Design & fabrication

Design in CAD. Print in reality.

3D models designed in FreeCAD, Blender, and NanoCAD — then sliced in Cura and printed. Shop jigs, functional parts, prototyping experiments, and models you can download and use.

Design Tools

Software used to design, plan, and print models — from parametric CAD to organic modeling.

FC

FreeCAD

Primary parametric CAD tool. Sketcher-based modeling for functional parts, enclosures, and shop jigs with precise dimensions.

NC

NanoCAD

2D drafting and layout work. Technical drawings, dimensioned plans, and documentation for fabrication and assembly.

B

Blender

Organic and decorative modeling. Textured panels, diffusers, and anything that needs curves, patterns, or artistic detail.

C

Cura

Slicer for all prints. Layer planning, infill strategies, support generation, and print profile management for PLA and PETG.

From Design to Print

The workflow from CAD model to finished 3D print.

1. Design

Parametric models in FreeCAD for functional parts with precise dimensions. Organic shapes and decorative elements in Blender. Technical drawings and 2D layouts in NanoCAD.

FreeCAD SketcherBlenderNanoCAD

2. Slicing & Print

Models exported as STL and imported into Cura for layer planning. Infill, supports, and print settings tuned per project. PLA for general use, PETG for functional parts that need durability and heat resistance.

CuraPLAPETG0.2mm layers