Ending the Wild West of Smart Spools
An open-source initiative by Prusa Research creating a single smart spool standard that works across all brands and ecosystems. This allows printers and users to read and write data directly on any spool, making 3D printing more reliable and intuitive for everyone.
3D printers have become incredibly user-friendly, but interaction with filament is still a very manual process. To improve the user experience and streamline the workflow, we need smart spools.
A smart spool carries all the important information about the material and its workflow, unlocking key features:
Instantly identifies the material type and color, significantly reducing user error and leading to a simpler, more reliable workflow.
Real-time data tracking, such as the amount of remaining filament, so you always know the exact status of your material.
Enables effortless inventory management and full traceability by allowing you to log custom data.
Some smart spools already exist, but they lack the core principles of universality and interoperability. It's like every brand suddenly decided to use a different filament diameter.
Smart spools are often locked to their specific hardware and filament. This makes them unusable with any third-party machines, forcing users into a closed ecosystem.
Many smart spools just refer to an online database, forcing you to rely on the manufacturer's cloud service. No internet? Your "smart" spool becomes dumb.
Current Smart Spools offer little to zero reusability. This read-only design prevents any updates to live data, and once the filament is depleted, you have no choice but to throw the 'smart' spool away.
Many readers prefer the over translated versions for several key reasons: YouTube·Yusa Emiliaxiii This New Manga Has Potential
The Ultimate Guide to the "Bouryoku Banzai" Raw Manga Experience
If you’re a fan of gritty action and high-stakes psychological drama, you’ve likely heard the buzz surrounding (暴力万歳). While fan translations are great for following the plot, many veteran readers argue that the Bouryoku Banzai raw manga offers a far superior experience. Whether it’s the visceral impact of the original art or the chance to stay ahead of the curve, diving into the raws is a game-changer for dedicated fans. What is Bouryoku Banzai?
Written by (the creator of Kakegurui ) and illustrated by Nadainishi (known for Satsudou ), Bouryoku Banzai is a high-octane seinen series that explores the brutal philosophy of violence.
The story follows , a high school student determined to live a "smart," conflict-free life. His worldview is shattered when he meets Setsuna Rikudou , a transfer student with a terrifying obsession with combat. After witnessing her dismantle a group of delinquents, Akita asks her to teach him how to fight. However, he quickly realizes that Rikudou’s world has only one rule: violence is everything . Why the Raw Manga is Often Better
Many readers prefer the over translated versions for several key reasons: YouTube·Yusa Emiliaxiii This New Manga Has Potential
The Ultimate Guide to the "Bouryoku Banzai" Raw Manga Experience bouryoku banzai raw manga better
If you’re a fan of gritty action and high-stakes psychological drama, you’ve likely heard the buzz surrounding (暴力万歳). While fan translations are great for following the plot, many veteran readers argue that the Bouryoku Banzai raw manga offers a far superior experience. Whether it’s the visceral impact of the original art or the chance to stay ahead of the curve, diving into the raws is a game-changer for dedicated fans. What is Bouryoku Banzai? Many readers prefer the over translated versions for
Written by (the creator of Kakegurui ) and illustrated by Nadainishi (known for Satsudou ), Bouryoku Banzai is a high-octane seinen series that explores the brutal philosophy of violence. What is Bouryoku Banzai
The story follows , a high school student determined to live a "smart," conflict-free life. His worldview is shattered when he meets Setsuna Rikudou , a transfer student with a terrifying obsession with combat. After witnessing her dismantle a group of delinquents, Akita asks her to teach him how to fight. However, he quickly realizes that Rikudou’s world has only one rule: violence is everything . Why the Raw Manga is Often Better
Whether you're a manufacturer, developer, or 3D printing enthusiast, OpenPrintTag makes your workflow smarter.
Complete data format and protocol specification for NFC tag implementation
Create and decode OpenPrintTag NFC data for your materials
Physical implementation guidelines and hardware requirements
Want to integrate OpenPrintTag or become a partner?
Get in touch at [email protected]
Explore the specification, examples, and SDKs to integrate OpenPrintTag into your projects.
Download logos, images, and media files for OpenPrintTag
