A key bottleneck for companies using additive manufacturing systems is the lack of traceability in the process — for example, when changes are made to STL files. RP Platform, a London-based company providing additive manufacturing automation software, launched its new file versioning system that allows additive manufacturing departments to fully trace their operations and better coordinate their project workflows. This system plugs the traceability gap by allowing additive manufacturing teams across industries to track all changes made to their CAD models and share updates with team members.

Full traceability is achieved as new file versions are automatically logged and stored as soon as they are uploaded to the platform, with the software automatically repairing and converting files before they are sent to production. The production process is coordinated by the company’s complete production management system. And as users no longer have to manually rename files or maintain duplicates of the same files, time is saved.

Noted Keyvan Karimi, CEO of RP Platform, “In the past, it has been challenging for companies to keep track of their additive manufacturing projects, particularly when STL files undergo numerous iterations. Our file versioning system eliminates this problem, and goes one step further towards a fully traceable additive manufacturing production process. Seeing exactly what changes have been made in the pre-production stage — and when — adds a whole new level of process quality for additive manufacturing, which is vital for industries such as automotive or aerospace.”

The file versioning system not only allows users to track changes to STL files, but also automatic file conversion and repair, alongside a full visualisation of file errors.

RP Platform
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