3D Printing Tools Catalog
Model libraries
For finding, previewing and organizing files you already have. Compare whether files stay in place, archive handling, metadata, duplicates and access from other devices.
| App & sources | Platform / data location | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshory | Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux Data: Local | $34.99; 14-day trial | Index folders in place; browse archives; search, tag and collect; find content/geometry duplicates; use an interactive 3D viewer (STL, 3MF, OBJ; more formats); open in a slicer. | Geometry duplicate checks. Fingerprints, inherited folder tags and a list of scan errors. | GLTF/PLY are indexed without previews. AI needs an external key. |
| MeshVault | Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux Server: Windows, Linux, Docker Mobile: Android, iOS beta Data: Local; optional own server | $19.99; 7-day trial; mobile free | Import folders and archives; index extra folders in place; search and collect; find hash duplicates; use an interactive 3D viewer (STL, 3MF, OBJ; more formats); open in a slicer. | Repository capture. Browser extension saves creator, source, tags and images with downloads; optional shared server. | Optional phone purchase stores a desktop/server licence. A mobile licence will not unlock the Apple App Store version. |
| PrintShelv | Desktop: Windows Data: Local | Free Basic; $49.99 Pro | Catalog folders; search and tag; use an interactive 3D viewer (STL Basic; 3MF Pro); open in a slicer. | Print records. Pro connects models to filament use, cost, history and duplicates. | 3MF, filament tracking and print history require Pro. |
| Printventory | Desktop: Windows, macOS; Linux experimental Server: Docker experimental Data: Local or network share | Free | Index folders in place; search, tag and track print status; find hash duplicates; batch-edit metadata; use an interactive 3D viewer (STL, 3MF); open in a slicer. | Model bundles. Group ZIP or folder parts on one card and preview them together. | Linux/Docker are experimental; optional AI tagging uses a provider. |
| STL Manager | Desktop: Windows Data: Local | Free | Index STL/3MF folders and ZIP/RAR/7Z archives; search offline drives; flag duplicate candidates; open files or folders. | Offline drive catalog. Tracks volumes beyond drive letters; Recycle Bin removal. | Duplicates use name and size, not hashes. No interactive viewer documented. |
| Total STL + 3MF Viewer | Desktop: Windows 10/11 Data: Local | Free; paid Pro (regional price) | Scan STL/3MF folders; browse thumbnails; search filenames; open in a slicer; use an interactive 3D viewer with Pro. | Shareable catalog. Pro exports searchable HTML or printable PDF, plus ZIP browsing. | Free has thumbnails only; viewer, ZIP and exports require Pro. |
| Modelist | Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux Data: Local; optional sharing | Free up to 100 files; €20 v1 / €45 lifetime | Index folders in place; browse archives; search, tag and collect; find duplicates; use an interactive 3D viewer (STL, 3MF, OBJ); open in a slicer. | Smart collections. Saved searches update as files are added; exact, heuristic and visual duplicate checks. | Free tier has a 100-file limit. Lifetime price is a current offer; v1 licence excludes future major versions. |
| LayerMate | Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux Data: Local and network folders; optional LAN access | $19.99; free 10-file browser demo | Index STL, 3MF, OBJ, G-code and STEP/STP in place; search and tag; browse thumbnails; find content duplicates; track a print queue. | LAN browsing. ConnectMate shares the local library with other devices on the same network. | STEP scanning is off by default. An interactive 3D viewer is not documented. |
No model libraries match the current search and filters.
More detail on each manager
The table stays short; open a manager to see exactly what each shared term means for that app. Cataloged and previewable file types are listed separately.
Meshory
- Files and archives
- Indexes existing folders, drives and NAS shares in place. Opens ZIP, RAR, 7Z and TAR bundles like folders.
- Cataloged formats
- STL, 3MF, OBJ, FBX, STEP/STP, 3DM, GLB, GLTF and PLY; ZIP, RAR, 7Z and TAR variants; xTool XCS/XS, DXF, DWG and companion image/document files.
- Find and organize
- Search, tags, collections and filters. Optional AI tags and semantic search use your own provider key.
- 3D viewer
- Interactive STL, 3MF, OBJ, FBX, STEP/STP, 3DM and GLB viewing. GLTF and PLY remain cataloged without interactive previews.
- Duplicate check
- Content and geometry fingerprints find identical files and matching shapes.
- Access and hand-off
- Local desktop app; opens selected models in a slicer. Browser download capture is not documented.
- Source
- Official feature list · Trial and installation
MeshVault
- Files and archives
- Imports files into a portable library or indexes extra folders in place. Archives may stay whole, expose individual models virtually, or be extracted.
- Cataloged formats
- 50 model, CAD, project and toolpath extensions, plus eight archive variants.
Show all indexed extensions
3DM, 3DS, 3MF, ABC, AMF, BGCODE, BLEND, BLEND1, CATPART, CATPRODUCT, CNC, DAE, DWFX, DWG, DXF, F3D, FBX, FCSTD, GLB, GLTF, GCODE, GCO, IAM, IFC, IGES, IGS, IPT, JT, NC, OBJ, OFF, PLY, SAT, SAB, SCAD, SKP, SLDASM, SLDPRT, STEP, STL, STP, USD, USDA, USDC, USDZ, VRML, WRL, X_B, X_T, X3D.
Archives: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TGZ, TAR.BZ2, TBZ2.
- Find and organize
- Search across titles, creators, tags and descriptions; collections, favourites, print status and batch metadata editing.
- 3D viewer
- 21 standalone extensions on desktop, plus supported .MODEL entries inside archives.
Show previewable extensions
STL, OBJ, OFF, AMF, 3DM, 3MF, STEP, STP, IGES, IGS, X3D, DXF, GCODE, GCO, NC, CNC, GLB, GLTF, PLY, DAE, FBX.
- Duplicate check
- Content hashes identify byte-identical files, including those with different names.
- Access and hand-off
- Connect saves repository context with downloads. Optional self-hosted server and mobile apps; slicer hand-off is available on desktop. Mobile features vary by platform and tier.
- Source
- Official format list
PrintShelv
- Files and archives
- Catalogs multiple local folders. Basic covers STL; Pro adds 3MF. Archive browsing is not listed in its edition comparison.
- Cataloged formats
- STL in Basic; STL and 3MF in Pro.
- Find and organize
- Search, tags and custom groups (counted as collections here); Pro adds filament usage, cost and print history.
- 3D viewer
- STL in Basic; 3MF is a Pro feature.
- Duplicate check
- Finder in Pro; the product page does not state its matching method.
- Access and hand-off
- Windows desktop app; both editions open models in a configured slicer.
- Source
- Official edition comparison
Printventory
- Files and archives
- Indexes STL and 3MF in existing folders. Groups folder or ZIP parts into a bundle with a combined preview.
- Cataloged formats
- STL and 3MF.
- Find and organize
- Tags, designer, source URL, licence, notes, print status and history; batch metadata editing.
- 3D viewer
- Interactive STL and 3MF previews, including grouped parts from a folder or ZIP.
- Duplicate check
- Content hashes with visual comparison.
- Access and hand-off
- Desktop app with a LAN browser server mode and configurable slicer hand-off. It stores source links; that is narrower than capturing a full repository download.
- Source
- Official README
STL Manager
- Files and archives
- Scans STL, 3MF, ZIP, RAR and 7Z across Windows drives. Its catalog stays searchable while a drive is disconnected.
- Cataloged formats
- STL and 3MF, including files found through supported archive scans.
- Find and organize
- Searches indexed sources and opens a selected file or folder when its drive is available.
- 3D viewer
- No interactive viewer is documented.
- Duplicate check
- Groups use normalized name, part and size, so they are candidates rather than confirmed identical content.
- Access and hand-off
- Local Windows app run from Python source; files can be opened in their associated application.
- Source
- Official README
Total STL + 3MF Viewer
- Files and archives
- Scans local STL/3MF folders. ZIP browsing and catalog export are listed for Pro.
- Cataloged formats
- STL and 3MF.
- Find and organize
- Thumbnail browsing and filename search; Pro exports a searchable HTML catalog or printable PDF.
- 3D viewer
- Interactive STL and 3MF viewer in Pro; Basic has thumbnails only.
- Duplicate check
- Not documented in the linked product pages.
- Access and hand-off
- Windows desktop app with slicer hand-off.
- Source
- Free features · Pro features
Modelist
- Files and archives
- Watches existing folders without moving files. Indexes models inside ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ and TAR.BZ2 archives.
- Cataloged formats
- STL, 3MF, OBJ, STEP and SCAD, plus the listed archive types.
- Find and organize
- Search across names, descriptions, notes and metadata; tags, nested collections, saved smart collections and groups.
- 3D viewer
- Interactive STL, OBJ and 3MF viewer, including multicolour and multiplate 3MF projects. STEP and SCAD are cataloged; SCAD thumbnail rendering can use OpenSCAD.
- Duplicate check
- Byte-exact, similar-name-and-size and visual-hash checks; also detects duplicate archives.
- Access and hand-off
- Local desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux; slicer hand-off. Optional phone-to-desktop link sharing is separate from a mobile library app. Free tier allows 100 files; sending shared files needs a paid licence.
- Source
- Official features · Official pricing · Developer post
LayerMate
- Files and archives
- Indexes existing local, external and mapped network folders. Archive browsing is not documented.
- Cataloged formats
- STL, 3MF, OBJ, G-code and STEP/STP. STEP scanning requires an optional setting and rescan.
