Icelandic software startup Euler has launched Euler Viewer, a browser-based, no-install tool designed to visualize layer-by-layer build images from metal LPBF printers.

Icelandic software startup Euler has launched Euler Viewer, a browser-based, no-install tool designed to visualize layer-by-layer build images from metal LPBF printers. The platform allows operators to upload existing machine-generated images to review build progress, identify obstructions, warp, and spatter without requiring direct hardware integration. CEO Dr. Eythor Runar Eiriksson stated the tool is free to use, serving as a gateway to the company's paid machine vision-powered platform that provides automated defect detection and predictive failure alerts. The software includes SOC 2 Type II controls to ensure data security for industrial users.

This release addresses the persistent industry challenge of underutilized process monitoring data in metal LPBF production. While many OEMs provide proprietary monitoring software, third-party, hardware-agnostic viewers like Euler's offer a centralized way to manage data across mixed-fleet environments. By lowering the barrier to entry with a free viewer, Euler is positioning itself to capture market share in the growing AM software segment, which is increasingly focused on quality assurance and digital thread integration. The company competes with established in-situ monitoring solutions from major hardware OEMs and specialized software providers like Sigma Additive Solutions or Phase3D.

For operators, this tool provides a low-friction method to standardize post-build analysis without significant capital expenditure. The primary value lies in the transition from manual, time-intensive visual inspection to a structured, digital review process. Users should evaluate how easily these image exports integrate with their existing quality management systems before scaling to the company's paid predictive analytics suite.