Roboze Unveils Prometheus Software

Roboze recently announced its Prometheus software platform, which provides easy end-to-end workflow management.

At RAPID + TCT last month, Roboze introduced its Prometheus software platform to complement its industrial-grade 3D printers. (Image courtesy of Roboze.)

At RAPID + TCT last month, Roboze introduced its Prometheus software platform to complement its industrial-grade 3D printers. (Image courtesy of Roboze.)

To fully optimize 3D prints while using the latest industrial-grade printers, the right slicing software is needed to streamline the process for exceptional results. At RAPID + TCT, which was held September 13-15 in Chicago,

Roboze unveiled its high-quality software platform Prometheus.

“We want our customers to extract the maximum performance from our machines and, at the same time, experience improved print preparation operations, starting from the first slicing phase,” said Alession Lorusso, Roboze founder and CEO. “We worked continuously for two years to develop software that matches the quality of our printers and provided added value to our customers.” 

Slicing software is an essential component of 3D printing. At the basic level, it converts the drawing into instructions, or g-codes, that the printer can understand. During the process, objects are separated into layers, or sliced, and given values to determine how each layer needs to be built, from material usage to thickness and more. More advanced software takes the process to another level by including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. 

“Our customers and their experiences informed the development of Prometheus, which dramatically simplifies the printing process and increases the performance of Roboze printers,” said Antonio Pastore, Roboze head of engineering. “Just as 3D printers are constantly evolving, software must also evolve and accelerate ongoing hardware and automation enhancements. I am very proud of the results of this technological achievement, which addresses and overcomes all of the limitations of other software products in the market.” 

Named after a mythological character, the software was developed with the user in mind and was designed to include a user-friendly interface that is intuitive and based on user recommendations. The technology behind it allows for the quick creation of g-codes, which means that profile management is no longer needed for processing large models. The user has complete control over the polymer and composite printing process. Another bonus is that the software has cross-browser capability, enabling users to securely and quickly print with their preferred browser.

As one of the leaders in the manufacturing of 3D printers and material development—PEEK, Carbon PEEK, ULTEM AM9085F, and Carbon PA—Roboze had unique insight into machine performance, material properties, and more to develop its software. The company is an innovator of fused filament fabrication (FFF), which has made additive manufacturing an optimal solution in aerospace, automotive, tooling and similar industries, and the Prometheus software will work with Roboze’s Professional Series of printers. That includes the ARGO 1000, which is set for release in 2022.

While Roboze didn’t divulge too much when it unveiled its new software, prospective users will soon get to know all the details. The Prometheus software is expected to be available by the end of 2021.

Interested in other new 3D printing offerings? Check out Stratasys Introduces New 3D Printing Materials and GrabCAD Partner at RAPID + TCT and Markforged Releases Aerospace-Ready Materials Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A.