C6 Unique Features

How it compares with existing softwares

Unlike other slicing softwares, C6 is a combination of slicing engine + 3D print platform. The aim for C6 is to provide a holistic framework for 3D printing workplaces. This note gives a quick idea about the USPs of C6, and a quick comparison with other existing slicing softwares.

C6 unique features

• Complete Framework - C6 is the first fully integrated slicing platform - Slicer engine + User, quality and project management + Cloud storage - in India, and one of its kind globally as well

• Fiber Printing - C6 supports Continuous fiber prints slicing along with thermoplastic

• Save slicing data - C6 is not designed as a one-time slicer. It is built to manage 3D printing jobs. You can save your files, G-code for future perusal, or even edit the saved jobs with different settings.

• Design iterations - C6 enables users to perform design iterations by saving multiple versions of a sliced part with different settings. This is useful in rapid prototyping and coming up with the best print settings for a part

• User Management - C6 has in-built user management i.e. you can login in your account from anywhere and access your print jobs. The web-based architecture allows easy access from any modern system without downloading any package

• Project Management - C6 has in-built project management i.e. You can create new projects and new jobs inside them. This helps categorize your 3D print work nicely, without having to save numerous 3D part and G-code files in your system

• Quality Management - C6 allows you to perform in-platform quality assurance tasks - Mark non-conformances, add images of quality issues, mark a part approved or failed. These quality assurance steps make sure your printed parts follow your organization's quality protocols.

• User chosen privacy - C6 gives user full freedom to save or avoid saving the files on cloud. Saved files allow user to access the files later in future, and make changes to them

• Remote printing and monitoring - Remote printing using Repetier server and live print monitoring ! (Feature under testing)

• Encryption - C6 file system is encrypted. The files uploaded by user will be stored safely in a cloud storage. The communication between the web-app and server is also encrypted

• Feedback System - We appreciate and expect feedback from our users. C6 has a special in-built feedback system which allows users to report bugs, and well as suggest new features and enhancements

• Auto-update - C6 auto-updates! Yes, you don't need to downloads regular updates, or risk auto updates of a software which can break your system. With each update, you can be sure that C6 will work the same, and your data remains intact

• Preset Management - With C6, you can create and save endless number of print presets i.e. combination of settings. E.g. A set of settings to print ABS for a fine finish, another set of settings for quickest print time, another set for PLA, another for PEEK etc.

• Printer Management - You can add any number of printers to the interface, and define the print presets based on that. C6 remembers the settings associated with each printer, so when you select the printer, the associated presets will show up

• Print history and statistics - Using the project and job management modules, C6 is able to show print history and related statistics on user Dashboard. This includes

  • Latest projects

  • Latest print jobs

  • Material inventory

  • Latest quality checks

  • Print statistics (by day, week, month)

Upcoming Features

C6 is already feature-heavy compared to other slicers, but we are currently working on a lot more user-friendly features like

• Custom fiber placement capability (Manual)

• Predictive fiber placement (Automatic)

• In-line G-code editor

• Native CAD File Imports - STEP, DAE, IGES.

• Zillar - Technique to Increase Part strength along Z axis.

• Fully Smartphone based slicing and printer operations

• Two Factor Authentication

• Organization management - Assign roles to users in your organization e.g. designer, quality management, manager, etc.

Comparison

Features	C6	Cura	Prusa Slicer	Slic3r	Simplify3d	Eiger	Aura
Reinforced CCF Infill	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Reinforced CCF Walls	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Complete framework	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
User management	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Project management	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Quality management	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Print Versioning	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Remote Printing and Monitoring	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Server-Side Computation	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Encryption	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Feedback system	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Auto-update	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Organisation management	🛠	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
In-line g-code viewer	🛠	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌
In-line g-code editor	🛠	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Smart-phone based interface	🛠	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Printer management	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅
Preset management	✅	✅	✅		✅	❌
Print history and statistics	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Smart manipulation	🛠	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Themes	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Two Factor Authentication	🛠	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Social Login - Google	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Smart Seams	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌
Conditional G-Code/PostProcessing	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Modifier Meshes	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌
Customization of Settings	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Native CAD file Import(STEP,IGES...)	🛠	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Auto Orientation for printablilty.	🛠	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Print Non Manifold Meshes	🛠	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
3D Model Marketplace	🛠	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