AMIS and Phasio will show a joined-up software chain at Formnext 2026, from incoming customer jobs to shipped parts. On 19 November at booth F91 in Hall 12.1, an engineer preparing builds by hand will compete with automated build preparation on the same job list. The pairing targets the long-standing split between order handling and build preparation in additive manufacturing.
How does the live challenge work?
The session is called "The Pro vs. the Machine". Kris Binon prepares builds manually in AMIS Pro, while Phasio hands a complete job list to AMIS Runtime, the automated version, in a single step. Both work from the same real production scenario, so visitors can compare time and effort on identical jobs.
What does the connected workflow do?
Phasio's platform passes priorities and due dates to AMIS, which turns them into builds ready for the machine. The jobs then go back to Phasio for post-processing, quality control and shipping. A dynamic schedule in Phasio shows past performance, current status and outlook. Operators keep final approval of every build.
Where does this sit in the market?
Quoting, production management and build preparation have often run as separate systems, with orders re-entered and priorities lost. The two firms linked their platforms last year, and the UK bureau 3D People has run Runtime in London since March 2026. Phasio also works with Dyndrite on a digital HP Multi Jet Fusion flow, and Materialise opened Magics SDK to Synera, with BMW as early user.
What it means
For small and mid-sized manufacturers, the open question is how much time goes into re-keying orders and nesting builds, not machine speed. A trade-fair demo on one job list shows direction, not proven savings in a different shop. Buyers should test with their own job mix, check interfaces to existing quoting and ERP tools, and keep a trained person who approves builds. Skills move from manual nesting toward rule setting and review.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the AMIS and Phasio demo?
On 19 November 2026 from 14:00 to 14:20 at booth F91 in Hall 12.1 at Formnext, followed by drinks and discussion until 15:00.
What is the difference between AMIS Pro and AMIS Runtime?
AMIS Pro is the build preparation software used by hand, while AMIS Runtime is the automated version that handles a whole job list in one action.