SLM Solutions, Assembrix Work to Ensure Secure Remote Printing

Following the integration of Assembrix VMS software into SLM Solutions’ machines, both companies are now working to ensure the enhanced safety and full protection of customers' intellectual property, which is made possible through the utilization of blockchain and encryption technologies.

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SLM Solutions, a provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, and Assembrix, a provider of 3D printing software, say they have made remarkable progress in securing remote printing. Building upon the successful integration of Assembrix VMS software into SLM Solutions’ machines, the companies are now embarking on the next phase to ensure enhanced safety and full protection of customers’ intellectual property (IP). This is made possible through the utilization of state-of-the-art blockchain and encryption technologies.

Together, the companies say they are committed to further strengthening their integrated solution, aiming for industrial-scale production. Notably, Nanyang Polytechnic’s AM Innovation Center has already embraced this technology, enabling learners to gain hands-on experience developing innovative solutions for the industry.

“By leveraging secure cloud-based solutions, more manufacturing companies can explore remote arrangements while upholding the highest quality control standards,” says Zaw Hlwan Moe, manager at Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Engineering. “Technological advancements like these can significantly boost productivity in the additive manufacturing industry.”

Assembrix says it has introduced a revolutionary cloud-based platform that virtualizes 3D industrial printing. Its Virtual Manufacturing Space platform (VMS) is designed to simplify and secure the entire AM process, from the initial part model to the verified physical part and beyond.

“With the increasing demand for secure distributed manufacturing solutions, the ‘Assembrix inside’ integration with SLM Solutions sets the new standard, providing the most secure solution available,” says Lior Polak, Assembrix CEO. “It brings substantial value to manufacturers worldwide, reducing costs and mitigating risks.”

The companies say that a new era of secure remote AM is here thanks to the seamless integration of SLM Solutions’ metal printers with Assembrix software. Customers can now embrace remote printing without any concerns about the safety of their intellectual property. The next phase of this joint project aims to deliver industrial-scale solutions.

“The productive partnership between SLM Solutions and Assembrix empowers customers to fully leverage secure remote printing processes, supporting their distributed manufacturing strategies,” says Nicolas Lemaire, software product manager at SLM Solutions. “It enhances SLM Solutions’ growing software and service solution portfolio, establishing itself as the leading additive manufacturing technology in the market.”

Learn more about how SLM Solutions integrates Assembrix VMS software for secure remote printing. The integration is said to enable the creation of a reliable, international AM ecosystem with new opportunities across the entire value chain.
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