AMIS has introduced the AMIS Runtime automation and scripting engine to help eliminate repetitive build preparation tasks, reduce operator errors, and enable hands-off additive manufacturing workflows.
According to the company, AMIS Runtime is the first software platform to offer fully autonomous, continuously re‑nested build preparation for additive manufacturing.
Automating the complete build preparation workflow from part import and slicing to intelligent nesting and exporting, AMIS says that operations become more consistent, configurable and repeatable across SLS, MJF, Binder and Material Jetting systems.
With the tool, users can define part‑specific nesting behaviour based on size class, geometry, shell density, metadata flags, or business rules, allowing different part types to follow different optimisation strategies. This level of control enables highly efficient build creation that adapts dynamically to the part mix. Runtime also supports continuous re‑nesting, regenerating automatically when new pars arrive, or priorities change, as long as a build is not printing. Parts and batches effectively behave as a virtual inventory, enabling flexible scheduling, higher utilisation, and just‑in‑time build preparation without manual intervention.
By automating these steps, Runtime gives teams the freedom to focus on value‑adding work such as machine management, quality inspection, and process optimisation.
“Build preparation drives both quality and economics in additive manufacturing,” said Kris Binon, Managing Director at AMIS. “By automating this step, AMIS Runtime helps users achieve better density, fewer errors, and smoother workflows — and that translates directly into lower cost per part and more predictable production. Early adopters already see the difference in day‑to‑day operations.”
Prior to launch, AMIS Runtime was deployed at two industrial production sites, where early adopters helped refine the feature set based on real‑world bottlenecks and high‑volume production needs. One of them has since selected AMIS Runtime after evaluating multiple automation solutions on the market, citing its end‑to‑end control, predictable behaviour, and seamless integration with AMIS Pro.
In addition to these capabilities, AMIS suggests the tool will increase value per build and reduce cost per part, ensure consistency across shifts, and increase throughput.
