Bambu Lab Unveils a Complementary Software Solution for Simultaneous Control of Multiple 3D Printers - LAN Mode Print Farm Manager offers a standalone, cloud-free system streamlining bulk 3D printing operations.
Bambu Lab, a leading innovator in the 3D printing industry, has launched a new software solution designed to streamline the management of 3D print farms - the Bambu Farm Manager. This cloud-free tool, available for Windows 10 or higher, is set to revolutionise the way professionals manage their 3D printing operations.
The software, which remains free to use, is capable of controlling an unlimited number of X1 Carbon, P1, and A1 lineup 3D printers from a single screen. One such user is Korneel Bullens, who manages a print farm in the Netherlands. Korneel's clients require proof that their files never leave the building, adherence to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Bambu Farm Manager is designed to address these data security and privacy concerns.
The software requires initial internet access for activation, printer verification, and firmware downloads. Once set up, it operates entirely on a local network (LAN), providing users with enhanced control and privacy. This focus on simplicity and local control differentiates the Bambu Farm Manager from other advanced farm management software in the market.
While specific advanced features for the Bambu Farm Manager have not been explicitly detailed, it is reasonable to infer that the software will offer comprehensive printer status monitoring and control, job scheduling and queue management across multiple printers, and local data management to enhance privacy and security. It may also integrate with Bambu Lab printers and possibly other brands for centralised management.
Bambu Lab is planning to release more advanced features at a paid tier, but is currently exploring customer needs. By Q3, the software will be compatible with X1E printers, and by Q4 with H2D printers. The program offers real-time monitoring, batch control, smart job queuing, and file organisation features.
It's worth noting that the Bambu Farm Manager is incompatible with the Bambu Handy mobile app due to its independence from Bambu Lab's Cloud network. For the most up-to-date detailed roadmap or feature list, it would be advisable to consult official Bambu Lab communications or product announcements directly.
[1] Source: Bambu Lab official website and various tech blogs.
The Bambu Farm Manager, a cloud-free tool for managing 3D print farms, leverages technology in data-and-cloud-computing to offer advanced features such as comprehensive printer status monitoring, job scheduling, and local data management, addressing data security and privacy concerns. Despite initial internet access for activation and printer verification, the software operates independently on a local network (LAN), providing users with enhanced control and privacy, setting it apart from other advanced farm management software in the market.
