BCN3D Omega I60 - Request Omega Open Filament License (OOFL)
This free license unlocks Omega for printing with third-party filaments and also allows customers to personalize the print settings in BCN3D Stratos slicer software.
Filaments pathways on BCN3D Omega I60
Customers have three pathways to choose from when selecting a filament for their Omega I60:
1. BCN3D Filaments: These materials have been carefully tailored to meet the most demanding application standards. They are designed to offer a well-balanced blend of material quality and printer performance. BCN3D provides pre-configured print settings for these materials in their BCN3D Stratos slicer software, based on extensive research and development characterizations. An Omega Open Filament License (OOFL) is not required for using these filaments.
2. Open Filament Network for Omega: BCN3D works in partnership with material manufacturers to ensure the compatibility of non-BCN3D materials with the BCN3D Omega I60. This collaboration involves the development of specialized print profiles, which are then made accessible to users. These materials cater to niche applications with materials that offer unique properties like ESD, flame retardant, or food-safe. The pre-configured print profiles are integrated into the BCN3D Stratos slicer software and are a collaborative effort, developed by the filament manufacturer and rigorously tested and approved by BCN3D. The first filament references are expected to be published in Q1 2024. An Omega Open Filament License (OOFL) is not required for using these filaments.
3. Third-party filaments: The Omega I60 is an open material platform that offers customers the flexibility to use custom materials and create their own printing profiles at no extra cost, thanks to a free license activation. An Omega Open Filament License (OOFL) is required for using these filaments.
What does the Omega Open Filament License (OOFL) include?
This free license unlocks Omega for printing with third-party filaments and also allows customers to personalize the print settings in BCN3D Stratos slicer software:
1. Personalize print settings: The BCN3D Slicer software Stratos comes with locked print settings by default when printing with a BCN3D Omega I60 3D printer and with pre-configured print profiles for BCN3D Filaments and for the OFN filaments. The only adjustable option by the user is the part's strength, which can be modified using a slider that ranges from Lighter to Stronger. This slider internally affects the print settings, including infill, top and bottom layers, and wall lines. BCN3D is implementing this measure to guarantee the optimal printing experience with Omega and to prevent users from making adjustments that might compromise their printing results. However, those customers that would like to experiment with print profiles, will be able to do so through the OOFL. By unlocking this, customers will be able to tailor print performance with BCN3D Filaments, Open Filament Network (OFN) Filaments and Third-Party Filaments, by customizing any print setting needed in BCN3D Stratos.
2. Print with third-party filaments: This license will unlock Omega to print with third-party filaments, offering the customers the flexibility to use custom materials and create their own printing profiles.
How to request an Omega Open Filament License (OOFL)?
To obtain a license from BCN3D, customers are required to complete the form below with detailed information about the purpose of the license. This allows BCN3D to gain insights into the motivations behind customers' printer licensing requests and the specific materials they intend to use. This information is valuable for BCN3D in shaping their future filament offerings and certifications within the Open Filament Network (OFN).
How does the Omega Open Filament License (OOFL) work, and what are its conditions?
1. After the customer requests a license, BCN3D will internally analyze the request and provide the license to the customer within 2-3 business days.
2. The license is provided to the email address associated with customer's BCN3D Account or BCN3D Cloud Account (is the same). This email is used to activate the printer and is also the one customers use to log in to both Cloud and Stratos. Once activated by BCN3D, when customers log in to BCN3D Stratos, they will have access to both the personalization of print settings as well as the possibility to add third-party filaments. Note that if a customer is already logged in will need to sign out and sign in again to see the license active.
3. The license duration is one year, and customers have the option to renew the license at no additional cost once this period expires.
4. By licensing an Omega, customers agree that they are responsible for configuring third-party materials themselves, and BCN3D offers no guarantee of the performance of those materials. Additionally, BCN3D will not cover any potential damage caused to the printer by the use of third-party materials or by modifying print profiles. To obtain a license from BCN3D, customers are required to complete a form with detailed information about the purpose of the license. This allows BCN3D to gain insights into the motivations behind customers' printer licensing requests and the specific materials they intend to use. This information is valuable for BCN3D in shaping their future filament offerings and certifications within the Open Filament Network (OFN).
Does the customer need to have connectivity to use the Omega Open Filament License (OOFL)?
In order to make use of the benefits of the OOFL, customers are required to have BCN3D Stratos software connected to the internet since each license is specifically assigned to a Stratos user. If Stratos is not connected to the internet, customers can still use BCN3D Stratos, but without the associated benefits of the OOFL. This distinction is completely unrelated to whether the printer is connected to BCN3D Cloud. Printers that are connected to BCN3D Cloud can receive print jobs directly from Stratos, while those that are not connected can print via USB.
If you have any questions about the OOFL, please contact our support team via the contact form on the BCN3D website.