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# Awesome 3D Printing



A curated list of awesome 3D printing resources.



**Table Of Contents**



- [3D Printer Brands](#3d-printer-brands)

- [CAD Tools](#cad-tools)

- [Control Software](#control-software)

- [3D Printer Firmware](#3d-printer-firmware)

- [File Formats](#file-formats)

- [Slicers](#slicers)

- [Scanner](#scanner)

- [Online 3D Model Repositories](#online-3d-model-repositories)

- [Online Tools](#online-tools)

- [On Demand 3D Printing Services](#on-demand-3d-printing-services)

- [Marketplaces](#marketplaces)

- [On Demand 3D Printing Price Comparison](#on-demand-3d-printing-price-comparison)

- [Search Engines](#search-engines)

- [Technologies](#technologies)

- [Filaments](#filaments)



## 3D Printer Brands



- [3D Systems] - 3D printers, print materials, on-demand parts services

    and digital design tools.

- [Bambu Lab]

- [Craftbot]

- [Dremel] - 3D printers and laser cutters.

- [Flashforge]

- [Formlabs]

- [HevORT] - Advanced DIY 3D Printer

- [innovatiQ]

- [Kentstrapper]

- [Lulzbot] - Open hardware 3D printers and accessories.

- [Lumi Industries]

- [MakerBot]

- [Makergear]

- [Monoprice] - Monoprice branded Wanhao printers.

- [Nexum3D] - Delta 3D printers in 3 sizes.

- [Printcepts] - Innovative printer concepts.

- [Prusa Research] - 3D printers from Josef Prusa.

- [QIDI] - Affordable, fast, large scale printers.

- [RepRap] - Free desktop 3D printer.

- [Robo3d] - Robo R1, R2 and C2 3D printers.

- [Sharebot] - Innovative, easy to use 3D printers for professional results.

- [Sindoh] - Enclosed xyz 3D printer "3DWOX".

- [Tiertime]

- [Trideo3D] - FDM 3D printers focusing on the experience in 3 sizes.

- [Ultimaker]

- [VoronDesign] - Open source 3D printer designs.

- [Wanhao]



[3D Systems]: https://www.3dsystems.com

[Craftbot]: https://craftbot.com

[Bambu Lab]: https://bambulab.com

[Dremel]: https://digilab.dremel.com

[Flashforge]: https://www.flashforge.com

[Formlabs]: https://formlabs.com

[HevORT]: https://hevort.com/

[innovatiQ]: https://www.innovatiq.com/

[Kentstrapper]: https://kentstrapper.com/en

[Lulzbot]: https://www.lulzbot.com

[Lumi Industries]: https://lumindustries.com

[MakerBot]: https://makerbot.com

[Makergear]: https://www.makergear.com

[Monoprice]: https://www.monoprice.com/pages/3d_printers

[Printcepts]: https://www.printcepts.com/

[Prusa Research]: https://www.prusa3d.com

[QIDI]: https://qidi3d.com

[RepRap]: https://reprap.org

[Robo3d]: https://robo3d.com

[Sharebot]: https://www.sharebot.it/en/

[Sindoh]: https://3dprinter.sindoh.com

[Nexum3D]: https://nexum3d.com

[Trideo3D]: https://trideo3d.com

[Ultimaker]: https://ultimaker.com

[Tiertime]: https://tiertime.com

[VoronDesign]: https://github.com/VoronDesign

[Wanhao]: https://wanhao.store



## CAD Tools



- [AutoCAD] - 2D and 3D CAD design software (commercial)

- [Autodesk Fusion 360] - 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool for product design

    and manufacturing (free for personal / non-commercial use)

- [Blender] - 3D modeling and sculpting app. (open source)

- [FreeCAD]

- [OpenSCAD]

- [Rhinoceros 3D] - CAD application software. (commercial)

- [Solidworks] - 3D CAD design software (commercial)

- [SolveSpace] - Minimalist CAD software. (open source)

- [Tinkercad] - Browser based free app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.



[AutoCAD]: https://autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview

[Autodesk Fusion 360]: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal

[Blender]: https://www.blender.org/

[FreeCAD]: https://freecadweb.org

[OpenSCAD]: https://openscad.org

[Rhinoceros 3D]: https://www.rhino3d.com

[Solidworks]: https://solidworks.com

[SolveSpace]: https://solvespace.com

[Tinkercad]: https://www.tinkercad.com



## Control Software



- [Makerbot Desktop] - Discover, manage and share your 3D prints.

- [OctoPrint] - Web interface for 3D printer.

- [PrintRun] - Pure Python 3d printing host software.

- [Repetier] - Place, slice, preview and print.



[Makerbot Desktop]: https://www.makerbot.com/desktop

[OctoPrint]: https://octoprint.org

[PrintRun]: https://github.com/kliment/Printrun

[Repetier]: https://repetier.com



## 3D Printer Firmware



Open source if not labeled differently.



