We have lofty goals to keep Helio accessible as a practical simulation tool for everyday 3D printing. We're not attempting to be Ansys or another heavy FEA service — Helio is built to be lightweight, fast, and user-friendly.
Maintained by Helio Additive
The Helio Fork of OrcaSlicer is a maintained fork of OrcaSlicer with full Helio simulation and optimisation integration built directly into the slicing workflow. It is fully maintained by the Helio Additive team.
The Helio Fork of OrcaSlicer brings intelligent thermal simulation and optimisation directly into your slicing workflow — for stronger, more reliable prints across a wide range of printers and materials.
👉 Download the latest release (Helio v2.3.2)
Choose the latest .exe (Windows) or .dmg (macOS) from the Assets section.
📌 This build includes Helio simulation integration and is maintained by Helio Additive.
Complete Documentation
| Series | Models |
|---|---|
| A-series | A1, A1 Mini |
| P-series | P1P, P1S, P2S |
| X-series | X1C, X1E |
| H-series | H2D, H2D Pro, H2S |
| Snapmaker | U1 |
.3mf files.👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/EjQXDJP9kS
📧 support@helioadditive.com
.3mf file instead.