Prusa

Prusa Research, commonly referred to as Prusa, is a Czech company that designs and manufactures 3D printers and related products. It was founded by Josef Průša in Prague in 2012. The company is known for its Original Prusa i3 line, open-source hardware philosophy, and a focus on user-friendly assembly and ongoing improvements.

Product lines include the Original Prusa i3 family, including contemporary variants such as MK3S and MK4. The i3 designs originated from the RepRap project and Prusa's iterations became widely adopted by hobbyists, schools, and professionals due to reliability and extensive documentation.

Software and ecosystem: PrusaSlicer is its open-source slicer software, originally derived from Slic3r, integrated with printers and continuously developed. They also provide Prusament, a brand of filament with batch-level quality control and data sheets, and a range of accessories.

Operations and reach: The company operates manufacturing and assembly in the Czech Republic, ships worldwide through an online store and authorized partners, and maintains an active online community and documentation.

Impact: It has contributed to the mainstream adoption of open-source 3D printing, helped standardize printer features like automatic bed leveling and print reliability, and fosters knowledge sharing through open hardware licenses.