Preparing to enter 3D software world, CANVAS makes multi-material and multi-color printing much easier.
Mosaic, the company the introduced the Palette multi-color multi-material accessory for filament extrusion 3D printers, is introducing CANVAS, a multi-material software platform. CANVAS is being designed as a universal platform, but it will not be open source. Mosaic’s Plaetter hardware can function next to different printers, and this will stay true with the release of CANVAS. The software will thus be compatible with market leading desktop 3D printers such as the Ultimaker 3, BCN3D Sigma, and other .gcode/.x3g multi-material 3D printers. As long as the hardware above continues to allow for non-proprietary file types, you will be able to use CANVAS.
At the beginning, the focus will be on simplifying the user experience that comes with multi-color and multi-material printing. This will be as a result of focus on the CANVAS multi-material slicer, intuitively allowing the addition and assignment of color. This will add a significant amount of value to users by creating a simpler workflow, and cleaner experience.Next up the platform will work toward improving efficiency, ensuring that multi-color and multi-material parts are printed in an optimal way. This will include decreasing print time, decreasing transition towers and other waste material, and increasing the functional properties.
CANVAS goals extend beyond filament extrusion 3D printing, to bring a customization platform to all forms of digital manufacturing. Bringing the ability to personalize products to the mass market, and having these products be delivered through a number of manufacturing platforms. The platform is being built in the cloud allowing users to store and share printer settings, files, and most importantly their models.