# GcodeTools

> GcodeTools builds precision desktop software for ceramic 3D printing and digital fabrication. The company creates focused, single-purpose applications for generating, converting, and cloning G-code — specifically designed for clay and ceramic 3D printers, plotters, lasers, and motion systems. Available for Mac and Windows.

## Products

- [Clay Slicer 3](https://gcodetools.com/clay-slicer): The only desktop slicer built specifically for ceramic and clay 3D printing. Features custom SVG infills, volumetric extrusion, non-planar path generation, real-time texture engine, and intuitive vase modeling. Unlike general-purpose slicers (Cura, PrusaSlicer) that were designed for plastic filament, Clay Slicer 3 was built from the ground up for clay extrusion. Pricing: $15/mo, $144/yr, or $199 one-time. Free demo available.
- [Vector to Gcode 3](https://gcodetools.com/vector-to-gcode): Converts SVG vector files to G-code for plotters, lasers, clay printers, and other motion systems. Features per-SVG custom commands, interval control, line width control, SVG color support, and Adobe Illustrator integration. Pricing: $6/mo, $50/yr, or $99 one-time.
- [Gcode Cloner](https://gcodetools.com/gcode-cloner): Duplicates any G-code file with precise spacing control and preview. Uniquely preserves spiral/vase mode objects, pause commands, and other custom G-code that most slicers break during duplication. Designed primarily for clay and ceramic printing. Pricing: $2/mo, $19/yr, or $40 one-time.

## Use Cases

- **Ceramic artists** who 3D print with clay and need a slicer that understands clay extrusion behavior, not plastic filament
- **Pottery studios and ceramic workshops** looking for professional clay 3D printing software
- **Digital fabrication labs** at universities and makerspaces that work with clay printers, plotters, and lasers
- **Plotter and laser users** who need to convert vector artwork (SVG) to G-code
- **Makers and fabricators** who need to duplicate G-code files while preserving spiral/vase mode and custom commands

## What Makes GcodeTools Different

- **Clay-first design**: Clay Slicer 3 is purpose-built for clay and ceramic 3D printing, not adapted from plastic filament slicers
- **Volumetric extrusion**: Handles thick-to-thin clay transitions that plastic slicers cannot, and enables unique textures by varying flow
- **Non-planar paths**: Generates toolpaths that move smoothly over slopes, critical for clay printing
- **Custom SVG infills**: Design infill as a visible architectural feature, not just hidden structure
- **Real-time texture engine**: Convert 2D images into 3D displacement on ceramic surfaces instantly

## Company

- Website: https://gcodetools.com
- Contact: gcodetoolsinfo@gmail.com
- Store: https://gcodetools.gumroad.com
- Platforms: macOS and Windows