Make-Print

Make-Print is a comprehensive, AI-enhanced platform specifically engineered to eliminate confusion and streamline the entire prototyping and product development workflow. It serves as an all-in-one solution for 3D printing professionals, engineering teams, and designers by integrating robust project management features with cutting-edge AI assistance, including a revolutionary generative 3D design tool.

The platform's core is a sophisticated project management system that helps you track all tasks and projects in a single, centralized space. It replaces the need for multiple disconnected applications by providing a unified environment for planning, execution, and collaboration. Furthermore, Make-Print is pioneering the future of design with its True 3D Generative Design AI, a foundation model capable of generating professional-grade CAD designs directly from simple text prompts, moving beyond simple diffusion models to offer true spatial reasoning and engineering-ready outputs.

How to use Make-Print

Getting started with Make-Print is straightforward. After signing into your account, you are directed to your main dashboard. From there, you can begin organizing your workflow:

1. Create a Project: Start by creating a new project for each design or product you're working on.
2. Manage Tasks: Use the intuitive Kanban board to add tasks, create checklists, set deadlines, and track progress through different stages (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done).
3. Collaborate with Your Team: Invite team members to your workspace and assign them to specific projects or tasks. Use the integrated live chat to create discussion threads related to specific projects, ensuring all communication is contextual and easy to find.
4. Upload and View Files: Upload all your project-related files, including 3D models. The built-in 3D viewer allows you to inspect parts directly in your browser, supporting formats like .stl, .step, .obj, .fbx, .3mf, and .gltf. This saves significant time on preliminary inspection and validation.
5. Manage Resources: Add your 3D printers, CNCs, and other machines to the inventory. You can also manage your in-house materials and color options, keeping track of stock levels.
6. Leverage AI: Use the AI assistant to get quick, real-time answers about any project by simply asking questions in the chat. To create new designs, enter the private beta for the Generative 3D AI and describe the CAD model you need in plain text.

Core Features of Make-Print

• Kanban Project Management: Visually track all your projects and tasks in one central, customizable board.
• Integrated 3D Viewer: Natively preview and inspect multiple 3D file formats (.stl, .step, .obj, etc.) directly in the browser without needing external software.
• Generative 3D Design AI: A powerful foundation model that uses language-controlled spatial reasoning to generate professional CAD designs from text prompts (currently in private beta).
• AI Project Assistant: An AI-powered chat that can instantly answer questions about your projects, saving you from sifting through tasks and files.
• Resource & Inventory Management: Keep a detailed inventory of your machines (3D printers, CNCs) and materials, including types and colors.
• Team Collaboration Hub: Features rich live chat for project-specific discussions, file sharing, and the ability to invite guests or clients for seamless collaboration.
• Automatic Quoting (Coming in Q3 2024): An upcoming feature that will automatically and accurately calculate quotes for customer orders by analyzing 3D models, material costs, and your shop's cost structure.

Use Cases for Make-Print

Make-Print is ideal for a wide range of users in the product development space:

• Prototyping Shops & Service Bureaus: Manage multiple client projects, track machine availability, handle material inventory, and (soon) generate fast, accurate quotes.
• Engineering & Product Design Teams: Collaborate on complex designs, track development milestones, share 3D files for review, and rapidly ideate new concepts with the generative AI.
• Freelance Designers & Makers: Organize personal and client projects in one place, manage a small-scale inventory, and present work professionally to clients.
• Educational Institutions: Provide students with a modern, integrated platform for learning about product design, 3D printing, and project management workflows.

Advantages of Make-Print

Make-Print stands out from generic project management tools like Trello by being purpose-built for the 3D printing and hardware development industry. Its key advantages include:

• Unified Platform: It combines project management, 3D viewing, communication, and inventory, reducing the need for multiple subscriptions and context switching.
• Industry-Specific Features: Tools like the native 3D viewer, machine inventory, and upcoming auto-quoting are tailored to the unique needs of prototyping professionals.
• AI-Driven Efficiency: The AI assistant and generative design capabilities significantly accelerate workflows and boost productivity.
• Cost-Effective: The pricing is highly competitive, offering more value and specialized features for a lower cost per user compared to many alternatives. A generous free plan makes it accessible to everyone.

Pricing and Plans

Make-Print offers flexible plans to suit different team sizes and needs:

• Free: $0 forever. Includes up to 20 active projects, 3 team seats, 2 GB storage, 10 MB/file upload limit, and 5 machines.
• Essential: $4/user/month (billed yearly) or $5/user/month (billed monthly). Includes up to 100 projects, 10 team seats, unlimited storage, 250 MB/file upload limit, and 3D Viewer.
• Business: $9/user/month (billed yearly) or $11/user/month (billed monthly). Includes up to 500 projects, 30 seats, unlimited storage, unlimited file uploads, AI Assistant, multiple boards, and guest/customer invites.
• Enterprise: Contact Sales for pricing. Includes unlimited everything from the Business plan, plus the Auto Quoting service (coming Q3 2024), 24/7 priority support, and custom integrations.