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5.Slicer software suggestion
The process that ignites 3D printing innovation is comprised of a few essential tools. Obviously, you
have the 3D model and the 3D printer, but there’s an instrumental piece to the puzzle right in between
those two points. 3D printing slicer software essentially acts as the middleman between the 3D model
and printer.
For those who don’t know, a 3D printing slicer prepares the selected model for your 3D printer,
generating G-code, which is a widely used numerical control (NC) programming language. There is a
large number of slicing software out there, many of which are free. To help you find the perfect fit, here’s
a list of the top 3D printing slicer software tools.
Software User Price OS
Cura
Beginners, Advanced
Users
Free Windows
PrusaSlicer
Beginners, Advanced
Users
Free Windows, Mac, Linux
OctoPrint
Intermediate Users,
Advanced Users
Free
Raspberry Pi,
Windows, Mac, Linux
Simplify3D
Beginners, Advanced
Users
$150 Winodows, Mac
MakerBot Print Beginners Free Windows, Mac
Repetier
Intermediate Users,
Advanced Users
Free Windows, Mac, Linux
IdeaMaker
Beginners, Advanced
Users
Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Z-Suite Beginners Free Windows, Mac
Slic3r
Advanced Users,
Professional Users
Free Windows, Mac, Linux
IceSL Advanced Users Free Windows, Linux
SliceCrafter Advanced Users Free Browser
Astroprint
Beginners, Advanced
Users
Freemium
Browser, Raspberry
Pi, pcDuino
CraftWare
Beginners, Advanced
Users
Free Windows, Mac, Linux
3DPrinterOS
Beginners, Advanced
Users
Freemium
Browser, Windows,
Mac
SelfCAD
Beginner, Advanced
Users
Free trial, $9.99/month Browser
Tinkerine Suite Beginners Free Windows, Mac
Apollo3D printer could apply all of the slicer software, there is a suggestion of introduction for Cura
slicer software.