools for print preparation, design optimization, and build simulation. But how do you ensure your proprietary design data remains protected wherever it travels?
The Challenge of Protecting 3D IP in Collaborative Environments
As engineering teams collaborate with external suppliers, partners, and vendors, critical CAD files are constantly shared. Traditional security measures often fall short once a file leaves the corporate network, exposing sensitive designs to unauthorized access, IP theft, or accidental distribution. To safeguard these critical assets, organizations require dynamic security controls that protect data at rest, in transit, and in use.
Seamless Protection with NextLabs SkyDRM
NextLabs SkyDRM delivers robust Digital Rights Management (DRM) designed specifically for complex enterprise workflows. Through seamless integration with Autodesk Netfabb (integrated within Autodesk Fusion), SkyDRM applies persistent, policy-based protection directly to your critical 3D assets.
With this integration, security policies are enforced automatically without disrupting engineer productivity. Key security capabilities include:
- Persistent Encryption: Files remain encrypted at all times, ensuring unauthorized users cannot view, copy, or modify sensitive 3D models.
- Granular Access Control: Define precisely who can view, edit, export, or print files based on user roles, department, and contextual attributes.
- Centralized Audit & Traceability: Track file access and usage activity in real time, giving administrators full visibility into how proprietary designs are utilized across global supply chains.
Empowering Secure Digital Manufacturing
By extending NextLabs SkyDRM protection to Autodesk Netfabb, enterprises can confidently share additive manufacturing files across global teams and external partner networks. Engineers can focus on optimizing 3D prints and streamlining production, knowing that critical IP is continuously guarded against unauthorized exposure.
Elevate your CAD data security today. With NextLabs SkyDRM, protecting your advanced manufacturing data is effortless, secure, and built for modern digital enterprise needs.