- [AnetA8] - Marlin 3D Printer Firmware for AnetA8.

- [CR-30 Firmware] - Creality CR-30 Belt Printer.

- [G3Firmware] - The firmware for generation 3 and later RepRap electronics.

- [Grbl] - CNC milling controller written in optimized C that will run on a straight Arduino.

- [Klipper] - Offloads processing to a host for faster, more precise printing with advanced features.

- [Marlin] - Marlin is an one of the most widely used firmware.

- [Prusa Firmware] - Custom firmware for Prusa printers, based on Marlin.

- [RepRap Firmware] - Highly customizable firmware with strong network capabilities and web-based control.

- [Repetier-Firmware] - Supports multiple extruders, network connectivity, and a web interface.

- [SMI-Taz-Firmware] - Marlin firmware for the Lulzbot Taz 3 with the E3Dv6 head.

- [Sailfish] - Sailfish, faster than a Marlin.

- [Smoothieware] - CNC controller written in Object-Oriented C++.

- [Sprinter] - Firmware for RepRap printers and similar devices.

- [Teacup_Firmware] - Firmware for RepRap and other 3D printers.

- [UnifiedFirmware] - Both 8 bit and 32 bit based machines/boards.



[AnetA8]: https://github.com/cyclemat/Marlin-2.0.0-for-Anet-A8-

[CR-30 Firmware]: https://github.com/NAK3DDesigns/CR-30-Firmware

[G3Firmware]: https://github.com/makerbot/G3Firmware

[Grbl]: https://github.com/grbl/grbl

[Klipper]: https://github.com/Klipper3d/klipper

[Marlin]: https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin

[Prusa Firmware]: https://github.com/prusa3d/Prusa-Firmware

[RepRap Firmware]: https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware

[Repetier-Firmware]: https://github.com/repetier/Repetier-Firmware

[SMI-Taz-Firmware]: https://github.com/somakeit/SMI-Taz-Firmware

[Sailfish]: https://github.com/jetty840/Sailfish-MightyBoardFirmware

[Smoothieware]: https://github.com/Smoothieware/Smoothieware

[Sprinter]: https://github.com/kliment/Sprinter

[Teacup_Firmware]: https://github.com/Traumflug/Teacup_Firmware

[UnifiedFirmware]: https://github.com/th3dstudio/UnifiedFirmware



## File Formats



Name | License | Encoding | Features

-----|---------|----------|---------

[3MF] | Open | Compressed XML | geometry, material, metadata, signature, texture, thumbnail

[ACIS] | | text or binary |

[AMF] | Open | Zipped XML | color, constellations, curved triangles, formulas, geometry, material, metadata

[CKD] | Proprietary | |

[DWG] (Drawing) | Proprietary | OpenXPS |

[DXF] (Drawing Exchange Format) | Proprietary | text/binary |

[DWF] (Design Web Format) | | OpenXPS | Communicate design information

[IGES] (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) | Vendor-neutral | text | |

[OBJ] (Object) | Open | text | geometry

[PLY] (Polygon File Format) | Open | text or binary | color, geometry, normals, texture, transparency

[STL] | Proprietary | text or binary | geometry, normals

[STEP] | ISO | | |



[3MF]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_Manufacturing_Format

[ACIS]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACIS#File_format

[AMF]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Additive_Manufacturing_File_Format

[CKD]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KeyCreator

[DWG]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.dwg

[DXF]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoCAD_DXF

[DWF]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_Web_Format

[DWFX]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Packaging_Conventions

[IGES]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGES

[OBJ]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wavefront_.obj_file

[OpenDWG]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Design_Alliance

[PLY]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLY_(file_format)

[PSpice]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSpice_circuit_file

[STL]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format)

[STEP]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_10303



## Slicers



Convert 3D models into G-Code.



- [BambuStudio] - Slicer specific to Bambu Printers.

- [CraftWare] - Free slicer for 3D printers.

- [Cura] - Open source 3D printer / slicing GUI by Ultimaker.

- [Kiri:Moto] - Web based slicer for 3D printers, CNC mills, and Laser cutters.

- [KISSlicer] - Cross-platform slicer for STL files.

- [MatterControl] - 3D printing software.

- [OrcaSlicer] - Slicer forked from [PrusaSlicer] and [BambuStudio].

- [PrusaSlicer] - Slicer specific to Prusa Printers.

- [Slic3r] - Open source 3D printing toolbox.



[BambuStudio]: https://bambulab.com/en/download/studio

[CraftWare]: https://craftbot.com/craftware

[Cura]: https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/

[Kiri:Moto]: https://grid.space/kiri/

[KISSlicer]: https://kisslicer.com

[MatterControl]: https://github.com/MatterHackers/MatterControl

[OrcaSlicer]: https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer

[PrusaSlicer]: https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/

[Slic3r]: https://slic3r.org



## Scanner



- [iSense 3D scanner]

- [MakerBot Digitizer]

- [Matter and Form] - Professional grade scanner.