- Find and organize
- Search, tags, creator grouping, print queue and printed status; export library metadata to CSV.
- 3D viewer
- Rendered thumbnails and embedded 3MF/G-code images are documented. An interactive 3D viewer is not confirmed.
- Duplicate check
- Matches identical file contents even when filenames differ.
- Access and hand-off
- Windows, macOS and Linux desktop app. ConnectMate exposes the library to a browser on the local network. The separate free browser demo scans up to 10 files; the desktop app is paid.
- Source
- Official product and pricing · Official guide · Browser demo
CAD & generators
Generators make a defined kind of part from dimensions. CAD tools offer a wider editing workflow. Compare editable geometry, export formats and where the model is processed.
| App & sources | Platform / data location | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpaco.it | Web: Browser Data: Site server | Free | Set dimensions; preview parts; export printable files from 36 templates. | Template range. Storage, Gridfinity, gears, adapters, lithophanes; STL and color/notes 3MF. | Template generator, not freeform CAD. Generation runs on its server. |
| DildoMaker | Web: Browser Data: Not documented | Free | Customize shapes; export STL/3MF; generate silicone casting molds. | Casting workflow. Produces the target model and a multi-part mold. | Age gate prevented live-editor review; use appropriate body-contact materials. |
| MinePrint | Web: Browser Data: Local in browser | Free | Load Minecraft Java .nbt structures; select blocks and size; preview; export single-color STL. | Build conversion. Removes hidden internal faces for a printable mesh. | Java Edition only; stairs become cubes. Check floating parts. |
| OrbitStudio | Web: Browser Data: Site storage (optional) | Free generation; downloads from $10 | Choose Moon/Mars terrain; set puzzle or ornament shape; export STL or multicolor 3MF. | Planetary terrain. Personalized Moon/Mars puzzles and ornaments from real elevation data. | Beta post locked downloads; verify current credit access. |
| NASSCAD | Web: Browser or offline package Data: Local in browser/offline package | Free | Build parametric parts; run generators and scripts; import/export STL, 3MF, OBJ (more formats). | STEP assemblies. Import/export STEP AP203/AP214/AP242. | Union, subtract and intersect need the Windows companion engine. |
| OwlCAD | Web: Browser Data: Local in browser; optional cloud | Free core; paid AI Pro (amount unlisted) | Sketch and model solids; manage history and assemblies; check printability; export STL, 3MF, OBJ (more formats). | Browser CAD. History-based modeling and assembly work with optional sharing. | Cloud/AI may need sign-in or Pro. No G-code output. |
| ReOpenSCAD | Web: Browser or self-hosted Data: Site server or self-hosted server | Free | Write parametric code; preview and inspect scenes; compare build plates; export STL, 3MF, OBJ (more formats). | Shareable workspace. Read-only links and an MCP editing/rendering connection. | Demo project; workspaces are not private. Keep edit links secure. |
| STLKit3D | Web: Browser Data: Local in browser | Free | Set dimensions; preview and export STL templates; calculate color-swap pauses, infill weight and shrinkage. | Print helpers. Templates plus color-swap, infill-weight and shrinkage calculators. | Only some tools export STL; no freeform CAD. |
| Volucore | Web: Browser Data: Not documented | Free: 5 downloads/month; paid plans | Customize keychains, signs, LED letters, lamps and beads; download printable models. | Lighting models. Numbered LED channel parts with connectors; laser-ready DXF. | Beta; selling prints needs an active Business subscription. |
Model editing
Focused tools for preparing an existing model rather than designing or slicing a whole print.
| App & sources | Platform / data location | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAVE 3D | Desktop: Windows Data: Local (developer claim) | Planned free | Split existing models into printable color sections; add joints for assembly. | Keyed splits. Interlocking joints align the printed color pieces. | Formats and direct download were not confirmed on the studio site. |
| STLMaid | Desktop: Windows 10/11 Data: Local | €29; 7-day demo | Import STL/3MF/OBJ; cut, repair, hollow and check meshes; arrange parts; generate models; open in a slicer. | Map-to-model. Terrain/city models and raised GPX routes alongside mesh prep. | Site pages show different version numbers; confirm build and formats. |
Slicing
These turn geometry into printer G-code, but serve different jobs. Confirm your printer firmware, output and whether you need general FDM slicing or non-planar paths.
| App & sources | Platform / data location | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Crabby | Web: Browser, self-hosted Desktop: Builds available Mobile: iPad build-it-yourself Data: Local in browser/desktop | Free | Import STL/3MF/OBJ; arrange parts; set infill and supports; preview toolpaths; export Marlin/Klipper G-code. | Portable FDM slicer. Direct Klipper/Moonraker upload and start. | Early stage; test G-code on your printer. |
| Non-Planar Spiral Slicer | Web: Browser Data: Not documented | Free basics; NZ$10 full controls | Load STL/OBJ; preview non-planar toolpaths; export vase or open-surface G-code. | Non-planar paths. Continuous toolpaths follow curved surfaces. | Special-purpose; free mode locks most controls. |
Filament inventory
For knowing what spools you own, where they are and what remains. Compare whether usage is deducted from jobs, whether it is entered manually, and what the free tier includes.
| App & sources | Platform / data location | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FilamentVault | Mobile: iPhone, iPad (iOS/iPadOS 26.5+) Data: Local; optional iCloud | Free up to 10 spools; $14.99 unlimited | Track spools, weight and storage; log print usage; view analytics and widgets. | Physical spool tracking. QR/NFC IDs and drying history. | Usage is logged; automatic printer deduction is not claimed. |
| FilaTrack | Mobile: iPhone Data: Local; Pro iCloud sync | Free up to 20 spools; $4.99 Pro | Track spools, weight and storage; review spending, price history and widgets. | Color view. Rendered 3D spools, including gradients. | Remaining weight is manual; no native iPad app listed. |
Print pricing
For estimating a sale price from material, machine, labor and failure costs. Check margin math, currency and whether marketplace or payment fees are separate inputs.
| App & sources | Platform / data location | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrintMargin | Web: Browser Data: Not documented | Free | Estimate break-even cost; set a target margin; calculate selling price from material, power, machine, labor and failures. | Shareable quote. Copy the cost and price breakdown. | No separate marketplace/payment-fee field; add fees manually. |
| PrintWorth | Web: Browser Data: Not documented | Free | Estimate selling price from material, power, machine wear, labor, failures and payment fees. | Planned-price check. Show profit and margin for your own price. | Euro-only interface; validate estimates against real jobs. |
More tools from the full post audit
Open a group for more tools. Short entries mostly reflect developer posts; check the links for current details. Beta and planned tools are labeled.
Find, organize & publish (14 tools)
| App & sources | Workflow / runs on | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Print Manager (personal WIP) | Library / shop operations Platform not stated | Unlisted | Catalog models; track ownership, subscriptions, prices and materials; open in a slicer; capture Cults models with an extension. | Combines model-file records with sales, materials, paints and recipes. | No public build or source link was offered in the post. A built-in 3D viewer was not documented. |
| 3DFinder | Model discovery Browser | Free | Search Thingiverse, MakerWorld and Printables together; compare likes and downloads and visit the original model page. | Merges platform results with live searches when its index misses a model. | See linked post. |
| 3DPrintingTools.org | Tool discovery Browser | Free | Browse community-submitted 3D printing tools by category, type, platform and pricing. | Community directory focused on software rather than printable files. | Listings are contributed; verify each product’s details at its own site. |
| Board-game print database | Model discovery Platform not stated | Unlisted | Find printable inserts, upgrades and accessories for board games. | Search by game rather than by generic model keyword. | The image post does not identify the site URL or collection size. |
| LayerLens | Creator publishing Browser | Free | Crop, resize and adjust one model photo for Printables, MakerWorld, Thangs and Snapmaker Spaces; download all outputs as a ZIP. | One upload produces each marketplace’s image size and framing. | See linked post. |
| LayerUp Games | Model discovery / planning Browser | Unlisted | Browse board-game print projects and plan or share upgrades. | Board-game-specific model discovery and print planning. | Verify download sources and current community features on the site. |
| MakersVault | Model library Self-hosted browser UI via Docker; supports an existing library mounted read-only. | Free | Self-host a model library; tag and browse thumbnails; use an interactive 3D viewer (STL, 3MF, OBJ; more formats). | Revived fork focuses on Docker deployment, authentication fixes and thumbnail generation on the server. | The fork removed the slicer bridge. Check its README for mount and network setup before deploying. |
| MakerWorld creator extension | Creator publishing Chrome extension | Free | Compare MakerWorld search tags, trends, ranking and a creator’s downloads, prints, likes and ratings. | Flags popular searches not yet covered by the creator’s models. | The subreddit crosspost does not include a direct extension-store link. |
| Printreon | Creator publishing Web service; public beta | Unlisted | Host versioned 3D-file drops and creator memberships, with commercial-license keys and seller badges. | Membership platform designed around printable file versioning and print-tested labels. | Verify terms, fees and badge criteria on the live service. |
| SpoolWeight | Filament reference Browser | Free | Look up or submit empty spool weights by brand, material and spool type, with a photo for identification. | Community tare-weight database helps estimate remaining filament from a scale reading. | Coverage depends on user submissions; match the exact spool variant. |
| 3D print timelapse renderer | Creator publishing Platform not stated | Unlisted | Render a timelapse of a 3D print. | Print-process video output for documentation or sharing. | Input requirements and supported cameras or files need confirmation. |
| Filament Material Atlas | Filament reference Platform not stated | Unlisted | Browse material properties and guidance for printing filaments. | Material-reference format aimed at comparing filament choices. | Check cited data and suitability for your material brand. |
