3D People has integrated AMIS Runtime software across its London-based additive manufacturing facility to automate build preparation for SLS and MJF production systems.

3D People has integrated AMIS Runtime software across its London-based additive manufacturing facility to automate build preparation for SLS and MJF production systems. Supported by a 2025 Made Smarter UK grant, the deployment enables automated nesting, slicing, and scheduling for parts manufactured in PA12 and TPU. Co-founders Sasha Bruml and Felix Manley oversaw the implementation, which connects directly to the company's existing MES to manage high-density builds across multiple shifts. The project aims to eliminate manual bottlenecks, allowing the service provider to scale output for automotive, robotics, and marine sectors without increasing headcount.

This deployment highlights the increasing necessity of software-driven automation in high-mix, low-volume service bureaus. As additive manufacturing moves toward production-grade repeatability, the bottleneck has shifted from hardware throughput to pre-processing efficiency. By automating the digital workflow, 3D People addresses the common industry challenge of human error in nesting and file preparation, which often limits the utilization rates of SLS and MJF machines. This move aligns with broader trends in the UK manufacturing sector to digitize legacy workflows to remain competitive against global service providers.

For service providers, the value of this integration lies in the reduction of non-value-added engineering time. 3D People must now demonstrate that the automated nesting rules maintain consistent part quality across varied geometries to justify the software investment. Buyers of 3D printed parts should expect more stable lead times as the facility shifts from manual scheduling to data-driven, continuous production cycles.