Thank you for choosing AMIS PRO, your professional editor for Jetting and Sintering Additive Manufacturing Technologies. We hope this manual serves as a valuable resource as you explore the advanced capabilities of AMIS PRO version %% #version %%2.0. For any assistance or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated #Support team. Happy 3D-printing! **This document is valid for AMIS Pro version %% #version %% 2.0 only.** ##### 1. About AMIS Pro / this manual [[About AMIS Pro|AMIS Pro]] is the professional editor for jetting- and sintering-based Additive Manufacturing systems. The workflow-based software allows for end-to-end Build Preparation for: * [[Binder Jetting]] (BJ), * [[Material jetting]] (MJ), * [[Multi-Jet Fusion]] (MJF), and * [[Selective Laser Sintering]] (SLS) AM systems. AMIS Pro is developed by [[About AMIS|AMIS]], the AM-dedicated department of [[About HYBRID Software|HYBRID Software]]. AMIS Pro has been designed to follow a typical AM-workflow for the abovementioned technologies; a typical user would follow the following process steps: - Adding (multiple) parts into the printers' [[Print box]]; - while adding the part(s), check for errors in the file(s) and correct the errors if possible; - optimizing the parts for 3D-printing - this includes part positioning, scaling and rotation; - Apply binder-, material-, and part-optimization algorithms; - Optimally nest the parts into the Print box; - (preview the) Slicing of the build box; - Send the print instructions to the printer (i.e. slice the batch, 3D-RIP the batch or export the batch). ![[note.svg]] *This manual is following this same workflow-based logic in the chapters %% #reference %%5 to 9. Features and functionalities are arranged according to the standard workflow for batch preparation. Nevertheless, AMIS Pro allows for smooth back-and-forth navigation through these steps. * ##### 2. Purpose of AMIS Pro Overall, the goal of the software is to contribute to a lower cost-per-part, while increasing printer output and guaranteeing consistent, high print and part quality. This is achieved through: - workflow-based, fast and accurate Build Preparation, including nesting and slicing; - a user-oriented, intuitive interface; and - continued support and upgrades by the AMIS team. ##### 3. Target Audience AMIS Pro is intended for use by **AM engineers**, (AM) **production managers** and/or **dedicated machine (printer) operators**. It is advised that other people involved in the production chain (e.g. **design engineers**, **post-process** operators and managers, **administrators**) get acquainted with the (features of) AMIS Pro, in order to improve internal communication and cooperation between departments. ##### 4. Key Features Overview AMIS Pro is intended for off-cloud use on Mac (MacOS) and Microsoft (Windows) systems. AMIS Pro is specifically aimed at binder jetting technologies; key features included in the AMIS Pro version %% #version %%2.0 are: * Import parts in .stl, .step (.stp) and .3mf file formats * full-color, multi-material/multi-binder visualisation * Dense and fast nesting * Part and batch visualisation * Full interactive control of parts * Part selection and duplication/multiplication of parts * Part scaling, positioning and rotation in 3 dimensions * Save batches as 3mf files with fully positioned parts - Part, [[Batch]] and Printer management - 3D Asset overview - Part slicing to .svg or .tiff, or export as 3mf. - Slice output optimized for Meteor Inkjet Printhead Electronics (adaptable)