Canvas is Mosaic’s advanced 3D printing software, built to streamline file preparation, print queuing, and fleet management. Secure and scalable, it powers efficient, centralized control across Element and Array systems—unlocking smarter, automated additive manufacturing at scale.
Automated 3D printing for scalable production
Print Monitoring
AI
With AI Error Detection
Secure, Offline-Ready Desktop Application
Canvas: High-Performance Slicing Software for FFF 3D Printing
Prepare, manage, and scale polymer part production with robust slicing, scheduling, and digital inventory control.
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From AI-powered error detection to remote multi-printer management, Canvas is the industrial 3D printing software built to streamline your workflow.
Introducing
Canvas
Production Control
Smart Queue Monitoring
Canvas provides full visibility into print queues across your fleet and provides real-time status updates, helping you stay on top of your production without manual oversight.
Remote Access & Live Feeds
Send 3D prints and monitor progress from anywhere. Built-in camera feeds and alerts ensure visibility and responsiveness—even off-site.
Digital Inventory and File Management
On-Demand, Validated Files
Store every part as a ready-to-print digital asset—validated and organized for instant production when you need it.
Version Control & Historical Data
Maintain access to models, sliced files, and settings with full print history to inform future optimization.
Collaboration and Factory Connectivity
Centralized Team Access
Empower your team with shared access and role-based permissions—improving visibility, accountability, and collaboration across departments.
Design and Slicing Intelligence
Flexible Slicing Tools
Prepare prints with customizable settings—multi-material, multi-colour, layer height, infill, and more. Use presets or import your preferred profiles.
Connected Workflow
Canvas simplifies the path from design to production by combining slicing, file storage, and 3D print dispatch in one unified platform.
Canvas Software Add-Ons
Introducing
Canvas Desktop
Enterprise-Grade Data Security
Local Data Protection
Keep all sensitive information securely within your internal infrastructure. Canvas Desktop eliminates cloud dependencies to meet strict IT and compliance standards.
IP Security Assurance
Ideal for IP-sensitive sectors like medical, aerospace and defense, Canvas Desktop ensures no external access or data leakage—protecting proprietary designs and workflows end-to-end.
Controlled Network Printing
Secure LAN-Based Dispatch
Send jobs across buildings and departments using your private network—ensuring secure, fast communication without internet reliance.
Reliable Fleet Coordination
Maintain protected, centralized oversight of your printer queue with seamless device-to-device control within your local environment.
Offline Efficiency Without Compromise
Full Functionality, No Internet Required
Access all core slicing, file prep, and queueing features without needing to connect online—ideal for regulated, air-gapped environments.
Performance Presets for Consistency
Leverage optimized material and printer profiles for dependable results across workflows, regardless of connectivity.
Visual Oversight & Adaptable Workflows
Built-In Print Monitoring
Stay informed with live webcam feeds from each Element printer—accessible directly through your desktop dashboard.
Flexible Workflow Configuration
Whether you need fast onboarding or full customization, Canvas Desktop adapts to your operational style with minimal setup time.
Built for Security-Critical Environments
Take full control with Canvas Desktop, bringing powerful additive tools to your network, no cloud required.
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