While software rarely catches the headlines in bioprinting, it is the key to creating 3D models and processing these files to direct the 3D printing hardware. Today there is a variety of  powerful 3D CAD platforms available for users. However, the software needs of bioprinting are unique enough that new or modified software is often required.

This page is a hub for all resources related to software.

• Xylinus
  • Xylinus is a plug-in written for Grasshopper, the visual scripting environment for Rhino.
  • It allows for novel control of 3D printers, generating G code directly from native Rhino and Grasshopper geometries including solids, surfaces, and curves.
  • It has tools for printers based on FDM filament extrusion, pneumatically-controlled syringes, ink-jet, and DLP Stereolithography.
• Slic3r
  • Slic3r is an open-source STL slicer for filament-based printers.
• Pronterface
  • Printrun is a full suite of host interfaces for 3D printers and CNC, consisting of:
    • Pronterface – a fully-featured GUI host
    • Pronsole -an interactive command line host for the lower level work via the console
    • Printcore – a standalone non-interactive G-Code host