Aibuild's industrial robotic slicing platform is a recommended software partner for MD printing cells. AdaOne by Aibuild generates parametric toolpaths for non-planar, multi-planar, contour-conforming, and angular deposition strategies — the full range of advanced print modes that six-axis robotic systems enable. MD extruders are validated with Aibuild across ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Stäubli, and Universal Robots platforms.

Aibuild holds ISO 27001 and SOC2 certification and has been awarded Best AM Software by TCT. Features include non-planar toolpath generation, digital twin collision avoidance, automated print analytics, and a Mould Designer module for tooling workflows. Compatible with all major industrial robot brands.

ADAXIS is an ABB partner supplier whose AdaOne software was integrated into MD's robotic toolchain starting with the ADAXIS partnership announcement in 2022. AdaOne generates robot movement and extrusion values for non-planar, multi-planar, angular, contour-conforming, and radial printing strategies — the full range of advanced toolpaths that six-axis robotic printing enables over conventional gantry slicers.

MD sells AdaOne licenses directly and the software is validated for use with MD extruders on ABB platforms. Toolpaths generated by ADAXIS powered the publicly demonstrated simultaneous 8-axis print at Fabtech 2022 and the Louis Vuitton letter printing cell at 660 Madison Avenue. Compatible with FANUC, KUKA, and Stäubli in addition to ABB.

ABB's 3D Printing Powerpac (3DPP) for RobotStudio is validated for use with MD extruders across the ABB robot range. The workflow converts standard G-code from common slicers (Cura, etc.) or advanced slicers (AdaOne, AI-Build) into ABB robot programs — the same integration MD demonstrated live at Fabtech 2021 and that is included in the MDAC1's supported software stack.

RobotStudio provides offline simulation, collision avoidance, and digital twin capability before any physical motion occurs — a significant advantage for both production environments and educational settings where simulation-first workflows reduce learning curves and risk. ABB's STEM education packages bundled with MDAC1 deployments include RobotStudio access.

Beyond MD's certified partnerships with ABB, FANUC, and Universal Robots, MD extruders and printing packages are compatible with KUKA, Yaskawa, and Stäubli robotic platforms. These integrations are supported through MD's BYOM (Bring Your Own Motion) packages — designed for customers who already operate a robot from another manufacturer and want to add MD pellet extrusion without replacing their existing hardware investment.

KUKA compatibility is supported via Aibuild and ADAXIS toolpath software, both of which generate KUKA KRL natively. Yaskawa and Stäubli integrations are available through custom configuration. Contact MD to confirm your specific model's compatibility and discuss integration requirements.

PolyCore™ Pellets

Validated Material Partner

Polymaker's PolyCore™ family is a dedicated line of pellet materials developed specifically for Large Format Additive Manufacturing and Fused Granular Fabrication — built on Polymaker's decade-plus of material extrusion expertise. PolyCore pellets are sold directly through Filabot (MD's sister brand) with the Filabot EX6 listed as the recommended extruder, confirming the validated relationship between the two companies.

The PolyCore lineup spans a range of engineering applications directly relevant to MD's core markets: PETG-1013 and PETG-1113 (30% glass fiber reinforced, for outdoor structures, furniture, and low-temp molds), ABS-5012 and ABS-5022 (glass and carbon fiber reinforced, for tooling and molds up to 80°C), PC-7413 (for medium-temperature autoclave molds up to 120°C), ASA-3012 (UV and weather resistant, for outdoor fixtures), TPU-2000 (flexible), and PETG-1000 R85 (85% post-consumer recycled content for sustainable applications).

ecoPLAS® Pellets

Validated Material Partner

In April 2023, Filabot and Massive Dimension jointly announced availability of ecoPLAS® — REearthable's biodegradable, limestone-based pellet material — validated on the Filabot EX6 extruder with MD CTO Tyler McNaney confirming the material "extruded and printed with excellent results." ecoPLAS is available for purchase directly through both filabot.com and massivedimension.com.

ecoPLAS® is a limestone (CaCO₃) based compound that is biodegradable (ASTM D5511), industrially compostable (ASTM D5338), and FDA food-contact safe (GRAS). It performs comparably to polypropylene and HDPE, making it a drop-in sustainable alternative for large-format printing without equipment changes. Unusually, the material actively continues to sequester CO₂ for the life of the printed object — the limestone base traps carbon during formation and does not release it below 840°C.

Dahltram™ Pellets

⏳ Validation in Progress

Massive Dimension is currently in the process of validating Dahltram™ pellets from Airtech Advanced Materials Group — a California-based manufacturer whose thermoplastic polymer resins are widely used in aerospace composite tooling and large-format additive manufacturing. Dahltram is Airtech's dedicated LFAM pellet line, engineered specifically for composite mold fabrication, trimming tools, and high-performance structural applications.

Airtech is a major player in the LFAM materials space, with established partnerships  — and their Dahltram line covers a range including recycled grades (T-100GF, a recycled co-polyester with glass fiber reinforcement), high-temperature tooling grades, and materials suited to autoclave environments. Validation on MD hardware would give customers access to a materials ecosystem proven across the aerospace and defense sectors. Status: developing — check back for updates.

Additional validated pellet partnerships are in development. Contact MD to discuss material qualification for your specific application.