| Unnamed model/community tool | Model discovery Platform not stated | Unlisted | Developer is building a tool around 3D printing models and community interaction. | Combines model and community workflow. | Feedback-stage concept; public features and access need confirmation. |
| Unnamed per-print creator platform | Creator publishing Platform under development | Unlisted | Proposed platform where designers can publish models and earn from prints. | Per-print creator compensation model. | Development-stage announcement; business terms and public access unconfirmed. |
Design & generate (49 tools)
| App & sources | Workflow / runs on | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D ambigram generator | Part generator Browser | Free | Turn two words into a printable ambigram model. | Text reads differently from two viewing directions. | The crosspost does not provide a confirmed direct product link. |
| BrickSolvr | Model-to-bricks generator Browser | Unlisted | Convert STL/OBJ/GLB/PLY models into buildable brick designs. | Outputs a brick assembly from an existing mesh. | Check size limits, brick inventory and export/licence terms on the current site. |
| Chamfer | Part generator Browser; client-side WebAssembly, no account | Free | Generate Gridfinity bins, baseplates, storage bins, crates, nameplates, QR plates and tokens; download STL/3MF. | Share exact generator settings by URL and export two-color 3MF with filament slot assignments. | Developer notes snap-fit clips are still being improved; test fit before batch printing. |
| Chamfilletizer | Mechanical design helper Browser | Unlisted | Web tool focused on chamfers and fillets for model preparation. | Focused edge-treatment helper. | The link post gives no feature details; verify inputs and outputs on the site. |
| Color lithophane converter (beta) | Image-to-model generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Developer announces an open beta for converting images to color lithophanes. | Color lithophane output. | The shared image post does not specify formats, access link or beta limits. |
| CSV-to-model batch generator | Part generator Platform not stated | Free | Generate a batch of personalized 3D models from rows in a CSV. | Automates variable text or parameters across many model outputs. | The image post does not document template controls or export formats. |
| Enclosure generator | Part generator Platform not stated | Free | Generate a customizable enclosure for a printed electronics project. | Focused enclosure template. | The image post does not document fastening or export options. |
| FluidCAD | CAD Platform not stated | Free | Create 3D parts with sketches and an assembly workflow. | Recent release adds a sketch solver and assemblies. | Check its current release and platform support in the project post. |
| Gear generator | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Generate a customizable printable gear. | Dedicated gear parameters. | The image post does not establish tooth profile, file format or product URL. |
| Gridfinity cutout generator | Part generator Browser | Unlisted | Create Gridfinity cutouts for custom storage layouts. | Focused cutout tooling for objects that need a shaped pocket. | Developer requests testers; confirm measurement and export controls. |
| Hypsos3D | Terrain generator Browser | Unlisted | Create printable terrain maps from a selected geographic area. | Designed for geographic landscape souvenirs. | Confirm data sources, download formats and cost on the live site. |
| KansoGrid | Part generator Browser | Free | Lay out custom drawer boxes by measured drawer space and export STL parts. | Plans the full drawer arrangement before generating individual boxes. | Check dimensions and wall/clearance allowances on a test print. |
| LithoMaker | Image-to-model generator macOS and Windows; offline | Unlisted | Turn photos into planar or cylindrical lithophanes with mounting rings or stands. | Desktop local generation with integrated lamp-base geometry. | Confirm current licence and multicolor options on the product page. |
| LuCABoard | Image-to-model generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Turn an image into a multicolor FDM relief with cropping, color mapping, adjustable height and puzzle-style splitting. | Colors run through the print body rather than appearing only as stacked surface layers. | The post presents the current version but gives no public download link. |
| Magnet generator | Part generator Platform not stated | Free | Generate a printable part with magnet cavities. | Specialized magnet-pocket geometry. | The image post does not document tolerances or a public tool link. |
| MakerSolid | CAD iPad and Mac | Paid; amount unlisted | Sketch dimensioned geometry and build parametric 3D parts with Apple Pencil support. | Touch-first history-based CAD on iPad for printable parts. | Confirm price, export formats and platform requirements on the App Store. |
| MechCalc | Mechanical design helper Browser | Free | Calculate ISO H7 fits and compare shaft/hole tolerances in millimetres or inches; current site also has belt and gear modules. | Reverse lookup finds an ISO fit from a target clearance or interference. | The site calls its calculations preliminary design guides; verify fit on printed test pieces. |
| Natural-language CAD tool | AI modeling Platform not stated | Unlisted | Describe a part in text and generate a model. | Text-first part creation. | The image post does not establish editable output, pricing or direct link. |
| Organizer designer | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Design custom-fit organizers from the dimensions of the space they must occupy. | Starts from measured available space rather than a stock box size. | Confirm current export options in the linked beta post. |
| Parametric pipe & fitting generator | Part generator Browser | Unlisted | Create parameterized printed pipes and fittings with a broad configurator. | Focuses on matching custom pipe dimensions and connector shapes. | Check thread standards and fit tolerance on test parts. |
| Parametric Wall Studio | Part generator Browser; no account | Free | Design wave/slat relief panels; adjust layers, attractors, brushes, heightmaps and outlines; export STL/OBJ. | Surface-design tools adapted from CNC panels to 3D-printable relief tiles. | Check thickness and resulting mesh in a slicer before printing. |
| PILED 3D CAD Multi Tool | CAD / fabrication Platform not stated | Unlisted | Collection of CAD/CAM utilities to create and modify parts for printing and other fabrication. | Over 100 small design operations in one desktop suite, according to its listing. | Check supported formats and paid licence on the current site. |
| Printable phone-stand generator | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Generate a custom 3D-printable phone stand from a focused web tool. | Single-purpose phone-stand template. | The image post does not establish platform, export format or a public product link. |
| QR Code to STL | Part generator Browser | Free | Create a printable STL from QR-code content. | Single-purpose QR-to-model conversion. | Check scanability after scaling and printing. |
| QR to 3D | Part generator Browser | Unlisted | Generate 3D-printable QR geometry from a code. | Focused QR-code relief creation. | Check whether the code still scans after printing. |
| Signature Lightboxes | Part generator Browser | Unlisted | Build custom multi-color lightboxes from text, logos or photos and export print-ready 3MF with AMS color assignments. | Procedural LED/lightbox geometry with Bambu Studio color mapping. | Check live access and licence terms; post linked a crowdfunding campaign. |
| SindriCAD | Sculpting / CAD Windows, macOS, Linux | Free | Sculpt solid material locally with cuts that close automatically. | Volume-based sculpting rather than surface-only deformation. | Confirm current builds and export formats from the linked project. |
| SketchForge | CAD Browser; local save and optional Docker self-hosting | Free | Sketch, extrude, revolve and combine solids; add fillets and chamfers; measure; save editable projects or export STEP. | Simple shape workflow with STEP and adjustable gears in a self-hostable browser CAD tool. | Developer labels it beta; check export and modeling reliability for your use. |
| Smith | AI modeling Platform not stated | Unlisted | Natural-language or AI-assisted CAD design. | Vibe-CAD workflow for creating editable parts. | Check model ownership, exports, pricing and validation on the current service. |
| VesselMaker | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Design parameterized vases and planters with adjustable relief surfaces and modifiers. | Surface textures intended to be felt on printed vessels. | Public beta; confirm export and pricing on the current build. |
| Block-toy builder | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Sketch toy blocks, cut them for printing and assemble snap-together parts. | Adds springs, chain links and poseable joints to printable block toys. | Development update; product name and public release are not confirmed. |
| Camera-to-printable-model tool | Image-to-model generator Platform not stated | Free | Use a camera image as the starting point for a replacement part model. | Repair-oriented photo-to-print workflow. | Post title does not confirm accuracy, export types or supported object shapes. |
| GearGen.xyz | Mechanical design helper Browser | Unlisted | Generate printable gear geometry with adjustable backlash, profile shift and tooth measurements. | Emphasis on root geometry for plastic gears. | Found through site search rather than the visible New-feed chain; confirm current export and pricing. |
| Hanging wall planter generator | Part generator Browser | Free | Generate a 3D-printable hanging wall planter. | Purpose-built hanging planter geometry. | Check wall strength, drainage and attachment before use. |
| Involute.build | Mechanical design helper Browser; server-side gear generation | Trial; price unlisted | Generate spur, helical, herringbone and bevel gears from parameters; export STEP or STL. | Editable gear parameters with CAD-ready STEP output. | Developer says calculations run on its server; verify geometry and current price before relying on it. |
| Map to Model tooio | Terrain generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Create a printable model from map data. | Map-to-object creation in a focused tool. | Post title offers little detail; check available regions and export options. |
| MapTrinket | Part generator Browser | Free | Turn an address into map-line art; adjust street-line density, thickness, frame and marker; export STL or SVG. | Small location keepsakes made from OpenStreetMap streets. | Inspect thin line features and local mapping coverage before printing. |
| Math-function print generator | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Turn mathematical functions into printable 3D shapes. | Equation-driven model creation. | Post title gives no export or accuracy details. |
