Prismslicer: New Software Revolutionizes Multi-Material 3d Printing Design

Prague-based startup Additive Appearance launched PrismSlicer, a software designed for multi-material inkjet 3D printing. It focuses on high color accuracy, volumetric control, and efficient material use. * **Key Features:** PrismSlicer uses a volumetric approach, unlike traditional surface-based slicers. It supports 3D gradients, material property interpolation, and adaptive color mixing. This allows precise control over visual and functional features. * **Benefits:** The software includes photorealistic visualization, automated color optimization, and volumetric design tools. It reduces trial-and-error, decreases print failures, and accelerates production. * **Industry Impact:** PrismSlicer supports platforms like Stratasys PolyJet and Quantica NovoJet. It caters to industries such as industrial design, healthcare, and rapid prototyping. The software also promotes sustainability by reducing the need for physical test prints. Researchers are also advancing multi-material 3D printing. A team from the University of Colorado Boulder developed a system for repeatable 3D printed properties by mixing materials. MIT, Harvard, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute created hybrid living materials using inkjet 3D printing, combining resins and chemical signals to activate microbes for potential medical applications.