Generative Machine
generativemachine.com
Maker of the Gen5X, an open-source 5-axis FDM printer whose frame was created with generative design in Autodesk Fusion. Printing on five axes lets it lay strong, curved layers with little or no support.
MeshLab
meshlab.net
Free, open-source program for processing and repairing 3D meshes, especially large or messy ones from 3D scans. It can clean up, simplify, fill holes, align scans and convert between formats. MeshLab has been developed…
OctoPrint
octoprint.org
Free, open-source web interface for controlling and monitoring a 3D printer, usually run on a Raspberry Pi connected to the printer by USB. Upload files, start prints, watch a webcam and add hundreds of community plugin…
Positron
positron3d.com
Open-source, upside-down and portable 3D printer that folds up small enough to carry, printing hanging from the top of its frame. LDO and others sell Positron V3.2 build kits, and Muon3D sells a ready-built version.
Precious Plastic
preciousplastic.com
Open-source project that gives away plans for plastic recycling machines (shredders, extruders, injection and sheet presses) and connects a worldwide network of recycling workspaces. Started by Dave Hakkens in 2013.
Printventory
printventory.com
Free, open-source app that organizes the 3D model files already on your drives and tracks prints, filament spools, printers and spare parts. It runs locally on Windows, Mac and Linux (or in Docker); optional AI can sugg…
Prusa Research
prusa3d.com
Czech printer maker founded by Josef Průša, one of the most influential names in hobby 3D printing. Known for the Original Prusa i3 line (MK3/MK4), the enclosed Core One and the multi-tool XL, plus its own Prusament fil…
RepRap Wiki
reprap.org
Home of the RepRap project, started by Adrian Bowyer at the University of Bath in 2005 to build 3D printers that could print their own parts. The wiki documents the printers, electronics and firmware that launched hobby…
SketchForge
sketchforge3d.com
A lightweight 3D modeler that runs in your browser and keeps your files on your own computer, with no account needed. It covers the essentials: primitive shapes, dimensioned alignment, sketch-based extrude and revolve,…