| Oblikovati | CAD Linux, macOS and Windows | Free | Parametric sketching, part modeling, sheet metal, assemblies and drawings; import STEP/STL/OBJ and export STEP/STL/3MF/DXF. | Broad engineering CAD workflow across desktop platforms with surfacing ambitions. | Developer says it is in bug-fixing before first stable release; test exports. |
| Onshape Plus | CAD add-on Chrome extension for Onshape | Unlisted | Adjust or enhance the Onshape interface for a more efficient modeling workflow. | Browser-side UI changes to Onshape; an iPad-support update was discussed. | Check current extension availability and whether iPad support shipped. |
| OpenGrid surface planner | Part generator Browser per post title | Free | Plan an OpenGrid storage surface before printing parts. | Visual surface layout for modular storage. | Check supported grid standard and export path on the linked tool. |
| PixyCAD | CAD Mac and iPad; fully on-device per developer | $179 (reported) | Sketch and extrude parts with Apple Pencil support, then prepare them for printing. | Touch-first sketch-to-print CAD with a one-time purchase model. | Confirm current edition, export formats and device requirements on the App Store. |
| Plant-tag batch generator | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Generate many personalized plant tags and arrange them for efficient overnight printing. | Batch layout for hundreds of small custom labels. | Confirm supported input and output formats in the linked post. |
| Print-in-place hinged box generator | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Generate a dimensioned hinged box intended to print as one assembly. | Parametric print-in-place hinge geometry. | Hinge clearance depends on printer calibration; confirm generator link and outputs. |
| ShapeScan | Image-to-model generator Browser with phone photo input | Unlisted | Photograph a flat object on a marker sheet to produce a scaled outline; export SVG, DXF or STL. | Perspective correction and a fitted Gridfinity bin workflow from physical outlines. | Accuracy depends on the reference sheet and photo; measure a known dimension after export. |
| Skadisfinity | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Plan a SKÅDIS pegboard layout and generate parts for it. | Layout planning focused on IKEA SKÅDIS storage. | Check fit and actual export options on the linked tool. |
| STL-to-fidget-clicker generator | Part generator Browser | Free | Transform an uploaded STL into a printable fidget clicker. | Turns an existing model into a moving clicker design. | Check fit, mechanism durability and file handling before use. |
| Unnamed 3D scanning app | 3D scanning Mobile or camera-based app; platform not confirmed | Unlisted | Capture real-world shapes as 3D scans for downstream modeling or printing. | Originally used in clinical scanning, with maker uses discussed. | The post does not name the app or confirm export formats for printing. |
| Zero-CAD STL export tool | Part generator Platform not stated | Unlisted | Generate print-ready STL files without a traditional CAD workflow. | Direct creation intended for non-CAD users. | Post title alone does not identify model types or whether an app is publicly usable. |
Edit & inspect (37 tools)
| App & sources | Workflow / runs on | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DismZ Advanced Forge | Model editing / generation Platform not stated | Unlisted | Segment models and add fit-tolerant key-and-socket joins; site also advertises generation utilities. | Loop-based segmentation with automatic alignment joints. | Check which modules are live versus beta. |
| 3MF printer profile converter | File conversion Browser; local processing | Free | Replace a 3MF project’s printer profile for another machine while retaining models, placement, transforms and other project metadata. | Accepts a destination-slicer 3MF as a custom profile template when a printer is not built in. | Produces an editable project, not translated G-code; reopen, review and reslice before printing. |
| 3MF-to-GLB AR preview | Model inspection Browser / augmented reality | Free | Convert a multicolor 3MF to a GLB and preview the model at true size in AR. | Checks scale and colors in a real space before printing. | AR support depends on the device/browser; verify converted materials. |
| AI mesh printability tool | Model editing Platform not stated | Unlisted | Post advertises a workflow to prepare AI-generated meshes for 3D printing. | Focuses on AI mesh cleanup. | The image post does not document exact repair checks or a public product link. |
| Analyze3D Pro | Model inspection Android closed test; on-device | Free during testing | Inspect STL/OBJ/USDZ dimensions, volume, surface area and center of mass; export a PDF report and add text engraving. | Optional STL-to-CAD conversion is offered in the same mobile inspection app. | Closed-test access and format results have not been independently checked. |
| Assembly color previewer | Model inspection Browser | Unlisted | Preview a multi-part model with selectable part colors. | Checks assembly color combinations before printing. | The image post does not document supported formats or a direct product URL. |
| Blender Fit add-on | Blender add-on Platform not stated | Unlisted | Adjust clearances and fit for parts intended to be printed together. | Print-fit controls directly in a Blender model. | The post seeks testers; check current availability and parameters. |
| Blendtopo | Blender add-on Blender extension; local Python | Free | Define build volume, keep-out zones, supports, loads and target weight; generate a watertight optimized mesh for STL export. | Topology optimization for print-ready structural forms within Blender. | Developer calls it young; validate strength and loading independently for functional parts. |
| Browser 3D converter | File conversion Browser; local processing per post | Unlisted | Convert CAD/mesh files, including STEP, without uploading them to a remote conversion site. | Privacy-focused in-browser conversion. | Confirm supported input/output pairs and size limits on the current build. |
| CAD Viewer | Model inspection Browser; local files | Free | Open CAD/mesh files locally for preview without uploading them. | Includes a separate browser extension for previewing CAD attachments directly on pages. | Confirm the formats supported by the standalone viewer and extension. |
| CAD Viewer extension | Model inspection Browser extension | Free | Preview CAD attachments from web pages without sending files to a server. | In-page local inspection of CAD attachments. | Confirm supported file hosts and extension permissions. |
| Curved-seam browser splitter | Model editing Browser | Free | Split models along drawn curved seams and prepare separate color pieces. | Adds an inlay cut to fit two colors together on a single-extruder print. | Check fit tolerance and supported file types on the live build. |
| DFM Checker | Model inspection Browser; drag-and-drop STL | Free | Upload an STL, choose PLA/ABS/PETG and receive a visual report highlighting possible printability issues. | Design-for-manufacturing feedback overlaid on a 3D model. | Early MVP; no sign-in or file storage claimed, but processing location is not specified. |
| EasyGear | CAD add-on SketchUp plug-in | Unlisted | Generate parameterized gears for 3D printing inside SketchUp. | Update adds internal and bevel gear types. | Check SketchUp version compatibility and tooth profiles in the linked post. |
| EasySlice Print | Blender add-on Platform not stated | Unlisted | Adds a print-preparation slicing workflow inside Blender. | Works within a Blender modeling session. | The shared image post does not document file outputs or cost. |
| FDM Preflight (work in progress) | Model inspection Browser, local processing claimed | Unlisted | Planned checks for overhangs, thin walls, mesh defects, floating parts, bed contact and build volume; repair workflow. | Aims to explain printability problems before a slicer is installed. | Developer describes an experiment and offers a GitHub work-in-progress link on request; no public release verified. |
| FlexySliceSTL | Model editing macOS, Windows and iPad; local processing | Unlisted | Convert a static STL into an articulated structure, adjust joints, paint details and render the result. | Keeps the original model unchanged while adding articulation. | Post points to an upcoming MakerWorld campaign; confirm availability and export limits. |
| Forma3D (browser editor) | Model editing Browser; developer says files stay local | Free | Open and edit STL; push/pull, split, shell and add joints or text; repair meshes; export STL. | Local browser editing of downloaded STL geometry with mechanical-joint presets. | Early build; this is separate from the similarly named iOS app in the catalog. Check current export and mesh quality. |
| Forma3D (iOS) | Mobile modeling / editing iOS; on-device | Unlisted | Create and edit models, paint for multicolor printing, and split models into parts with joints. | Exports toward MakerWorld/Bambu Handy from an iPhone or iPad workflow. | Check the current App Store release, pricing and exact device support. |
| ilove3D | Part generator / editing Browser | Unlisted | Collection of generators for adapters, Gridfinity, lamps and vases, plus model cutting. | Multiple small maker utilities collected in one site. | The shared update claims 11 added tools; check the current site for live modules. |
| Kybz | CAD / conversion Platform not stated | Unlisted | Model and convert an STL mesh to STEP geometry. | STL-to-STEP workflow in a 3D modeling environment. | A STEP wrapper is not necessarily editable parametric CAD; inspect the result for the job you need. |
| Linux STL/3MF repair CLI/GUI | Model editing Linux | Free | Inspect and repair STL/3MF models through command-line or graphical controls. | A small open-source repair path for Linux users. | Confirm the repository and exact repair operations in the linked post. |
| Meshdiff | Model inspection Browser | Free tier | Load two STL/3MF/OBJ versions and visually compare geometry changes. | Purpose-built 3D version diffing for hardware design review. | Confirm Pro/Teams availability and file-handling details on the current site. |
| MeshMedic | Model editing Browser; local processing | Free | Inspect and repair STL geometry before slicing. | Fast local repair path without uploading the STL. | Check specific repair operations and whether the result preserves detail. |
| Meshsmith | Blender add-on Blender add-on | US$15 (reported) | Set real-world scale, cut and join meshes, add pegs, kitbash parts and batch-export selected objects to STL. | Miniature scale references and print-prep operations packaged in Blender. | Requires Blender basics; check current marketplace price and version. |
| NexoIP 3D Viewer | Model inspection Windows desktop; offline | Free | Index folders; inspect STL, OBJ and GLB with materials and animation (more formats). | PBR, wireframe, normals, X-ray and unlit modes plus GLB/STL/OBJ export and PNG snapshots. | Developer labels the Windows build an unsigned technical alpha. |
