MES Software for Additive Manufacturers

Your AM factory. Finally under control.

Build Queue is a cloud MES and machine fleet management platform built for 5–50 person additive manufacturing businesses.

Not adapted from enterprise software. Not a generic MRP. Purpose-built for real AM operations — at a price that makes sense.

Trusted by EIDOS S.r.l. — part of Possehl Group (€5.8B)

Fleet Status

Live Dashboard

Fleet Online

12/14

Active Jobs

8

Queue Depth

23

Success Rate

96.2%

Bambu X1E #03

Printing • 67% complete

Form 3 #01

Idle • Ready

Online
The Problem

Enterprise AM MES costs £40,000/year. Generic MRP doesn’t understand 3D printing. Your team is running jobs on spreadsheets.

Enterprise software priced you out

Authentise, AMFG, and 3YOURMIND start at £2,000/month. Built for Boeing and Airbus. Sold with six-figure implementation fees. Not built for a 15-person job shop.

Generic MRP doesn’t speak AM

MRPeasy and Katana are great tools — for injection moulding. They have no concept of print technologies, material traceability, machine health, or AM-specific QC workflows.

No visibility means no control

Without a real MES, AM teams rely on shared spreadsheets, WhatsApp threads, and memory. No audit trail. No traceability. No way to prove what you made, how, and with what material.

The Platform

One platform. Two layers.

Build Queue combines a cloud-based MES with a local machine fleet management application. The two layers work together — jobs flow from the web platform to the factory floor, and machine data flows back.

Build Queue MES

Cloud • Browser-based

Manage your entire production operation from order intake to job completion. Create and assign work, configure QC routes, track materials, and generate Digital Product Passports — all in a browser, from anywhere.

  • Order management and production scheduling
  • Route templates with configurable data capture
  • Material traceability and inventory management
  • QC workflows with sign-off and audit trail
  • Digital Product Passport generation
  • Role-based access for your whole team
  • Dashboard with real-time job and stock visibility

Machine Client

Desktop app • Windows / macOS / Linux

The factory-floor layer. Connects directly to your 3D printers for real-time monitoring, remote job dispatch, fleet health tracking, and maintenance management — all in a local desktop application that runs in the background.

  • Automatic printer discovery and registration
  • Real-time machine status and live dashboards
  • Job dispatch and priority queue management
  • Maintenance scheduling and consumable tracking
  • Fleet analytics and utilisation reporting
  • Stock and material tracking with reorder alerts
  • Full audit log and role-based access control
Jobs, schedules, and material data sync automatically
Supported Technologies

Built for the machines your team actually uses.

Live

FDM

Fused Deposition Modelling

Bambu Lab X1E and compatible models. Full job dispatch, real-time status, and material tracking.

Live

SLA

Stereolithography

Formlabs Form 3. Job scheduling, resin tracking, and build data capture.

In Validation

SLS

Selective Laser Sintering

Formlabs Fuse. Same integration as Form 3. On-site validation underway.

Roadmap

More Technologies

DLP \u00B7 DED \u00B7 CNC \u00B7 AFSD

Additional technology support in active development.

Built on open APIs. No proprietary hardware lock-in. New integrations added regularly — request yours.

Web Platform

Everything you need to run an AM production operation.

Nothing you don’t.

Order Management & Production Scheduling

Create jobs, assign them to machines or operators, set priorities, and track progress through every stage of production. The scheduler gives you a clear view of what’s in the queue and what’s coming next.

  • Priority-based job queue with drag-to-reorder
  • Filter and assign by technology type (FDM, SLA, SLS)
  • Machine queue view with estimated completion times
  • Route templates — configurable, reusable workflows

QC Workflows Built for AM

Define the exact steps and data you need to capture for each job type. Configure required vs optional fields, pass/fail checks, photo sign-offs, and measurements. Block job progression if required data is missing.

  • Configurable route templates per job type
  • Data capture points: measurements, pass/fail, photos, sign-off
  • Step completion tracking with timestamp and user record
  • Location assignment per step (QC Bench, Post-Processing Area, etc.)

