Engineering · Research · Development
Multi-axis motion · High-flow extrusion · Advanced toolpaths
MYCNC3D is a French industrial R&D company developing advanced hardware, motion systems and manufacturing software for the next generation of FDM additive manufacturing.
Our work explores new approaches to machine architecture, polymer extrusion and toolpath generation to extend FDM beyond the limitations of conventional planar layer-by-layer manufacturing.
Rethinking FDM
Conventional FDM is built around a simple principle: material is deposited in successive planar layers. This approach is highly versatile, but it also introduces fundamental constraints.
Part orientation, anisotropic mechanical properties, overhangs, deposition direction and toolpath geometry are strongly influenced by the planar nature of the process. At higher deposition rates, extrusion performance, thermal behaviour and machine dynamics introduce additional limitations.
MYCNC3D investigates these constraints as parts of the same manufacturing problem. Rather than optimizing a single component in isolation, our research considers the interaction between machine motion, material deposition and toolpath generation.
Technology platform
Motion, material deposition and toolpath intelligence are developed as interconnected parts of an integrated additive manufacturing platform.
We investigate machine architectures and motion strategies capable of controlling material deposition beyond conventional XY layer-by-layer motion.
Research includes machine kinematics, motion coordination, deposition orientation and integration with advanced toolpath generation.
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MYCNC3D develops high-performance polymer extrusion systems intended to substantially increase material throughput while maintaining thermal and process control.
Current work focuses on melting capacity, thermal behaviour, extrusion force, flow stability and repeatable deposition performance.
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MYCNC3D explores advanced slicing, trajectory generation, motion planning and post-processing methods for non-planar and multi-axis manufacturing.
Research also includes algorithmic and AI-assisted workflows for engineering analysis and software development.
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Hardware, software and manufacturing processes are developed and evaluated together. Public status labels describe technical maturity, not commercial availability.
Machine kinematics, coordinated motion, deposition orientation and integration with advanced trajectory generation. Project page →
Deposition strategies that locally or globally modify layer orientation, with focus on geometry, overhangs and machine clearance. Project page →
Thermal performance, melting capacity, extrusion force, sustained flow stability and repeatable material deposition. Project page →
Software architectures for non-planar and multi-axis slicing, geometry processing and machine-aware toolpath generation. Project page →
Parametric trajectories, coordinated motion, flow-aware speed control and machine-specific post-processing. Project page →
AI as an engineering assistance layer for process analysis, manufacturing software and technical knowledge workflows. Project page →
Concepts, architectures and technical hypotheses under investigation.
Proofs of concept and physical or software experiments under evaluation.
Functional technology under active iterative development and characterisation.
Stabilised architecture undergoing structured repeatability and performance validation.
System architecture
MYCNC3D investigates the complete chain between a digital model and the physical deposition of material as an integrated engineering system.
Digital representation of the part and its manufacturing constraints.
Transform geometry into a manufacturing strategy adapted to machine, material and process.
Convert manufacturing intent into coordinated machine movements.
Execute trajectories through the machine kinematics and control architecture.
Control polymer melting, transport and deposition at the required material flow.
The result of software, motion, material and process interacting as one system.
Engineering approach
Advanced manufacturing technologies cannot be developed from simulation or theory alone.
MYCNC3D follows an iterative engineering methodology in which ideas are transformed into prototypes, instrumented, tested and progressively improved. Failures and limitations are treated as engineering data.
Depending on the research subject, experiments may involve machine prototypes, extrusion test systems, sensors, manufacturing trials, G-code analysis, software experiments and toolpath validation.
Collaboration
MYCNC3D is open to collaborations that can accelerate the development and validation of new additive manufacturing technologies.
Exploration of additive manufacturing challenges, new machine concepts, process requirements and potential industrial applications.
Collaboration around motion systems, machine control, extrusion, sensing, thermal systems, materials and manufacturing software.
Collaborative R&D projects involving additive manufacturing, advanced robotics, manufacturing software and artificial intelligence.
Contact
Whether you are developing a complementary technology, exploring a new manufacturing application or looking for a research partner, we would be pleased to discuss potential areas of collaboration.