Altair Sulis

3D printing software

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What is Altair Sulis

Altair Sulis is a cloud-based software platform for managing additive manufacturing workflows, with a focus on quoting, order intake, production tracking, and quality documentation. It targets service bureaus and internal manufacturing teams that need to standardize and trace 3D printing jobs across people, machines, and materials. The product emphasizes workflow orchestration and business process management rather than CAD modeling or printer slicing.

End-to-end job workflow tracking

The platform supports structured workflows from request/quote through production execution and delivery. This helps teams track job status, responsibilities, and handoffs across multiple steps. It is suited to environments where traceability and repeatable processes matter more than interactive design tools.

Quoting and order management focus

Sulis is positioned to handle customer requests, quoting, and order intake as part of the manufacturing workflow. This aligns with service bureau and internal shop needs where commercial processes sit alongside production. It can reduce reliance on spreadsheets and email for managing incoming work.

Documentation and traceability support

The product is designed to capture job-related data such as materials, process steps, and quality-related records. This can support internal audits and customer reporting requirements. It is particularly relevant for regulated or quality-sensitive additive manufacturing operations.

Not a design or slicing tool

Sulis does not primarily address CAD modeling, mesh editing, or printer slicing tasks. Organizations still typically need separate tools for part design, build preparation, and machine-specific print settings. Buyers expecting an all-in-one design-to-print desktop workflow may find gaps.

Integration requirements can be significant

To connect quoting, production tracking, and shop-floor execution, teams often need integrations with printers, ERP/MES, PLM, or file repositories. The effort to configure workflows and data mappings can be non-trivial. This can extend time-to-value compared with simpler single-purpose tools.

Fit varies by AM maturity

Smaller teams with low job volume may not benefit from a dedicated workflow platform versus lightweight job tracking. The product’s value increases when multiple stakeholders, machines, and repeatable processes are involved. For early-stage additive programs, the overhead may outweigh benefits.

Plan & Pricing

Pricing model: Altair Units (units-based licensing) Free tier/trial: Free trial available (request via Altair One trial form) Unit draw (product): Sulis — 15 Altair Units (AUs) (per application use / session as documented by Altair) How to purchase / notes: Licenses/usage are managed via Altair One / Altair Marketplace (customers purchase a pool of Altair Units and applications draw AUs from that pool). Pricing for Altair Units (cost per AU or packaged AU bundles) and Sulis commercial prices are not published on the public product pages and require contacting Altair sales or viewing the Altair Marketplace while signed in. Example costs: Not published on the official site; unit draw is documented (15 AUs) but no public AU price or Sulis per-seat/subscription price is listed. Discount options: Not specified on the public product pages; contact Altair sales for volume/commitment pricing. Key official notes:

Sulis product page provides trial request and contact options but no list prices.
Altair documentation and release notes list Sulis as drawing 15 AUs.

Seller details

Altair Engineering Inc.

Troy, Michigan, USA

1985

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Altair Sulis

What is Altair Sulis

End-to-end job workflow tracking

Quoting and order management focus

Documentation and traceability support

Not a design or slicing tool

Integration requirements can be significant

Fit varies by AM maturity

Plan & Pricing

Seller details

Tools by Altair Engineering Inc.

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