Material Traceability from Batch to Part

Track materials, print files, and consumables through every job. Record batch numbers, supplier documentation, and expiry dates. Know exactly what went into every part you’ve ever made.

  • Material batch tracking with TDS, SDS, and CoC document upload
  • Reorder point alerts and low-stock notifications
  • Stock levels with unit of measure and batch/lot tracking
  • Hierarchical storage location (Building > Room > Shelf > Position)

Visibility Across Your Entire Operation

A customisable dashboard that shows what matters to your role. Jobs in progress, queue depth, stock levels, machine status — all in one view, configurable per user.

  • Widget-based dashboard layout — configure per user or role
  • Jobs in progress, jobs by status, recent activity
  • Stock level monitoring with alert thresholds
  • Filterable by date range, technology, and location
Coming Q3 2026

Digital Product Passport

EU Digital Product Passport regulations are coming. Build Queue will automatically generate a DPP on job completion — pulling material batch data, operator records, machine parameters, and traceability chain into a single compliant document.

  • Auto-generated PDF on order completion
  • Full traceability chain: material → machine → operator → output
  • EU DPP regulation aligned
  • Supports ISO 13485, AS9100, and regulated customer requirements

Role-Based Access and Full Audit Trail

Control exactly who can see and do what. Every state-changing action in the platform is logged — who did it, when, and what changed. Full audit-readiness from day one.

  • Admin, Operator, and Viewer roles
  • Fine-grained permissions across all modules
  • Unlimited Viewer seats on every plan
  • Audit log filterable by user, action, entity, and date range
Machine Client

Real-time control of every machine on your factory floor.

The Machine Client is a desktop application that connects directly to your printers. It runs locally, syncs with the web platform, and gives your operators a live view of the entire fleet.

Fleet Management

Add a printer to your network and the Machine Client finds it automatically. Every machine gets a live status card showing current job, progress, temperatures, and material. Organise by location across multiple sites.

  • Automatic network discovery and registration
  • FDM (Bambu Lab), SLA and SLS (Formlabs) supported
  • Real-time status: printing / idle / error / paused
  • Per-machine health diagnostics and connection timeline
  • Multi-site location hierarchy with global filtering
  • QR code labels for instant machine identification

Job Dispatch & Queue Management

Dispatch print jobs directly from the Machine Client or from the web platform — they sync automatically. Set priorities, configure materials and settings, and schedule jobs in advance.

  • Immediate and scheduled job submission
  • Priority-based queue per machine with drag-to-reorder
  • Material and print setting configuration before start
  • Recurring job scheduling with cron-based intervals
  • Calendar timeline view (week and day)
  • Full job lifecycle tracking from submission to completion

Digital File Inventory

Upload print files once. Tag them, search them, and see how they perform across jobs. The Machine Client tracks print success rate and usage history per asset.

  • Upload and manage print files with automatic thumbnails
  • Per-asset print success rate and job history
  • Tagging, search, and filtering by technology type
  • Direct dispatch from inventory to machine queue

Maintenance Management

Schedule routine maintenance on configurable intervals. Log reactive maintenance when issues arise. Link consumable tracking to maintenance tasks so you never run out of what you need.

  • Preventive and reactive maintenance scheduling
  • Configurable recurring intervals per machine
  • Consumable tracking linked to maintenance tasks
  • Operator assignment with notes and completion records

Fleet Analytics

KPIs, charts, and trend data for your entire printer fleet. Fleet utilisation rates, print success rates, job activity, and queue depth — all filterable by date range, technology, and location.

  • Fleet utilisation KPIs with trend data
  • Print success rate charts per machine and fleet-wide
  • Job activity and queue depth overview
  • Filterable by date, technology, and location

Stock Tracking & Alerts

Track every material, spare part, and consumable at machine level. Set reorder thresholds, log consumption per job, and get alerted before you run out.

  • Track materials, spare parts, and consumables with quantity levels
  • Reorder threshold configuration with low-stock alerts
  • Stock consumption logging per job
  • CSV bulk import
  • In-app notification bell with severity levels
  • Email notifications with configurable thresholds
Traction

A €5.8B industrial group is our first customer.