| Obloid STL Splitter | Model editing Browser; local processing claimed | Free (reported) | Load STL, OBJ, 3MF or GLB; cut on an adjustable plane; add dowel, snap, tenon or threaded connectors; export STL ZIP or placed 3MF. | Connector fit presets by material and a reduced-triangle proxy for large meshes. | Check current support for your format and verify connector clearances with a test print. |
| Offline Android CAD viewer | Model inspection Android; on-device | Unlisted | Inspect STEP/STL assemblies and measure wall thickness without cloud upload. | Mobile wall-thickness inspection for CAD/mesh files. | The post does not establish app name or public-store listing. |
| Painted-3MF part splitter | Model editing Platform not stated | Free | Convert painted 3MF color regions into separate printable assembly parts. | Turns slicer paint into physical color parts for assembly. | Inspect fit tolerances and color-boundary artifacts in a test model. |
| PolyCarver | Model editing Browser | Free | Draw curved, freeform cuts through STL/3MF models instead of splitting only along flat planes. | Preserves model details by following a curved seam. | Check export and connector options in the current release. |
| PrintLab | Model inspection Browser | Free | Analyze an STL before slicing for possible print issues and get orientation and parameter suggestions. | Pre-slice printability recommendations. | Developer seeks feedback; validate recommendations with a slicer and test print. |
| resin-mesh-tools | Blender add-on Platform not stated | Free | Blender scripts for repairing and hollowing meshes for resin printing. | Small open-source resin preparation scripts within Blender. | Check Blender version and the supported scripts in the repository. |
| Rhino 8 Grasshopper fabrication plug-in | CAD add-on Rhino 8 on macOS/Windows | Free | Generate tetrahedral lattices, remesh adaptively, produce PDF layouts and export data. | Combines lattice construction with print-oriented output tools in Grasshopper. | Requires Rhino 8 and Grasshopper. |
| STL stretch tool | Model editing Platform not stated | Free | Lengthen or shorten a selected part of an STL without remodelling the entire part. | Localized stretch workflow for an existing print file. | Confirm geometry repair and output limits on the live tool. |
| STLMaidThumbnailTool | Model inspection Windows Explorer integration | Free | Show STL, 3MF and OBJ thumbnails in Explorer (more formats); use the built-in viewer. | System file-browser previews without opening a separate library. | Separate free companion tool from paid STLMaid. |
| Smooth assembly segmenter | Model editing Platform not stated | Unlisted | Split a mesh into smooth, manifold segments for a printed assembly. | Assembly-aware segmentation instead of simple planar cutting. | Verify connector treatment and model compatibility in the linked demonstration. |
| Unnamed 3D file creator/editor | Model editing Platform not stated | Free | Create and edit files for 3D printing. | Combines creation and editing in one tool. | Post title lacks supported formats and operations; verify before comparing features. |
Slice & tune (24 tools)
| App & sources | Workflow / runs on | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CakeForge | SLS nesting Browser; client-side CPU/WebGPU | Free | Pack 3D parts into a chosen build volume and export the arrangement as 3MF or STL. | Optimizes build height with a GPU FFT search over multiple orientations; includes a Loopzizo-specific slicer. | Developer measurements were on synthetic parts; the slicer output is not generalized to other SLS machines. |
| Cura G-code batch analyzer | G-code analysis Platform not stated | Free | Analyze print time and filament use across hundreds of Cura G-code files. | Batch summaries for large queues of existing G-code. | The post does not imply compatibility with G-code from other slicers. |
| Danslicer | Resin slicing Platform not stated | Unlisted | Post introduces a slicer for resin 3D printing. | Resin rather than FDM workflow. | The image post does not provide a direct product link or documented output formats. |
| Doctor 3D | Print troubleshooting Web app; photo upload for AI analysis | 5 free scans/day | Analyze a photo of a failed print and suggest mechanical fixes or OrcaSlicer parameter changes. | Photo-based diagnosis tied to specific slicer settings and volumetric-flow calculations. | AI diagnosis is advisory; verify changes on the machine and check data handling before uploading photos. |
| DuckySlicer | Slicing Android development project | Unlisted | Port OrcaSlicer to Android for local, offline slicing. | Aims to keep the full slicing workflow on Android. | The post requests contributors; treat as in development, not a stable app. |
| Filament settings guide | Print troubleshooting Platform not stated | Free | Find suggested filament settings and troubleshooting advice for common print problems. | Combines material setup with failure diagnosis. | Post image does not state data source, supported printers or product URL. |
| FlashFit AI | Print troubleshooting Platform not stated | Unlisted | Free project described for Flashforge Adventurer 5M setup and tuning. | Printer-specific AI assistance for the Adventurer 5M. | The posts are in Italian and do not establish a general printer support list. |
| LPBF Pre-Print Screener | Metal print analysis Platform not stated | Free | Read part geometry and mark likely curl, unsupported overhang, trapped powder and undersized features on a metal LPBF model. | Places process-risk flags directly on the geometry. | Developer requests validation against failed prints; use as an experimental screen. |
| MakerWorld → OrcaSlicer userscript | Slicer hand-off Platform not stated | Unlisted | Adds an Open in OrcaSlicer action on MakerWorld pages. | One-click hand-off from a repository listing to a different slicer. | Check installation and browser compatibility in the linked post. |
| OrcaSlicer AI agent (prototype) | Slicer automation Platform not stated | Unlisted | Developer is building an AI agent to control OrcaSlicer settings and slicing. | Natural-language control of slicer tasks. | The post requests feedback; specific capabilities and release status are not confirmed. |
| OrcaSlicer local AI controller | Slicer automation Local machine | Free | Use an AI agent to edit OrcaSlicer profiles, check settings and run slices. | Physics checks before applying profile changes, per developer. | AI-driven settings need review and a test print before production use. |
| PA Calibration Helper | Print calibration Platform not stated | Unlisted | Format and compare pressure-advance test values; post also mentions ironing. | Reduces manual handling of multi-speed PA pattern results. | Check compatible slicers and calibration assumptions. |
| PrintWise | Slicer helper Locally hosted web app; offline core | Free | Select printer, filament, model and goal; produce OrcaSlicer-importable filament/process settings and orientation analysis. | Combines model analysis with generated slicer profiles; optional online AI for deeper suggestions. | Validate recommendations against your machine and material; optional API use may have provider costs. |
| SpiralCode | G-code generator Browser; local generation claimed | Free | Draw a profile curve, choose texture and printer, then export vase-mode G-code; developer also points to STL export. | Builds a continuous spiral toolpath directly from a curve without a separate slicer step. | Early prototype. Inspect G-code and machine settings before sending it to a printer. |
| WarpSim | Print analysis Browser; local processing claimed | Free | Load STL/3MF and compare warp-risk estimates by filament, bed conditions and model geometry. | Side-by-side material comparison aimed at corner lift before a long print. | Risk scores are estimates based on the tool's model; use test prints for critical parts. |
| WaveOverhangs | Print-path helper Platform not stated | Unlisted | Post links a tool for printing overhangs without conventional supports. | Focuses on self-supporting wave-shaped overhang strategies. | Check geometry and printer limits on the live tool; the shared post has little technical detail. |
| 3D Color Palette Matcher | Color print preparation Python desktop app | Free | Extract dominant colors from an image and match them to real filament colors. | Post describes 145 filaments across 16 brands for lithophanes and HueForge workflows. | Color appearance depends on display, filament and print settings; validate with samples. |
| Cindr3D | CAD / slicing / monitoring Browser | Free | Design parts, prepare slices, inspect G-code and monitor printers from one workspace. | An integrated CAD-to-printer dashboard. | Developer described active bugs in its design section; verify each module before relying on it. |
| FixMyPrint | Print troubleshooting Browser service | 5 free diagnoses; paid Pro | Choose a failure type and printer, filament and slicer setup; receive ranked causes and suggested setting changes. | Rule-based diagnosis aimed at repeatable, setup-specific adjustments; companion Reddit bot appears in separate posts. | Check current pricing, supported equipment and advice against printer documentation. |
| Multicolor desktop converter (beta) | Color print preparation Desktop app; platform not confirmed | Free | Convert and prepare assets for multicolor 3D printing. | A dedicated set of color tools around conversion. | Tool name and supported formats require confirmation on the linked post. |
| Unnamed failed-print diagnosis tool | Print troubleshooting Platform not stated | Unlisted | Guide users through identifying print failures. | Small diagnostic project presented for feedback. | Post title does not establish checks, supported printers or release status. |
| Unnamed slicer v2 test build | Slicing Platform not stated | Unlisted | Create printer toolpaths from models in a new slicer build. | Second-version test invitation for community feedback. | Post does not establish product name, supported printers or release status. |
| Web G-code visualizer | G-code analysis Browser | Unlisted | Display G-code toolpaths in a browser. | Inspection without opening a desktop slicer. | Supported printer dialects and analysis features are not confirmed. |
| Z-offset adjustment CLI | Print calibration Command-line; platform not stated | Unlisted | Adjust first-layer Z offset through a small command-line tool. | Focused first-layer correction without editing a broader profile. | Review generated commands or files before applying to a printer. |
Filament & printers (12 tools)
| App & sources | Workflow / runs on | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedside | Printer control Windows desktop; OctoPrint | Free | Show temperatures and job progress, preview the live G-code toolpath, upload G-code and start prints through OctoPrint. | Uses OctoPrint’s file position to show the printed/unprinted path and offers a cutaway infill view. | See linked post. |
| Filabridge | Filament inventory / printer integration Self-hosted bridge for Spoolman and Prusa printers | Free | Sync filament consumption from Prusa print jobs into Spoolman; show print history and spool use. | Accounts for canceled and failed prints and preserves a job through bridge restarts. | Linked post describes a maintained fork in 0.9.x pre-release; check compatibility with your printer and Spoolman version. |
