slicesoftware
Slicesoftware refers to tools that translate 3D digital models into instructions for additive manufacturing devices, most commonly FDM printers. The process, slicing, converts a model into a sequence of layers and toolpaths encoded as G-code. Slicers perform model preparation tasks such as orienting parts, scaling, hollowing, adding shells, and generating support structures, while configuring printer settings.
Inputs include STL, OBJ, and 3MF files; outputs are G-code files describing nozzle movements, temperatures, and
Slicers range from open‑source projects to commercial products. Notable examples include Cura and PrusaSlicer, which are
Impact: Slicesoftware has enabled the growth of consumer 3D printing and rapid prototyping. It supports iterative
Critiques address the learning curve, occasional inconsistencies between versions, and the risk of overfitting parameters to