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3D printing software<\/h1>\n\n\n

In addition to deciding on a suitable additive manufacturing process<\/strong> and a suitable 3D printer model <\/strong>, the selection of the right software<\/strong> is also one of the decisions that must be made as part of the 3D printing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can’t do it without it – the software is essential <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Special software <\/strong>is required to operate a 3D printer<\/strong>. This converts designed 3D models<\/strong> into a machine code (G-code)<\/strong> and transmits all information relevant for printing to the 3D printer<\/strong>. Without the software steps 2. and 3. no 3D printing process is possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3D printing software: Central importance in pre-processing (2. + 3.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What job do “Slicer” and “Host” do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Two programs are required to operate a 3D printer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slicer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The slicer cuts the 3D object to be printed into layers and creates the necessary commands for the machine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The host program controls the printer directly using the commands generated by the slicer.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The slicer is of central importance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

The slicer <\/strong>is now more important than the host program. On the one hand, because most printers<\/strong> today are already supplied with a <\/strong>fully-fledged controller and host. <\/strong>On the other hand, there are already many all-in-one programs<\/strong> that are both slicer<\/strong> and host programs <\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

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WHICH 3D printing software is the right one?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

There are various 3D printing software programs. While some of them are only compatible with a few 3D printers, the majority of programs can be used with a large number of different devices. Many 3D printer software solutions are available free of charge. <\/p>\n\n

However, if you are looking for a professional solution, free versions quickly reach their limits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With the right software for industrial 3D printing <\/strong>, you not only reduce costs<\/strong>, but also increase the efficiency<\/strong> of the 3D printing process. For companies that need suitable software for industrial use, we can recommend<\/strong> one of the following 3D printing software solutions: <\/p>\n\n

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