Optimise orientation
Powerful algorithms generate an ideal build orientation based on your criteria: support angle, support area, support volume and build height. Sliders and visual graphs keep you in control.
From to printed part, faster.
Streamline your CAD-to-print workflow on one platform.
- Orientation optimisation
- Support generation
- Nesting
- Path generation
INTRODUCTION.
AM Builder is the complete LPBF build preparation engine: one intuitive platform for mesh repair, nesting, orientation, support generation, slicing and path planning, with an extensible plugin architecture that grows with your production needs.
It is compatible with LPBF metal 3D printers across the market, and its guided workflow makes it one of the fastest tools for smart data preparation.
- Customisable database
- Identify critical support areas
- Multiple build sequences
- Define no-build zones
- Automatic part placement
Optimise OrientationLowest-cost build direction
Support GenerationOnly where it is needed
NestingMaximum plate utilisation
Path GenerationMachine-ready laser paths
KEY FEATURES.
Automated mesh repair & editing
Optimal build orientation
High-speed slicing engine
Intelligent part nesting
Smart support generation
Advanced path planning
Support-volume minimisation
CNC connectivity for easy post-processing
Single, directly printable output file
WHY AM BUILDER.
The challenge
- Fragmented toolchains force manual data transfer between prep steps
- Steep learning curves for data preparation slow AM adoption
How AM Builder helps
- Purpose-built for metal LPBF, with the shortest learning curve for metal printers
- Connects easily into the wider Intech software ecosystem, including AM OptoMet parameters and AM Simulation validation
- Extensible plugin architecture
HOW IT WORKS.
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Repair
Automatically detects and fixes non-manifold edges, holes and inverted normals before any prep step runs.
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Nest
Packs multiple parts onto the build plate, optimising for plate utilisation, part clearance and recoater travel direction.
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Orient
Scores candidate build orientations by overhang area, support volume and build time, then recommends the lowest-cost option.
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Support & path plan
Places supports only where overhang angle and thermal mass require them, then computes laser scan vectors and layer sequencing ready for the machine.
BENEFITS.
Support generation
Automatically generates the right type of support once a part is oriented, reducing post-processing time.
- Semi-automatic support generation for any number of parts on the plate
- Strong, easy-to-remove tips: arrow, cone and cylinder
- Optimised tree supports to reduce material use
- Edit individual supports
Path generation
A fast, robust slicer and path generator.
- Optimised tool paths to reduce build time
- Better surface quality on printed parts
- Interactive visualisation of slices and hatch vectors
- Import process parameters directly from AM OptoMet and reuse parameter libraries
Connected validation
Send prepared builds to AM Simulation to predict thermal and mechanical distortion, and apply pre-compensation before printing. Pair with AM BuildSmart for minimal-support builds on iFusion machines.
ONE WORKSPACE.
“Our team is very pleased with the performance of iFusion LPBF 3D printer along with build processing software AM Builder and parameter generation and optimization software AM OptoMet from your company.”Murugaiyan Amirthalingam, PhD, Head, Joining and Additive Manufacturing Laboratory, IIT Madras
CONNECTED IN AM SUITE.
AM Builder is one of the connected products in AMSuite, Intech's software ecosystem for the complete metal AM workflow.