| FilamentHound | Filament shopping Browser | Free | Browse filament listings and compare sales across vendors. | Aggregates filament deals for purchasing decisions. | Offers and stock change; check the retailer’s final price. |
| MakerSpell | Mobile print workflow Android beta | Unlisted | Find models, slice them and send jobs to a printer from an Android toolkit. | End-to-end mobile find-to-print workflow. | Closed beta; check supported printers and whether slicing is local. |
| PandaFarm | Printer monitoring BTT Panda Touch / K-Touch | Unlisted | Monitor a mix of Bambu and Klipper printers on a dedicated touch display. | Cross-vendor dashboard on Panda Touch hardware. | Confirm the required device firmware and printer APIs. |
| Printbuddy | Printer monitoring Platform not stated | Free | Dashboard and notifications for Bambu, Prusa and Klipper printers. | Fork of Bambuddy extending the dashboard beyond Bambu devices. | See linked post. |
| Spool diary | Filament inventory Platform not stated | Unlisted | Log spools and the objects printed from each one. | Keeps a material-to-finished-object history. | The image post does not name a public app or document access. |
| Unnamed spool tracker (tester build) | Filament inventory Mobile app, tester access by message | Planned $1–2 | Record spool brand, color, material, remaining weight and storage location; track project pricing and waste. | QR label scanning with a phone camera to recall spool records. | No name or public download in the post; availability and final pricing are unconfirmed. |
| 3D Supply Finder | Filament shopping Browser | Unlisted | Search for 3D printing supply deals. | Deal discovery focused on supplies rather than model files. | Prices and stock are time-sensitive; check the retailer before buying. |
| SpoolTap | Filament inventory Android app | Unlisted | Track filament inventory and identify spools with NFC. | NFC-centered spool retrieval on Android. | Verify current download, sync behavior and supported NFC tags. |
| SpoolWizard | Filament inventory OctoPrint plugin | Unlisted | Track and select filament spools alongside OctoPrint jobs. | Filament workflow inside an existing OctoPrint setup. | Beta tester request; confirm current plugin release and printer integration. |
| U1 Print Hub | Printer monitoring LAN browser dashboard; Windows/macOS/Linux binaries | Free | Monitor and manage Snapmaker U1 printers, queue jobs and view project files. | Full Spectrum mix planner maps 3MF colors to loaded filament blends and flags unattainable colors. | Post warns current Hub serves plain HTTP; keep it on a trusted LAN unless a secure proxy is configured. |
Quote & manage (15 tools)
| App & sources | Workflow / runs on | Cost | General capabilities | Standout in this set | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D print cost calculator (unnamed) | Print pricing Browser | Free | Estimate 3D print cost and a quote without a paywall. | Fast no-account price estimate. | The shared post does not provide enough detail to compare fee and margin formulas. |
| Extrudix | Filament / shop operations Platform not stated | Unlisted | Track filament, printers, maintenance and print costs in one app. | Combines consumables and machine upkeep with cost records. | The image post does not establish platform, price or data handling. |
| Formorder (prototype) | Parametric order workflow Platform not stated | Unlisted | Turn an existing Fusion model into customer-selectable size variants. | Links controlled product options to a parametric Fusion design. | Developer says setup is hands-on and testing is limited to their own design so far. |
| Khayt | Shop operations Windows/Linux desktop; Mac alpha; local first | Free | Manage quotes, a Kanban production queue, clients, filament inventory and analytics; optional encrypted sync and storefront. | Compares actual printer-reported filament use with the slicer estimate and updates spool stock. | Printer API support may vary by machine; check current integrations. |
| MakerMarginStudio pricing sheet | Print pricing Excel workbook | €7.90 before tax | Quote identical-part orders using material, power, machine time, labor, failures, packaging and selling fees. | Explicit expected-attempt formula and target-margin price with fee and failure assumptions. | Only tested in Excel for Mac with numerical examples; no production validation or slicer import. |
| PresupuestoFDM | Print pricing Browser demo; paid local HTML | Free demo; €19 download before tax | Quote FDM batches using setup, per-part material, machine time, electricity, failures, labor, packaging and selling fees. | Paid version produces client-facing quotes without internal costs and keeps local history/backups. | Spanish interface; inputs are manual and do not come from slicer files. |
| PrintHQ | Filament / shop operations Android closed test | Unlisted | Track filament, printers, print jobs, estimated costs, maintenance and a print queue. | Puts inventory, machine upkeep and jobs in one Android app. | Closed test through Google Play; developer says initial setup targets UK users. |
| PrintProfit 3D | Print pricing Offline Excel workbook; current Excel recommended | Paid; amount unlisted | Estimate quotes from production costs, setup work, fees and failures; track materials, orders and maintenance. | Separates break-even, markup and target margin with explicit fee and failure assumptions. | Formula results depend on your inputs; verify tax and local business requirements. |
| PsyCy Print Ledger | Print pricing / records Standalone local HTML | $6 | Record a quote and actual material, machine, labor and fee costs for each order. | Compares quoted contribution with the result after valuing labor and machine wear. | Early v0.1; USD-only, manual data entry and browser storage require JSON backups. |
| Unnamed print-business platform (closed beta) | Shop operations Hosted SaaS; closed beta for Bambu Lab print farms | Unlisted after testing | Planned order, inventory and print-farm management for small businesses. | One proposed workflow spanning orders and multiple printers. | No public product name or site in post; closed beta invitation, so capabilities remain proposed. |
| ViciousTools Project Tracker | Project operations Browser; no account | Free | Track an assembly’s parts, quantities, print status and overall progress. | Designed for multi-part printed assemblies rather than a general task list. | See linked post. |
| Multicurrency print-cost calculator | Print pricing Platform not stated | Unlisted | Estimate print cost and add a profit margin in multiple currencies. | Multiple-currency quoting emphasis. | Check fee, failure and labor assumptions; product name is not clear in the post title. |
| Olive 3D | Shop operations Browser platform | Free registration; price unlisted | List printable creations and accept customer print requests. | Combines maker storefront and service-order intake. | The Spanish-language launch post gives limited feature detail; check live terms and fees. |
| PrintPricePro | Print pricing Browser and companion app | Unlisted | Calculate FDM and resin print costs and selling prices; save calculations in a catalog. | Resin costing alongside recurring quote records. | Verify cost assumptions, fee handling and app version before quoting. |
| Production scheduling tool | Shop operations Platform not stated | Unlisted | Schedule 3D-printing production jobs across available work. | Capacity planning emphasis for a print shop. | Feedback-stage post; check current release and supported printers. |
How this was checked
- Scope: the public New feed was followed back to the community’s April 2026 welcome post. It yielded 306 posts. Five further app posts surfaced from user links or subreddit search. Repeated releases are grouped under one tool where identifiable.
- Evidence: each record links to a community post. Where a product page, live interface, store listing or source repository was accessible, that source was checked and linked. Shorter records rely on developer-post claims and say so; a claimed feature has not been independently tested.
- A “viewer” means an in-app interactive 3D view. Thumbnails are named as thumbnails. When an interactive viewer was not documented, this page does not assume one exists.
- This is a documentation review, not a test of print quality, performance, file safety or support. “Not documented” does not mean “unsupported.” Prices, access and releases can change.
Suggested community contribution: report the app name, version, printer/workflow, file type, what you tried, what worked or failed, and any developer affiliation. That makes future comparisons more useful than a score based on feature lists.
Post audit trail
These are the 306 posts reached from the public New feed through the April 2026 welcome post on 24 September 2026, in feed order. They include repeat releases, discussions, prototypes and nonsoftware posts. Five further app posts are listed first because they were linked by the user or found in search but did not appear in that feed chain. Report a missing tool with its post link and current feature source.
Supplemental app posts outside the feed chain (5)
Feed page 1 · 21 posts
- Built a lightweight, zero-login browser tool to generate custom STLs (Snap-fit cable clips, parametric bins, lithophanes)
- Total STL + 3MF · Simple Viewer Free•$ 0
- I made a tool to 3d print Moon surface puzzles and ornaments from NASA data
- New in ReOpenSCAD.com: read-only sharing, better OpenSCAD code support, list of personal workspaces
- LayerLens
- Looking for feedback on my 3D print pricing calculator
- CLEAVE 3D — Public Beta Release
- My custom 3d model/file manager.
- MeshVault 2.2 / Connect 2.1 / Mobile
- DildoMaker (CAD for sex toys)
- Mi sono stancato di sfogliare tabelle PDF per trovare le misure ISO, così ho creato uno strumento web leggero e senza pubblicità (con zone di tolleranza visive e ricerca inversa). Mi farebbe piacere ricevere un vostro feedback!
- Made a tool for 3d printable phone stands
- I made a free tool for creating 3D-printable neon signs
- [Android] Looking for beta testers – Analyze3D Pro (offline 3D model analysis: STL/OBJ/USDZ)
- I made a free Chrome extension that helps MakerWorld creators find better tags and spot trends earlier
- I built a free Windows tool to manage large STL archive collections across multiple drives
- I built LuCABoard — turning images into multi-color FDM reliefs
- Web based Non-Planar Slicer
- Web based Non-Planar Slicer
- In one night, I got a 3D girl to dance (3D printed creations by beginners）
- Minecraft to STL
Feed page 2 · 21 posts
- I kept forgetting what filament I already had, so I made an app for it
- Make your AI Mesh 3d Printable
- From a static dragon to a painted articulated print — my complete FlexySliceSTL workflow
- Let’s normalize slicing on the couch
- I built a free, offline production manager for 3D print shops. Looking for people to break it.
