MatterControl is an open source 3D printing software that provides a complete printing solution. It allows for easy setup and use with features like automatic print leveling, multiple slicing engines, and an intuitive interface. The software also has advanced capabilities like automatic print calibration and a plugin system to add new functionalities. MatterControl is continuously developing new features such as mobile control and support for additional 3D printer and file types.

1. MatterControl

2. Open Source
Open Source as of Today
• Give Back to the Community
• More Open - Rather than Less
• https://github.com/MatterHackers

3. MatterControl
A Complete Printing Solution
• Plug and Print
• Multiple Slicing Engines
• Automatic Print Leveling
• Advanced Plating
• Plugin System (Creation Tools)
• Can be Customized for OEMs

4. Plug and Print
Easy to Setup, Easy to Use
• Built in Printer Configurations
• All Settings in one Place
• Layered settings coming soon.
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Filament Type
Output Goal (hollow, solid, etc…)
Part-Specific Settings

5. Multiple Slicing Engines
• Slic3r
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Widely used and supported - Mature
• CuraEngine
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New, very fast and with tool paths
• MatterSlice
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Based on Skeinforge, in development, c#
• All Setting Shared Between Engines
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You can switch anytime without creating new settings

6. Automatic Print Leveling
Getting Your Printer Working
• Step by Step Wizard
• Auto Calibrates z-height
• Auto Compensates to Make Level

7. Advanced Plating
Organize Your Prints
• Easy intuitive controls
• Split into discrete objects
• Rotate, Scale and Mirror
• Click and Drag

8. Plugin System
Add Functionality
• Creation Tools
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Text Creator
• Notifications (Email, SMS)
• Coming Soon
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Outline Creator
Part Combiner
Simple CAD

9. What’s Next?
• MatterControl Tablet
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Intuitive networked printing
Control from anywhere
Monitor from your phone or web
On board slicing and touch controls
• Support for AMF
• Support for SLA and SLS printers

10. Thank You!
You can find us and MatterControl at:
mattercontrol.com