Industrial 3D printer manufacturer PioCreat has officially partnered with U.S.-based software startup Helio Additive to bring advanced automation and physics-based print optimization to its newest generation of printers. Through this collaboration, PioCreat will integrate Dragon, Helio Additive’s intelligent 3D printing simulation software, into its ecosystem—empowering users with faster production, higher print success rates, and improved part quality.
Beginning May 1, 2025, every PioCreat G5 Ultra and G12 pellet 3D printer will include a complimentary Dragon trial license, making advanced print optimization accessible to industrial users worldwide.
Why Dragon Matters for Industrial 3D Printing
As additive manufacturing continues to grow across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer product development, production challenges remain—especially when working with high-performance and recycled materials. Print failures, warping, inconsistent layer bonding, and material waste can drive up costs and slow down workflows.
Dragon tackles these challenges through automated, physics-based simulation.
Key Benefits of Dragon Integration
Higher Print Success Rates
Dragon predicts print failures before they occur.
Users can prevent wasted material, time, and machine downtime.
Optimized Print Quality
Simulations strengthen inter-layer bonding and reduce warping.
Users achieve higher fidelity and consistent part performance across complex geometries and demanding materials.
Faster and More Efficient Production
Automated parameter adjustments reduce manual tuning.
Shorter print cycles mean faster throughput without sacrificing part strength.
What This Means for PioCreat Customers
By integrating Dragon directly into the print workflow, PioCreat offers a new level of reliability and automation. Users can enjoy hands-off printing, smarter material control, and greater confidence in every print job—even at industrial scale.
The combination of PioCreat’s pellet extrusion technology and Helio Additive’s AI-driven optimization enables:
Stronger, more durable printed parts
Better dimensional accuracy
Fewer failed builds
Predictable production quality
This upgrade is especially valuable for manufacturers producing large-format parts or working with advanced polymers.
For manufacturers aiming to scale production, reduce costs, and achieve reliable high-performance printing, the PioCreat–Helio Additive partnership marks a major step forward.