- [Sense] - 3D Scanner.



[iSense 3D scanner]: https://cubify.com/products/isense

[MakerBot Digitizer]: https://makerbot.com/makerware-for-digitizer

[Matter and Form]: https://matterandform.net/scanner

[Sense]: https://cubify.com/products/sense



## Online 3D Model Repositories



From 3D printer manufacturer:



- [Thingiverse] - (from Ultimaker)

- [Printables] - (from Prusa Research)

- [Makerworld] - (from Bambu Lab)



Independent:



- [3D Kitbash] - Premium 3D-printable 3D models of toys.

- [3D Via]

- [Astroprint]

- [CGtrader]

- [Cults] - Find, share and sell 3D print files.

- [Free3D] - Free and premium 3D models.

- [GrabCAD]

- [MyMiniFactory] - 3D print files for tabletop gaming, toys, gadgets.

- [Pinshape] - Find, share and sell 3D print files.

- [Redpah]

- [Repables]

- [Sculpteo]

- [Shapeways]

- [SketchFab]

- [TF3DM]

- [Turbosquid]



Self-Hostable:



- [Manyfold]



[3D Kitbash]: https://3dkitbash.com

[3D Via]: https://www.3ds.com/products/3dvia

[Astroprint]: https://www.astroprint.com/

[CGtrader]: https://www.cgtrader.com/

[Cults]: https://cults3d.com

[Free3D]: https://free3d.com

[GrabCAD]: https://grabcad.com

[Makerworld]: https://makerworld.com/en

[Manyfold]: https://github.com/manyfold3d/manyfold

[MyMiniFactory]: https://www.myminifactory.com/

[Pinshape]: https://pinshape.com

[Printables]: https://www.printables.com

[Redpah]: https://redpah.com

[Repables]: https://repables.com

[Sculpteo]: https://www.sculpteo.com

[Shapeways]: https://www.shapeways.com

[SketchFab]: https://sketchfab.com

[TF3DM]: https://tf3dm.com

[Thingiverse]: https://thingiverse.com

[Turbosquid]: https://www.turbosquid.com

[YouMagine]: https://youmagine.com



## Online Tools



- [BotQueue] - Control your 3D printers over the internet.

- [Clara.io] - Cloud-based 3D modeling, animation and rendering.

- [gcode.ws] - Gcode analyzer.

- [GetAnywhere] - Remotely monitor your OctoPrint.

- [Vectary] - Browser-based 3D modeling.



[BotQueue]: https://github.com/Hoektronics/BotQueue

[Clara.io]: https://clara.io

[gcode.ws]: https://gcode.ws

[GetAnywhere]: https://www.getanywhere.io

[Vectary]: https://vectary.com



## On Demand 3D Printing Services



- [3D Hubs]

- [Beamler] - Global industrial 3D printer network.

- [Jiga] - Manufacturing as a service with known machine shops.

- [Murtfeldt Additive Solutions] - Industrical 3D printing service.

- [Rapidobject] - 3D printing solution provider.

- [Scultpeo] - Online 3D printing service.

- [Shapeways]

- [Toybuilderlabs]

- [Vikings] - 3D printing and fulfillment on demand.

- [DIVO3D] - Washington State 3D printing, 3D design and 3D Scanning with local pickup and national shipping.



[3D Hubs]: https://3dhubs.com

[Beamler]: https://www.beamler.com/

[Jiga]: https://jiga.io

[Murtfeldt Additive Solutions]: https://murtfeldt-as.de

[Rapidobject]: https://www.rapidobject.com/en/

[Scultpeo]: https://www.sculpteo.com/en/

[Shapeways]: https://shapeways.com

[Toybuilderlabs]: https://toybuilderlabs.com

[Vikings]: https://3dvikings.com/

[DIVO3D]: https://divo3d.com



## Marketplaces



- [Microscape] - Minature scale 3D printed architectural models.

- [iGo3D] - 3D printing online store.



[Microscape]: https://microscape.co

[iGo3D]: https://igo3d.com



## On Demand 3D Printing Price Comparison



- [3yourmind]



[3yourmind]: https://3yourmind.com



## Technologies



- [Carbon3D] - Balancing the interaction of light and oxygen for fast resin based 3D printing.

- [iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088] - 3D printed components with ultrasonically arranged microscale structure.



[Carbon3D]: https://carbon3d.com

[iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088]:

  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0964-1726/25/2/02LT01



## Filaments



- [Creality]

- [Elegoo]

- [eSun]

- [Inland] - Micro Center Specific Filament

- [Protopasta]



[Creality]: https://www.creality.com/products/creality-filament-resin

[Elegoo]: https://us.elegoo.com/collections/filaments

[eSun]: https://www.esun3d.com/filaments/

[Inland]: https://www.microcenter.com/category/4294866996/filaments-and-resins

[Protopasta]: https://www.proto-pasta.com