Web Application for Managing the Operation of Industrial 3D Printers
Project Title: Web Application for Managing the Operation of Industrial 3D Printers
Client: Bibus Menos Sp. z o.o.
Industry: Industrial Equpiment & Electronics
Expertise: Application Development
Scope of the project: Web application for 3D printer task parametrization and management
Tools: Angular, .NET Core, MongoDB, Python, Docker
Developing a web application for managing the operation of industrial 3D printers involves creating a tool that enables task parametrization, real-time device monitoring, and workflow management. A key aspect of the project is integrating the application with the printers’ embedded software while ensuring high performance and scalability of the system.
The client sought a partner to develop a custom web application for managing the operation of industrial 3D printers and optimizing printing processes. The project required advanced parametrization and improved task management to surpass standard solutions available on the market.
The application was designed to meet high performance, quality, and integration requirements with the printers’ existing software. Through collaboration with ALTEN Polska (formerly Solwit), the client gained a comprehensive solution that provided them with a competitive edge in the market.
Project Execution
In the initial project phase, the ALTEN Polska team conducted analytical workshops to precisely define the client’s requirements. Product documentation was created to detail each application component. The project was divided into two phases to ensure the gradual and systematic delivery of the objectives.
The development team, consisting of four developers and one architect, operated using the Agile methodology. Regular Sprint Business Review meetings and full client access to the JIRA system ensured project transparency. Simultaneously, rigorous application testing minimized potential errors.
Key project elements included user management modules, 3D printer task parametrization, data generation for printing, and task queuing. The system provided real-time machine status monitoring through IP camera integration.
Final Outcome
The ALTEN Polska team delivered a fully functional web application that enables the client to manage their 3D printers and tasks within a local network. The solution was deployed on schedule, significantly increasing the efficiency of the client’s production processes.
The application is compatible with Linux and Windows servers, supports Apache Web Server and IIS, and includes an analytical module for recording work and error histories. The client can store data in archives and easily create new printer task parameters.
Conclusion
Thanks to the involvement of the ALTEN Polska team, the client successfully launched a solution that greatly improved the management of industrial 3D printers. The project was carried out in a spirit of flexible collaboration, meeting both technological and business requirements.
