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Open-Source Licenses

This service relies on the following open-source projects. We are grateful to their authors and communities.

OrcaSlicer

OrcaSlicer is a G-code generator for 3D printers, used by this service to slice uploaded models and compute print parameters.

Gmsh

Gmsh is a finite-element mesh generator used to convert STEP/STP CAD files into STL meshes for 3D printing.

Three.js

Three.js is a JavaScript 3D library used to render the interactive model preview in your browser.

PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer is a G-code and SL1 generator for 3D printers, used by this service to slice resin (mSLA) models and extract layer data for quoting.

UVtools

UVtools is a tool for MSLA/DLP resin print file analysis, used by this service to validate sliced SL1 output and extract volume data.

Trimesh

Trimesh is a Python library for loading and processing triangular meshes, used by this service for geometric risk assessment and mesh analysis.

Next.js

Next.js is a React framework for server-rendered web applications, used to build the front-end of this service.

React

React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, used as the core UI framework for this service.

Fastify

Fastify is a high-performance Node.js web framework, used to power the mSLA slicing API.

Flask

Flask is a lightweight Python web framework, used to power the FDM slicing and risk assessment APIs.

NumPy

NumPy is a Python library for numerical computing, used for mesh geometry calculations in the slicing and risk assessment engines.

SciPy

SciPy is a Python library for scientific and technical computing, used for spatial analysis in the risk assessment engine.

Caddy

Caddy is a web server with automatic HTTPS, used as the reverse proxy and TLS termination layer for this service.

ClamAV

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine, used to scan uploaded files for malware before processing.

Grafana Loki

Grafana Loki is a log aggregation system (with Promtail as the log shipper), used for centralised logging and diagnostics.

All of the above tools are invoked as standalone processes, server-side services, or client-side libraries and are not modified. Their respective source code is available at the links above.

Research Bibliography

Our automated risk assessment algorithms are informed by the following peer-reviewed research. We gratefully acknowledge the authors whose work underpins our geometric analysis engines.

SLS Risk Assessment

Depowderability, thin-wall detection, warpage prediction, and scan-complexity scoring for Selective Laser Sintering.

  1. Josupeit, S., Ordia, L., & Schmid, H.-J. (2016). “Modelling of Temperatures and Heat Flow within Laser Sintered Part Cakes.” Additive Manufacturing. doi:10.1016/j.addma.2016.06.002

    Used for: warpage risk prediction — position-dependent thermal gradients and height-based cooling risk

  2. Li, J., Yuan, S., Zhu, J., Li, S., & Zhang, W. (2020). “Numerical Model and Experimental Validation for Laser Sinterable Semi-Crystalline Polymer: Shrinkage and Warping.” Polymers, 12, 1373. doi:10.3390/polym12061373

    Used for: warpage risk prediction — cross-section analysis for PA12 shrinkage and crystallization-induced strain

  3. Häfele, T., Schneberger, J.-H., Buchholz, S., Vielhaber, M., & Griebsch, J. (2025). “Evaluation of Productivity in Laser Sintering by Measure and Assessment of Geometrical Complexity.” Rapid Prototyping Journal. doi:10.1108/RPJ-07-2024-0289

    Used for: scan complexity scoring — SA/V ratio and topological genus as proxy for contour/hatch complexity

  4. Tedia, S., & Williams, C. B. (2016). “Manufacturability Analysis Tool for Additive Manufacturing Using Voxel-Based Geometric Modeling.” Proceedings of the 27th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX. (no DOI assigned — SFF Symposium proceedings paper)

    Used for: depowderability analysis — trapped powder detection via voxel void connectivity

mSLA Complexity Assessment (AMCI)

Additive Manufacturing Complexity Index adapted for masked stereolithography resin printing.

  1. Matoc, D. A., Maheta, N., Kanabar, B. K., & Sata, A. (2025). “Quantifying Manufacturability Complexity Index: A Case Study of VAT Photopolymerization Additive Manufacturing.” 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 12(6), 670–685. doi:10.1089/3dp.2024.0059

    Used for: AMCI complexity scoring — geometry, feature, and manufacturability sub-indices (0–100 scale)

FDM Risk Assessment

Overhang detection, bed-adhesion analysis, warping prediction, and fragility scoring for Fused Deposition Modeling.

  1. Budinoff, H. D., & McMains, S. (2021). “Will It Print: a Manufacturability Toolbox for 3D Printing.” International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 15, 613–630. doi:10.1007/s12008-021-00786-w

    Used for: overhang and warping methodology — face-normal dot product with build direction, cross-section area analysis

  2. Henn, J., Hauptmannl, A., & Gardi, H. A. A. (2025). “Evaluating the Printability of STL Files with ML.” arXiv preprint. doi:10.48550/arXiv.2509.12392

    Used for: FDM risk scoring — ML-based printability evaluation of STL geometry (overhangs, thin walls, bridging, warping)

General AM Manufacturability

Cross-technology surveys and meta-reviews on automated printability analysis.

  1. Parry, L. (software). “PySLM (Python Library for SLM/DMLS/SLS Toolpath Generation).” (no DOI assigned — cite as software/repository)

  2. Adam, G. A. O., & Zimmer, D. (2015). “On Design for Additive Manufacturing: Evaluating Geometrical Limitations.” Rapid Prototyping Journal, 21(6), 662–670. doi:10.1108/RPJ-06-2013-0060

    Used for: design rule thresholds — minimum wall thickness, hole diameter, and overhang angle limits per technology

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