- [Dev] 3DFinder: one search for Thingiverse, MakerWorld and Printables
- Made a version 2 of my STL Cutter tool
- Got tired of OctoPrint in a browser tab, so I made a desktop client
- Danslicer: a new slicer for resin 3D printing
- overhangs without supports, now possible
- I made a project tracker webapp to help with my complicated assembly prints.
- Free Open Beta for my 3D Color Lithophane Converter!
- How do you track all of your prints, filament, printer maintenance?
- Looking for a YouTube video: 3D printing design space exploration with 3D plots and boundary testing
- I think I've cracked two colour printing on a single extruder – added an inlay cut to my free browser splitter
- Built a 100% client-side graphic suite in React & WebAssembly: Vector tracing, object isolation, and image compression
- [Developer] I built an Android app that can find, slice and send 3D prints — what should I test next?
- Outgrew Tinkercad but didn't want to learn Fusion, so I built a browser CAD for printed parts (I'm the developer)
- [Tool] Meshdiff — 3D model diffing (STL/3MF/OBJ), looking for beta testers for Pro/Teams
- Hi /r/3DPrintingTools! I made a site that lets you preview assemblies in different colors
- Built a free tool for turning a CSV into a batch of personalized 3D models
Feed page 3 · 22 posts
- Licence and accessibility
- I built a browser tool for splitting STL models along curved seams
- [OpenSource] A new version of FluidCAD has been released - Sketch solver and Assembly are here!
- VesselMaker is now in Public Beta! Design premium vases with relief surfaces you can feel now!
- PresupuestoFDM: Spanish-language FDM batch costing and client quotes, with a free browser demo
- What FDM design mistakes do you keep finding before printing someone else's model?
- Help with Software
- The Ultimate Free AI 3D Generator
- Printbuddy v0.2.5.2 - Live Activities, Smarter Discovery & Fleet-Ready Notifications
- Make your own customized 3d printed puzzle
- Do you repeatedly resize the same Fusion design for customers?
- Made a browser tool that generates simple multi color signs and exports an 3MF
- Excel pricing sheet for 3D prints: a worked example with failed attempts, labor and selling fees
- Tired of guessing if you have enough filament left? Help me build a free database of empty spool weights! (SpoolWeight)
- The Chamfilletizer
- I built a free tool for finding filament settings and troubleshooting prints
- I built a free STL analyzer to help check 3D prints before slicing — looking for feedback
- A web app for home design, room layouts and custom cabinets
- STLMaid Swiss Army knife for 3D printing
- Make your own colorful 3d printed bookmarks
- I added 11 tools to ilove3D since launch — adapters, Gridfinity, lamps, model cutting
- Printventory - What's Next?
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- UPDATE My SketchUp gear plugin (EasyGear) now generates Internal & Bevel gears for 3D printing! ⚙️
- Layermate.app
- FDM batch sellers: what is hardest to check in your last quote?
- MeshVault: Free tier, thoughts?
- I built an offline 3D print quote-vs-actual cost tracker — looking for workflow feedback
- QR Code to STL generator (free)
- I recently built a Blender add-on called EasySlice Print.
- Turned my 3D printer into a 2D plotter , draws signatures, writes text, and etches PCB (just print + etch, no CNC)
- NASSCAD 4.7.0 - MEDUSA ENGINE
- Made a tool for generating headphone supported desk clamps
- Found this power house
- Built a Patreon alternative for 3D creators. Public Beta is Live!
- Free tool for creating 3D printable ambigrams
- I created a 3D Lithophane generator that uses textured 3D models!
- Something you may have missed...
- I’m building a tool to turn textured 3D models into multicolor printable files
- I'm on Linux and the sculpting options were thin, so I built one. It works on solid material rather than a surface, so models can't tear and cuts close themselves. Free, open source, and it runs on Windows and Mac too
- I’ve spent months building a local tool for turning static STL files into articulated models — looking for honest feedback
- App for creating fun 3D terrain maps **hypsos3d.com**
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- LPBF Pre-Print Screener
- How much clearance do 3D-printed threads actually need? This PETG pair worked well at a 0.35 mm generator setting
- Free blueprint measuring software or app available?
- I got tired of tracking filament in spreadsheets, so I built FilamentVault for iPhone and iPad
- I built a free browser tool for cutting STL/3MF models around their details—not just with flat planes
- I built a privacy-first offline 3D model viewer for Windows — open source
- Made a userscript to add an "Open in Orca Slicer" button directly to MakerWorld
- Convert stl files to step files?
- PandaFarm — Bambu + Klipper farm dashboard on a BTT Panda Touch / K-Touch
- Built a pipeline that turns house photos into a 3D model — sample output
- Extrudix, an app for tracking filament, printers, maintenance, and print costs
- Use AI to create 3d print models with OpenSCAD, FreeCAD & Robust MCP Server
- I made an easy organizer designer that fits your space, not the other way around. Looking for feedback!
- I built a simple diary to remember my spools and everything they became
- I built a browser-based Gridfinity cutout generator — looking for testers:)
- Made a free tool to preview multi-color prints in AR (true size) before you print them
- Kybz, 3D Modeling Environment - Turn your STL to STEP
- I kickstarted a desktop SLS printer, then spent a couple weeks or so writing a nester for it - two very different packing approaches, and I'd like a sanity check
- I got tired of STLs that were almost the right size, so I made generators instead — 34 of them, free
- Printventory 2.2.0 is out — Free and Open Source 3D Model Managment
- I built a local 3MF printer profile converter and need help testing more printers
- I've been building an AI agent for a OrcaSlicer - looking for feedback
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- I just added new features to Ilove3D! Generate lamps, vases and more
- Anyone else wanting to build massive prints but getting stuck because of the size of their printer?
- I got tired of losing track of 1000+files… so I built a desktop app to organise them
- I built a CAM/CAD app because everything else annoyed me — here’s what it can do
- LithoMaker - Lithophane app for Mac/Windows
- I got tired of designing drawer boxes one by one in Fusion 360, so I built a free web tool to layout custom drawers and export STLs instantly — KansoGrid.com
- came across this slicer
- FilamentHound - The better way to shop for filament
- Built a little CLI/GUI tool for STL/3MF repair on Linux (MIT, open source)
- 3DPrintingTools.org - Community Catalog
- Made a browser 3D converter because I was tired of uploading STEP files to random sites
- Straw Topper + Can Tab Lifter + Shopping Cart Token
- I run a 3D print shop and we built a free GameBoy-style RPG about it — your HP is PATIENCE and "stringing" is a status ailment
- What is 3DismZ Advanced Forge? An attempt at an explainer :)
- From hand-drawn sketch to a perfect, tweakable 3D model in 30 seconds. Gemini 3.7 Flash is an absolute game-changer for functional parts.
- I built a free, open-source GH plugin for Rhino 8: tetrahedral lattices, adaptive remeshing, PDF layout, and data and export utilities (Mac + Windows)
- I built a procedural web app that instantly generates print-ready 3MF multi-color lightboxes (with Bambu Studio AMS color mapping)
- CAD Viewer - 100% local. No servers. No uploads.
- Made a free 3D printing cost calculator because I was tired of paywalls
- MakerSolid - Parametric CAD for iPad (No subscriptions)
- Easy model segmentation Looking for feedback, Free to use!
- DIY 3D scanned "security" key - 130 photos, 5mins
- I kept getting deleted. So I built my own
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- Want to learn CAD, 3D printing, and engineering?
- PENDER Studios is live
- VesselMaker in action — first GIFs of the parametric vase/planter tool (textures, modifiers, AI rendering)
- Free tool to lengthen/shorten a printed part's STL without re-modeling it — feedback wanted
- Criei um complemento que corta modelos grandes em peças imprimíveis com juntas de encaixe.
- Gidfinity ToolTrace in STLMaid
- Free 3D-print pricing calculator — feedback welcome
- 3D print Cost Calculator
- I made some MeshVault video guides, Opinions?
- I made a fully customizable able gear generator!
- Porting OrcaSlicer to Android for local, offline slicing (DuckySlicer) – looking for contributors!
- Super easy model segmentation
- Meshory v1.5.0 is out — duplicate detection, pauseable scans, and a major performance overhaul
- Finally released in App Store, paint for multifilament print or split to parts (even with joints)
- Looking for volunteers to help develop PRUSA XL castom toolchanger
- Building a simple knob in FluidCAD
- Nesting Software
- 3d printing enthusiasts needed for beta testing my profile engine
- I built a 100% offline 3D viewer for Android to quickly inspect STEP,STL assemblies and check wall thickness on the go. No subscriptions
- I built a browser tool that turns STL/OBJ/GLB/PLY models into buildable brick designs
- Looking for Android beta testers for MakerSpell
- Free magnet generator
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- Split by color prototype Forma3D (AppStore)
- New slicer
- FluidCAD tutorial: Build Lego Brick
- I built an AI computer vision tool that analyses print failures and gives you the exact slicer parameters to fix them.
- Ciao a tutti
- Ciao a tutti
- Released resin-mesh-tools — free Blender scripts for repairing/hollowing 3D-print meshes, MIT licensed
- I built an open-source tool that turns painted 3MF color regions into separate assembly parts
- Meshdiff — free browser tool to visually compare two STL/3MF/OBJ files
- CAD Viewer Browser Extension - 100% local. No servers. No uploads.
