Speeding up the development of 3D printers

3 September 2024

Visionware3D, a Sydney-based provider of 3D printing software, has introduced a software platform designed to streamline the development of 3D printers. 

According to the company, Z-Engine is modular control software that drastically reduces the time and resources required to develop such printers. It provides out-of-the-box support for 3D printing workflows and is compatible with a wide range of printers, from low-cost consumer models to high-end industrial machines. 

Until now, developing a 3D printer has been an elaborate and expensive endeavor. Companies typically face complex technical challenges, as they need to develop and integrate software and hardware elements such as motion control, slicing, and user interfaces. Z-Engine removes these hurdles while being platform-independent: It runs on both Windows and various Linux-based embedded systems and provides APIs compatible with C/C++ and other languages. The engine also supports multiple printing technologies, including FDM, SLA, SLS, inkjet, DLP, and MSLA.

The Z-Engine software includes Z-Slicer, motion control, I/O management, and optional modules such as projection system interfaces (DLP and MSLA), jetting system interfaces (inkjet), and Z-Inspection (an integrated inspection system).

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