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3D Sprint

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Figure3D SprintFormlabs PreForm
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WindowsYesYes
macOS—Yes
Plans published31
Spec score · Additive Manufacturing Software7.9 (#5)7.7 (#10)
Spec score · 3D Slicer Software8.0 (#9)7.9 (#14)
Founded19862011
HeadquartersRock Hill, South Carolina, United StatesSomerville, Massachusetts, USA
Purpose3D Sprint prepares and optimizes CAD and polygon data and manages additive manufacturing on 3D Systems plastic 3D printers.PreForm prepares 3D prints automatically and uploads them to Formlabs SLA or SLS printers.
Support resourcesThe product page links to 3D Sprint support, webinars, upcoming events, and system requirements resources.Formlabs provides PreForm setup, model design, print settings, upload, firmware, and troubleshooting support articles.

Plans

3D Sprint

  • 3D Sprint BasicFree
  • 3D Sprint Add-OnsPriced on request
  • 3D Sprint Pro SubscriptionPriced on request

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Formlabs PreForm

  • FreeFree

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In their own words

3D Sprint

3D Sprint prepares CAD and polygon data for additive manufacturing and manages print jobs on 3D Systems plastic 3D printers. It imports native CAD files from industry-leading CAD systems, analyzes part geometry, corrects some CAD and STL translation errors, and offers manual polygon editing and hole filling. Preparation tools include automatic support generation, build placement, 3D nesting, printability checks, slicing, and estimates for build time and material. The software supports color-jet, digital light processing, multi-jet, stereolithography, and selective laser sintering printers, as well as resin slicing and multi-material printing. Users can submit jobs, manage queues and priorities, and view directly connected, networked, or shared printers. The Windows product accepts formats including STL, OBJ, PLY, STEP, IGES, and 3DS. Basic is a complimentary license included with purchases of specific 3D Systems plastic printers. A 30-day trial is available; paid pricing is on request. Pro upgrades an existing Basic license, and add-ons require an existing 3D Sprint license.

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