- I built a desktop viewer for microscopy and digital pathology images and would appreciate your feedback
- MakersVault revived - feedback appreciated
- CAD Viewer - 100% local. No servers. No uploads.
- Teacup 3D Printing Set
- Forma3D (iOS): create, edit, paint for AMS, all on your device. Export to MakerWorld for printing from Bambu Handy.
- MeshVault for Apple silicon, looking for testers
- I built a web-based parametric 3D model generator. Just added a huge custom pipe & fitting configurator!
- Wanted to just describe parts and have them modeled for me, so I built the thing that does that
- 3D CONTEST BY ARTYX
- Where do you get your best free 3D print models?
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- PA Calibration Helper (and ironing!)
- I built a lightweight Python script to analyze print times and filament usage for HUNDREDS of Cura G-Code files at once! (Open Source)
- Parametric 2D Chess Set using build123d
- mesh medic - a free STL repair tool
- Simple model segmentation with auto keys and sockets
- I’m building a tool that turns 3D models into buildable Lego-style bricks (STL & XML). Need 5 testers for a free lifetime Pro account.
- I taught Claude to drive OrcaSlicer. It tunes profiles, physics-checks every edit, and slices. Open source and it all runs on your own machine
- Smith: vibe-CAD and AI assisted design
- Set up your own print cloud with Bambuddy, TrueNAS and Tailscale.
- I’m building the open-source CAD tool I wanted between Tinkercad and Fusion 360
- Self-hoseted AI print failure detection with Obico, no subscription needed.
- Less than one week to go — Meshory early access opens Tuesday, July 28
- Free tool for displaying 3D printing formats in Windows Explorer
- i made a free ilovepdf-style site for 3D files. repair, convert, reduce polygons, all in the browser
- Building VesselMaker — an advanced vase & planter generator (feedback welcome!)
- Blender Add-on for Better 3D-Printed Fits — Testers Wanted
- QR to 3D Tool
- I built a database for finding 3D-printed board game inserts, upgrades & accessories
- LayerUp Games - Board Game 3D Printing site. Browse, discover, plan and share your prints
- A free 3D enclosure generator
- Funko Pop: Kang - Ant-Man: Quantumania 3D Model
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- Looking for Closed Beta Testers for a New 3D Printing Business Platform
- Made my own STL/3MF file cutting tool
- FDM Preflight checker tool
- Amazing tool I’ve came across
- Looking for some app testers
- I built a free browser tool that generates parametric wave/slat wall panels — it was made for CNC, but the STL export turns out to be perfect for 3D printing relief tiles
- Stretching part of a model
- If you use Spoolman and previously used Filabridge to link it to a Prusa, I've adopted it and working toward a new 1.0 release!
- Creating a stackable object in 20 seconds try out this tool Spiralcode.at
- I made a free Blender add-on that topology-optimizes parts — lighter, stronger prints, no CAD license
- I built an offline Excel quoting tool for small 3D-printing businesses — here is the cost model behind it
- Meshsmith - all in one 3d Printing Blender Add-on
- Free to use as I'm testing, you can even keep the AI generated imgs and 3D models.
- Web app for topology optimization
- From curve to print-ready in 40 seconds — I built a free browser tool that skips CAD and slicing entirely Spiralcode.at
- I’m building a free browser-based STL editor for quick 3D print fixes, looking for feedback
- Made a free browser tool that generates parametric 3D-printable models (Gridfinity, storage bins, nameplates, crates, QR plates, tokens) - no signup, no software install
- Thermal warp-risk simulator for 3D printing
- So I Made a tool to help create optimized filament and process profiles for orca slicer
- AI that turns a photo into an articulated, editable CAD model, with physics checks
- I built a free browser tool that generates vase-mode G-code directly from a curve — no STL, no slicer
- Just launched a free DFM checker MVP for CAD users — would love your feedback
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- U1 Print Hub v2.6.0 is out — FS Mix Planner, print queue, and password protection
- he creado Olive 3d una web para vender tus creaciones y aceptar encargos
- I made set of models for resin 3d printer calibration
- slicer is v2 live for testing
- Made a free desktop app for multicolor 3D printing — converter, color tools, the works (beta)
- If your printer refused to print a file because it thought it was unsafe, would you be okay with that?
- Looking for beta testers for my new OctoPrint plugin: SpoolWizard
- A Python desktop application that extracts dominant colors from images and matches them to 3D printing filament colors
- Quick 2 min survey for a student 3D printing project would really appreciate your help!
- Meshory — local-first desktop library for STL/3MF: rendered thumbnails, 3D viewer, duplicate detection. Tested on a 3TB collection
- V3 of FixMyPrint is now live!
- I made an Android app to track and manage your 3D printing filament inventory using NFC (SpoolTap)
- Update on my block-toy builder: springs, chain links and poseable joints — still sketch, auto-cut, print, snap together
- I made a free website to turn any STL into a fidget clicker
- NASSCAD 4 - fully offline 3D CAD modeler that runs in a single HTML file — now with STEP AP242 B-Rep support
- CAD Tool Feedback
- Zero CAD Print ready STL exports
- Hey guys, after digging through a rabbit hole I'm hoping I can find help here
- Oblikovati - Open Source Multi Platform Parametric CAD
- Map to Model tooio.
- Web based G code visualizer
- Made a timelapse renderer of 3d prints
- Scripted CadQuery gear train exported as STEP and animated in Onshape
- Looking for feedback on a 3D printing model/community tool I’m building
- Made a parametric gear generator with .STEP export
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- I helped build a 3D scanning app for medical clinicians. Turns out it’s also great for making custom car parts. And apparently busts of my own head.
- I built a free/open-source camera-to-printable 3D model tool because I got tired of buying crazy expensive replacement parts for things I could repair myself
- Made a tool for generating hinged boxes (print in place)
- PixyCAD goes lifetime, no more subscriptions
- MeshVault desktop app for macOS, want input...
- Print Farm Management
- I got tired of DesignSpark Mechanical's free tier not opening STL files, so I made a free converter
- Made a simple SKÅDIS layout planner - calling it Skadisfinity
- Free browser tool for 3d printable hanging wall planter
- We’re building a platform where creators earn from every print of their designs
- Smooth manifold mesh segmentation for 3D printed assemblies
- Math functions into 3D prints
- Free 3D print file creator/editor
- Calculate a very Accurate Print cost and add your profit margins. Many other currencies available
- Built a small failed-print diagnosis tool this weekend. Does this seem useful?
- FixMyPrint V2 is live! I built a 3D printing linter
- Looks like I should have done the firefox extension
- I used Codex to build a Filament Material Atlas, and I'd like to get some feedback on it
- MeshVault expands with dedicated Windows/Linux servers
- Onshape Plus Chrome Extension ~ Ipad Support Incoming!
- PrintPricePro now supports Resin printers
- I wrote a small cli tool to adjust z_offset for first layers.
- Built a 100% local-first, browser-based 3D converter & geometry analyzer (WebAssembly)
- Onshape UI Overhaul
- Engineering students working on a 3D reconstruction project
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- Looking for feedback on a 3D printing production scheduling tool I built
- Cindr3D - Software suite with Design, slicer, and print monitoring. Open Source
- MeshVault - Organize 3D model downloads
- I kept forgetting which filament spools I already had, so I built a small iPhone app
- Dev Collaboration?
- A small update on High Accuracy Mode and a few other things we are working on behind the scenes.
- Yet another price calculator
- Been building a tool…
- I needed 200 custom plant tags, so I made a tool that stacks them for easy overnight printing
- MapTrinket - free tool to create customized STL files from maps
- Built a new reddit bot to troubleshoot and fix failed prints
- New tool for Reddit..... auto print failure diagnostic
- I got tired of wasting time searching for deals instead of actually printing, so I built 3dsupplyfinder.com
- Built a free OpenGrid surface planner and would LOVE feedback
- Free 3D printing troubleshooting guides: stringing, warping, layer separation, wet filament and more
- Select the correct parts to keep your bed level
- Free talk Friday!
- The importance of a caliper in your 3D printing toolkit
- Welcome Sparxcy
- Tool of the day!
- What's a problem you solved that you couldn't find the answer to online?
- Any Devs working on anything for 3d Printing right now?
- What part of your 3D printing workflow still has no good tool for it?
- SHOW US FRIDAY! Show us your best large format print!
- Plastic tools made with your 3D printer
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- Tool of the day: Small Flash light
- What filament brand do you swear by?
- Has anyone used Luban3D for generative design or splitting large prints?
- I built ShapeScan — a tool that turns a phone photo into a real-scale outline for CAD, CNC, laser cutting, foam inserts, 3D printing, and Gridfinity-style workflows
- nozzle torque wrench(s)
- Any current members interested in helping mod the sub?
- A handy tool to change nozzles!
- I built FixMyPrint...a 3D print diagnostic tool
- I built PrintShelv — a Windows STL/3mf file manager for 3D printing files
- Always use a Digital Vernier
- Where do you find your models?
- What slicer are you using and why did you land on it?
- Community Check-In! Share Your Tools & Tell Me What You Think of FixMyPrint!
- Introducing SHOW US FRIDAY! A Weekly Community Showcase!
- What's your must-have tool outside of your slicer?
- What tool does everyone use for splitting large prints?
- I built a print diagnostic app... Here's why and what I learned
- Welcome to r/3DPrintingTools - Introduce Yourself and Read First!