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MatterControl model 1.1, might be making its debut on Might 14th. Powered by an unimaginable new slicing engine – MatterSlice – the newest model of MatterControl delivers a metric ton of nice new options and makes the method of turning concepts into actuality extra intuitive than ever earlier than.

Posted on December 18, 2015

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Kevin Pope

On Might 14, 2014, 3D printing lovers in all places will be capable of obtain the most recent model of MatterControl – MatterHackers’ software program resolution for desktop 3D printing. Our intent with MatterControl has been to supply an intuitive, skilled grade software program expertise made particularly for open customary 3D printers.  Model 1.1 continues to ship on that intent. Beneath is a preview of a few of our favourite new options.

Versatile Consumer Interface

One of the vital seen modifications to MatterControl 1.1 is the newly revamped responsive Consumer Interface. Whereas many points of the intuitive format have stayed the identical, a fast press of the ‘maximize’ window button will reveal that MatterControl is now pleased to take full benefit of your obtainable display screen actual property.  Whereas the unique ‘compact mode’ remains to be obtainable (and actually the default view) customers will discover that they now have considerably extra management over what instruments and screens they need to see.

MatterControl slicer showing a test part on the build plate with filament settings

View all the pieces without delay with the brand new Widescreen mode


MatterControl slicer interface showing ABS temperature settings and print preview

MatterControl now additionally is available in a lighter selection


For the aesthetically discerning, MatterControl 1.1 additionally consists of quite a few new theme choices, together with a lightweight theme (proven above).

Customizable Presets – Materials and High quality Settings

Managing a number of slice settings turned simpler in MatterControl 1.1.  With the brand new presets software, you’ll be able to simply toggle between predetermined printer-specific settings for various supplies and totally different qualities.

MatterControl slice settings with material dropdown selecting HIPS

Slice presets make it simple to change between supplies


Slice Presets Editor showing fast preset layer height and print speed settings

Superior customers can view and customise presets


For starting customers, presets make it simple to get what you need with out the trouble of diving into particular person settings.  For superior customers, presets present the final word in handy customization.

Print Historical past

The brand new Print Historical past retains file of what you printed and when, offering a handy approach to discover and re-print previous objects.  It is also a good way to reply the query – “How lengthy did that print take final time?” 

MatterControl slice settings screen with print history and ABS fast quality layer height controls

View a file of your printing exploits


New Instrument – The Picture Converter

Along with different nice options, MatterControl 1.1 will even embody its first non-obligatory paid addon – the brand new Picture Converter software which permits anybody to transform a 2D picture right into a 3D print. With this software, anybody could make 3D printable designs just by dropping in a picture file.

MatterControl 1.1 interface showing Installed Plugins with Cutout Creator and Text Creator

Entry the non-obligatory new Picture Converter plugin by way of the ‘Create’ button


MatterControl Cutout Creator turning a horse silhouette into a 3D model

The Picture Converter permits you to 3D print any black & white picture


Ornate red oval frame model in a 3D design editor

An image body design created with the Cutout Creator


Powered by MatterSlice – Quicker, Smarter Slicing

The most recent model of MatterControl will now embody MatterSlice, a quicker, extra correct slicing engine that makes use of an intuitive layer-based settings and supplies extra clever suggestions in the course of the slicing course of.  MatterSlice’s improved path discount algorithms ship higher outcomes, quicker.

Slicer toolpath preview of nested 3D printed parts

Slicing elements with MatterSlice


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