E

EIDOS S.r.l.

Part of Possehl Group — €5.8B revenue, 256 companies

EIDOS is the additive manufacturing centre of excellence for the Possehl Group, one of Europe’s largest industrial holding companies. Build Queue was selected as their AM production management platform following a competitive evaluation.

The web platform is live. The Machine Client has been delivered. EIDOS’s AM operations team are using both in production today.

EIDOS steers AM strategy for the entire Possehl Group. A successful pilot creates a natural land-and-expand pathway to additional Possehl manufacturing companies — representing a potential expansion value of £500K–2M ARR from a single commercial relationship.

£7,500/yr
Enterprise ACV — pilot contract value
256
Possehl Group portfolio companies
€5.8B
Possehl Group annual revenue
Q1 2027
Target for Possehl group expansion

“[Quote to be confirmed with EIDOS contact — Paolo]”

— EIDOS S.r.l.

Positioning

Enterprise AM MES costs 10x more. Generic MRP doesn’t understand additive. Build Queue is the only product built for both.

Enterprise AM MESBuild QueueGeneric SME MRP
Example productsAuthentise, AMFG, 3YOURMINDBuild QueueMRPeasy, Katana, Flowlens
Annual cost£40,000–60,000£948–9,499£1,500–4,000
AM-native workflows
Machine fleet management
Print job dispatch
Digital Product PassportQ3 2026
SME pricing
Built for 5–50 person teams
No implementation fees

Build Queue is the only AM MES built and priced for SMEs. We don’t require a six-figure implementation budget, a dedicated IT team, or a year-long onboarding process. You can be live within a day.

Pricing

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

No per-module fees. No implementation costs.

Basic

For small AM teams getting started with structured production management.

£79/month

billed annually — £948/year

  • 1 Manager seat
  • 3 Operator seats
  • Unlimited Viewer seats
  • 10 GB file storage
  • Full core MES — orders, scheduling, materials, dashboard
  • Machine Client access
  • Email support
Most Popular

Professional

For growing AM bureaus that need QC workflows, compliance, and reporting.

£249/month

billed annually — £2,988/year

  • 3 Manager seats
  • 10 Operator seats
  • Unlimited Viewer seats
  • 50 GB file storage
  • QC workflows and route builder
  • Digital Product Passport (Q3 2026)
  • Customer portal
  • Custom reports
  • Priority email support

Enterprise

For multi-site operations, regulated manufacturers, and group deployments.

From \u00A39,499/year

Custom pricing for multi-site and group deployments

  • Everything in Professional
  • Custom Manager and Operator seats
  • 250 GB+ file storage
  • API access and webhooks
  • Multi-site management
  • Group-level deployment
  • Dedicated onboarding and support
  • SLA and uptime commitments
  • Custom contract terms

All plans: Unlimited Viewer seats · Machine Client access · Automatic updates · Secure cloud storage
Annual plans save 17% — equivalent to 2 months free.

Pricing FAQ

The Machine Client desktop application is included with all Build Queue plans. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Bambu Lab (FDM) and Formlabs (SLA/SLS) printer integrations are included at no additional cost.
Yes. Upgrade at any time and pay only the prorated difference. Your data, jobs, and machine configurations carry over automatically.
Yes. Request a demo and we’ll set up a 14-day trial with your team. No credit card required.
Yes. Enterprise pricing is tailored to multi-site operations and group deployments. Contact us to discuss a custom arrangement.
No. The web platform is cloud-hosted — nothing to install. The Machine Client installs in minutes on any Windows, macOS, or Linux machine and discovers your printers automatically.

Ready to bring your AM factory under control?

Join EIDOS and the growing number of AM manufacturers who run their production on Build Queue.

Request a Demo

See Build Queue in action. We’ll walk you through the platform, answer your questions, and set up a 14-day trial with your team.

Phone

+44 (0) 161 123 4567

HQ

Manchester, United Kingdom

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