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AM workflow and build-prep software

3D Printing & AdditiveMES & ERP

Summary

Materialise provides 3D printing software and services for industrial and medical additive manufacturing, including data and build preparation.

Workflow

  1. Repair and prepare print files.
  2. Nest and plan builds.
  3. Manage AM production data.
  4. Scale to volume manufacturing.

Tools

Source: https://www.materialise.com (vendor page, accessed Oct 13, 2026). Workflow steps are a general outline; check the vendor for specifics.

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