www.3dsystems.com | 3D Systems Support | Last Updated 2025-08-14
Please note that printers must be running the latest printer firmware update to be able to submit print jobs with 3D Sprint 5.3. For the latest firmware version please consult the 3D Sprint - Minimum Firmware Guide found at on the 3D Sprint Download page.
Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System is recommended. Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 are not supported by 3D Sprint 4.0 version. If you are using Windows 7, please do not upgrade to 3D Sprint 4.0 or newer. If you are using Windows 8.0, please update it to Windows 8.1 in order to run 3D Sprint 4.0 or newer.
Release Date: August, 2024
NOTE: Key features and improvements in this release are listed below. Please consult the What's New document for detailed information on these features and improvements, and the full list of miscellaneous enhancements and bug fixes.
NOTE: Note: Features marked with "Subscription" require a 3D Sprint Subscription for access. With the Basic or Subscription model, you can add specific licensed features marked with "Add-on" as required.
Key Improvements
Improved Material Transparency and Visibility
Transparency background color now matches the front color for a more intuitive experience.
Down faces visibility issues resolved; they no longer appear when material visibility is off.
Triangle Reduction Enhancements
Support for multi-object operations with accurate triangle count displays.
Automatically selects all parts when the parent group is selected.
"Set" button renamed to "Apply" for clarity.
Local Offset Selection Tools
Added Brush and Lasso tools for smoother selection.
Extended Select Through Capability
Now available for Add Noise, Local Offset, and Manual Fix (Subscription) operations, including support for selecting through no-support regions and the support mesh.
Key Improvements
New 800mm MDM
Introduced "Vat Large Ext" for SLA 750 and SLA 750 Dual printers.
Enhanced Support Structure Placement
Refined support structure generation to reduce small, unnecessary supports by strategically positioning anchor points away from engraving and redundant areas.
Key Improvements
New Small Gusset Creation Options for Gate Support
Added "Remove Small Gusset" to eliminate gussets shorter than a specified length.
Added "Slim Small Gusset" to slim down gussets within a specified thickness.
Enhanced Gusset Removal & Bottom Tip Placement
Improved removal of small gussets in hard-to-reach areas.
Adjusted bottom tip placement to avoid interior gaps, simplifying post-processing and reducing artifacts.
Key Improvements
Improved Material Transparency & Visibility
Material icon is hidden automatically when random color is enabled.
Restored material highlight function with fixes for partial visibility, transparency, and edge rendering.
For the full, up-to-date list of miscellaneous enhancements and bug fixes, please consult the What's New document at the 3D Sprint download page. (https://support.3dsystems.com/s/article/3D-Sprint)