We built a slicer that turns Revit and other 3D building models into printable G-code using RCT’s bead designs.
Robotic Construction Technologies had the robot, but preparing incoming building models for printing took substantial manual work. Existing slicers could create layers, but could not generate the bead layouts RCT needed.
We developed a complete slicer and bead layout generator that lets the team fine-tune print settings and geometry to achieve high-quality prints.
The software takes Revit and other 3D models through slicing, bead layout, and G-code generation. It supports RCT’s bead designs and transition patterns, with print paths that account for surface quality and minimise travel between printed sections.
The tool is developed in Rhino and Grasshopper, with modules written in Python and C#.
We built the tool end to end, with weekly feedback and alignment with RCT’s team. Development has continued since 2025 as their printing needs evolve.
