Abstract: 3-D printing batch analysis is disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a processor to generate a plurality of batches, wherein each of the batches represent an arrangement of a plurality of parts to be printed in a volume, discretize the batches into slices, and determine risk values of the slices based on the respective geometric primitives. The processor is to also determine aggregate risk values corresponding to the batches based on the risk values of the slices of the respective batches, and select a batch of the plurality of batches based on the aggregate risk values. The example apparatus also includes a printer to print the selected batch in the volume.

Abstract: 3-D printing batch analysis is disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a processor to generate a plurality of batches, wherein each of the batches represent an arrangement of a plurality of parts to be printed in a volume, discretize the batches into slices, and determine risk values of the slices based on the respective geometric primitives. The processor is to also determine aggregate risk values corresponding to the batches based on the risk values of the slices of the respective batches, and select a batch of the plurality of batches based on the aggregate risk values. The example apparatus also includes a printer to print the selected batch in the volume.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing device for forming a three-dimensional object includes a parking station for receiving a number of removably seated modules and a movable carriage having a carriage latching mechanism for receiving one of the removably seated modules. Movement of the carriage to a module transfers the module to the carriage.