
The Czech company Additive Appearance has released PrismSlicer, a software specially designed for multi-material 3D printing. The solution was developed by a team led by Tobias Rittig, CTO and co-founder of the spin-off from Charles University in Prague. PrismSlicer is aimed in particular at inkjet-based 3D printing processes, where previous software solutions often reach their limits.
A key feature of PrismSlicer is its volumetric mode of operation. While traditional slicers usually rely on two-dimensional surface models, PrismSlicer works with a voxel-based approach. This means that the software supports complex, three-dimensional color gradients, dynamic material transitions and adaptive color mixing. This enables users to utilize the full power of their printers and achieve photorealistic results.
The software includes an integrated render engine that delivers print previews with high precision. This allows effects such as material transparency and color gradients to be realistically assessed before the actual print. PrismSlicer automatically adjusts coloring and surface structures using spectral corrections, which should significantly reduce the error rate during printing. Users can control the entire process interactively.
The software is compatible with common 3D printing systems, including PolyJet printers from Stratasys and the NovoJet system from Quantica. Individual adaptations to other inkjet-based printers are also possible. Operating systems such as Windows, macOS and Linux are supported.
Additive Appearance offers PrismSlicer as a subscription model with regular updates. Further functions and supported platforms are to be added in the future.
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