Autodesk Netfabb
Autodesk Netfabb prepares 3D printing builds: STL repair, part packing, supports, slicing and metal build simulation. Dental labs use it for industrial resin and metal printers. Commercial software with a free Netfabb Premium trial for Windows.
UltiMaker Cura
UltiMaker Cura is a free, open-source slicer for filament (FDM) 3D printers on Windows, macOS and Linux. Dental teams use it for study models, teaching models and lab fixtures. It has no dental features and does not slice for resin printers.
Materialise Magics
Materialise Magics is commercial data and build preparation software for 3D printing. Its Dental Module automates labelling, nesting and supports for dental labs. Businesses can request a free trial from Materialise; there is no open public installer.
OrthoModel
OrthoModel is free software from Orthomodel Inc. (Istanbul) for archiving digital orthodontic study models with photos, X-rays and notes, and for measuring tooth widths and arch lengths in 3D. It works with the developer’s model-digitising service.
DentalShaper for Rhino
DentalShaper is a dental CAD plug-in for Rhino 4 on Windows from CIMsystem, used by labs to import scanner and CAD files, add implant interfaces, build crowns and export STL for milling. Shareware (conditionally free); legacy product with no verified Lite edition.
Medit Link
Medit Link is Medit’s free platform for clinics and labs using Medit scanners. It manages patients, cases and lab orders, runs scanning, and installs apps such as Model Builder for printable models. Extra cloud storage and some apps are paid.
exocad webview
exocad webview is the free official 3D viewer from exocad for STL, OBJ, PLY and DentalCAD exports. It runs in the browser and as a free app for Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android. DentalCAD itself is commercial software and is not included.
exocad exoplan
exoplan is exocad’s implant planning and surgical guide design software for labs and clinics. It is commercial medical device software sold through authorised resellers; trial and student licences are available on request. Windows only.
3Shape Communicate
3Shape Communicate is 3Shape’s free online portal and mobile app for sharing scans, designs and orders between clinics and labs. You sign in with a free 3Shape Account in any browser. TRIOS users on Unite 24.1 and newer use Unite Cloud instead.