3D Sprint

What 3D Sprint is

3D Sprint prepares and optimizes CAD and polygon data for additive manufacturing on 3D Systems plastic printers. It lists support for color-jet printing, digital light processing, multi-jet printing, stereolithography, and selective laser sintering. The software can import native CAD files from industry-leading CAD systems, analyze part geometry, correct some translation errors, and provide manual polygon editing and hole filling. For print preparation, it offers support generation, build placement, 3D nesting, printability checks, slicing, and estimates of build time and material. Users can submit jobs, manage printer queues and priorities, and view directly connected, networked, or shared printers. Basic is a complimentary license included with purchases of specific 3D Systems plastic printers, and a 30-day trial is listed. Pro adds advanced fixing and nesting, more support editing, custom printability checks, scan ordering, and a user-defined SLS cage. Pro upgrades an existing Basic license; add-ons also require an existing 3D Sprint license. Paid-option pricing is on request.

Who it suits

It suits users preparing jobs for 3D Systems plastic printers who need CAD and polygon preparation, print setup, or printer queue management. Windows is the listed platform.

Limits

Basic is a complimentary license included with purchases of specific 3D Systems plastic printers. Pro requires an existing Basic license and reverts to Basic if it is not renewed; add-ons require an existing 3D Sprint license.

Getting started

1. Visit the 3D Sprint website.
2. Use a Windows system.
3. Start with the complimentary Basic license included with purchases of specific 3D Systems plastic printers, or use the 30-day trial.
4. Request pricing for paid options.
5. Upgrade an existing Basic license to Pro or add modules to an existing 3D Sprint license if needed.

Verdict

3D Sprint brings data preparation, print setup, and printer management into one Windows workflow for 3D Systems plastic printers. The complimentary Basic license is tied to purchases of specific printers, while Pro and add-ons have license prerequisites and pricing on request.