Renishaw and Materialise Introduce a New Advanced Manufacturing Build Processor

Renishaw, a global leader in precision engineering and additive manufacturing (AM), has announced the launch of a next-generation Build Processor (NxG BP), developed in collaboration with Materialise. The new software strengthens integration between Materialise Magics and Renishaw's RenAM metal AM systems, combining the proven flexibility of Materialise Magics with the productivity of Renishaw AM systems in a more streamline workflow.

The introduction of NxG BP fulfils Renishaw's commitment to provide customers with increasingly open and user-friendly workflows while ensuring best-in-class performance. Evolving from earlier solutions, the new processor enables direct export of job files from Magics to Renishaw machines using the QuantAM file format, eliminating manual file handling, reducing errors and saving valuable preparation time.

A key innovation is the Swim Lane feature, which intelligently distributes laser scanning across defined regions of the build platform. By preventing interference between lasers and managing overlap for full fusion, the system enhances part quality and consistency while reducing build times. Customers also benefit from integration with nTop implicit modelling workflows, making it easier to handle complex geometries and prepare jobs more efficiently.

To support quality assurance, NxG BP incorporates an integrated Inspector tool. This enables real-time verification of laser paths and job setup directly within the workflow, eliminating the need to switch between multiple software packages for quality checks. This data-driven approach allows users to identify and resolve potential issues before production begins. The processor is fully compatible with the complete RenAM machine range, extending the benefits of the new solution across Renishaw's installed base.

The Renishaw NxG Build Processor is designed for advanced AM “power users” who manage a wide variety of part types and need functionality that goes beyond what QuantAM alone provides. For these users, the combination of streamlined workflow, enhanced process control and accelerated job preparation represents a significant step forward in achieving consistent, repeatable and efficient metal AM production.

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