3DPrinterOS

Overview

3DPrinterOS is a cloud-based 3D printer management software platform that integrates printers, users, and data for streamlined workflows.¹ It serves higher education institutions, K-12 schools, libraries, and enterprises in automotive and manufacturing, with over 300,000 users, 6,000 partners, and support for more than 55,000 printers globally.¹⁴

History

3DPrinterOS was founded in 2013 by John Dogru (CEO) and Anton Vedeshin, PhD, under 3D Control Systems as the first operating system for desktop 3D printers.²⁴⁶ The company bootstrapped its operations and grew to serve clients including Duke University, Purdue University, and Florida State University.⁵ It has expanded to over 175,000 users and 55,000 printers worldwide.⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

3DPrinterOS develops cloud-based software, not physical hardware, so manufacturing does not apply. Development occurs in the United States.¹

Notable Products

• 3DPrinterOS Platform - Cloud OS integrating 3D printers, users, and data for management.
• Print Management System - Tools for monitoring, queuing, and optimizing 3D print jobs.
• Model Preparation Suite - Software for slicing, repairing, and preparing 3D models.
• User Billing Module - System for tracking usage and billing in shared environments.

Reputation

3DPrinterOS is recognized for simplifying 3D printing in educational and enterprise settings, with adoption by universities like Purdue and Duke.⁵ Professionals value its integration capabilities for large printer fleets.¹ Limited public reviews exist, but its growth to hundreds of thousands of users indicates reliability in niche markets.¹⁴