Dragon

Assess & Enhance, together in your slicer.

Assess simulates your print to reveal defects before you press Print. Enhance then optimizes your settings for speed, strength, and reliability. Use them together to go from “will this work?” to a faster, better print.

Assess

FREE

See issues before printing

Simulates your print to reveal defects early.

Assess
FREE

See issues before printing

Simulates your print to reveal defects early.

  • Engineering-grade 3D print diagnosis made simple with 1 click
  • Totally free to run, in seconds, in your slicer
  • Compatible with 36+ materials and 11+ printers in the Bambu Lab ecosystem
Screenshot of Helio Assess showing an in-slicer report and early issue detection.
What you get
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  • Run a free Printability Report before you press Print (seconds, not hours).
  • Spot overheating vs overcooling risk so you know what to change—without guesswork.
  • Compare “what‑ifs” (fan, speed, temps) with clearer go/no‑go confidence.
Helps you achieve
Proof
  • Fewer failed prints (especially long jobs)
  • Less warping & distortion
  • Stronger layer bonding (avoid brittle/cold layers)
  • Cleaner bridges & overhangs
How it works (fast)
  1. Step 1
    Slice as usual in Bambu Studio
  2. Step 2
    Then run Assess (make it a habit) → get a Printability Report + risk map
  3. Step 3
    Apply one targeted change, then re‑run Assess to confirm the fix
Tip: Treat it like a checklist—Slice → Assess → fix the top risk → re-run Assess to confirm.
New Clear reports

Clear Assess Reports With Pass / Risk Verdicts

Every Assess now delivers a simple, actionable report that tells you if a print will succeed — and how to improve it if not.

Know if it will work — before you hit print.

Assess report screenshot showing a clear pass/risk verdict and recommended fixes.
Workflow

Diagnose faster with a guided checklist

When Assess flags thermal risk, you usually need just a few targeted tweaks. Use this wizard to decide what to try next based on whether you’re overheating (red) or overcooling (blue).

How to use it
  • Run Assess and note the TQI color (red vs blue).
  • Answer the quick questions (fan limits, speed limits, where the issue is).
  • Apply one change at a time, then re-run Assess to confirm improvement.
Assess decision wizard
Red = overheatingBlue = overcooling
Start with your Assess result
Assess summarizes thermal risk with TQI. If TQI is red, you’re trending too hot. If it’s blue, you’re trending too cold. Pick what you’re seeing to get a recommended next move.
This is a guided checklist based on common thermal failure patterns. Always stay within material and printer safety limits.

Enhance

From $9.99/mo

Smarter settings, better prints

Automatically optimizes speed, strength, and reliability.

Enhance
From $9.99/mo

Smarter settings, better prints

Automatically optimizes speed, strength, and reliability.

  • 10–40% 3D print speed improvement in minutes
  • Automatically optimizes speed, strength, and reliability
  • Personal $9.99/mo (non-commercial) • Commercial $29.99/mo (no cap)
Screenshot of Helio Enhance inside the slicer.
What you get
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  • One‑click optimization that balances speed, strength, and reliability automatically.
  • Turns “faster” into “faster *and* safe”—by shaping layer‑time behavior across the part.
  • Makes advanced materials more repeatable with stable, consistent settings.
Helps you achieve
Proof
  • 10–40% faster print times (typical range)
  • More consistent strength / bonding
  • Less waste from reruns and tuning loops
  • More reliable advanced materials
  • Higher throughput for teams & farms
How it works (fast)
  1. Step 1
    Slice as usual in Bambu Studio
  2. Step 2
    Then run Enhance (make it a habit) → Helio generates tuned settings for your goal
  3. Step 3
    Print with fewer reruns (and validate with Assess when needed)
Tip: Make it muscle memory—Slice → Enhance → (optional) Assess to validate risk is trending the right way.
New Goal-based Enhance

Choose What Matters Most: Speed, Strength, or Surface Quality

Helio now lets you Enhance prints based on your actual goal, instead of forcing compromises.

  • Speed & Strength – Maximize throughput and mechanical performance
  • Preserve Surface Finish – Improve reliability without degrading visual quality
  • High-Gloss Optimization (New) – Achieve a consistent, premium gloss on silk and glossy materials

One part. One priority. Enhanced exactly the way you want.

Screenshot showing Enhance goal selection for speed, strength, and surface finish.
Printed part used in a Helio case study
Case studies Real results with Enhance
Faster prints. Stronger parts. More reliable outcomes.
People don’t buy optimization—they buy fewer reruns, higher confidence, and shorter lead times. Here’s what teams have measured using Enhance.