Software for 3d printing

Software for your printer

Maker bot

MakerWare

ReplicatorG

Ultimaker

Cura

 

Zortrax

Z Suite

 

Printbot

Cura

RepeatHost

Wanhao (4/4S/4X)

ReplicatorG

Simplify3D (140USD)

Wanhao (5 series)

WanhaoMaker

Simplify3D

Solidoodle

RepeatHost

Others (Reprap)

Cura , KissSlicer , RepeatHost , Pronterface , Slic3r

3D Drawing Programs

Free programs

Google SketchUp

AutoDesk123D

Tinkercad

Sculptrice

Blender

3DTin

Professional software

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino 3D

3D Studio Max

Programs for repair / support optimization

Meshmixer --> Used to generate support structures which are often easier to remove than other slicer apps.

Netfabb Basic --> Used for repair of .STL files before printing.

Download your finished STL files here:

Thingiverse.com - Everything within 3dprint in all contexts - there are also quite a few good upgrades for most models on this page.

Youmagine.com - Again a site with many good and fun finished STL files - ready to be downloaded. There are also many good upgrades on this page for your 3d printer.

CGtrader.com - One of the fastest growing 3D designer communities with over 210,000 members. Backed by Intel Capital, CGTrader social marketplace currently has over 120,000 free and premium 3D models for virtual reality, games, architecture and 3D Printing. More than 13,000 3D models are free - register and download them now! <-- Check them out...