Natural Language Engine
Describe a part in plain language — dimensions, material intent, functional constraints. FORMA parses geometry from the description, not a visual approximation.
Software · beta
Say the part you need.
Get manufacturable CAD.
FORMA generates the parts 3D3D prints and sells — the geometry engine is in daily production use. When we set up FORMA for your shop, you get the code, you host it, it's yours.
FORMA converts plain-language part descriptions into production-ready CAD files: STEP, DXF, STL, and 3MF. A true parametric constraint engine underneath means the geometry holds real tolerances, not just visual approximations. FORMA generates the parts 3D3D prints and sells daily.
What is FORMA?
Text to CAD with a real parametric constraint engine underneath: STEP, DXF, STL, and 3MF out, true boundary-representation geometry, not melted meshes. FORMA generates the parts we sell.
beta Working and evolving. Real users, honest rough edges. Email for access.
Open FORMA What do you get with FORMA?
A named system of 4 components — not a list of features, a description of what the software actually does.
Parametric Constraint Engine
True boundary-representation geometry underneath: not STL mesh approximations, but real parametric solids that hold tolerances through the export chain.
Multi-Format Pipeline
STEP, DXF, STL, and 3MF out of the box. Production-ready files for CNC handoffs, FDM printing, and laser-cut DXF — not view-only exports.
Geometry Inspector
Inspect the model before sending to print. Measure walls, check clearances, and flag non-manifold geometry before the part enters the print queue.
Who built this, and why does it work?
FORMA generates the parts 3D3D prints and ships. The geometry engine is in daily production use, not a prototype. When a part is quoted from FORMA, it can be printed the same day.
— Randall Marshall · 3D3D · New Brunswick, Canada · info@3d3d.ca
How much does it cost to build something like FORMA?
Three fixed tiers for scoped work. All include full source handover, your hosting, your keys — no ongoing seat licence required.
Starter build
$1,500
One-time fixed-scope deliverable. Best for single-feature tools, internal utilities, and clearly defined automation.
Mid-scope build
$2,500
Discovery, design, build, and handover. Best for client-facing apps and systems that need a defined user experience.
Full custom build
$5,000
Complete scope, full source, and production deployment. Best for commercial apps and anything shipping to paying users.
All prices CAD. We scope before we quote — describe the problem at info@3d3d.ca and we will respond within 24 hours.
Questions about FORMA.
What file formats does FORMA export?
STEP, DXF, STL, and 3MF. All are production-ready exports — not view-only or reduced-quality. STEP is the primary format for CNC and machining handoffs; STL and 3MF for FDM printing.
Is FORMA's geometry accurate enough for production parts?
Yes. FORMA uses a true parametric constraint engine with boundary-representation geometry — not STL mesh approximation. FORMA generates the parts 3D3D prints and ships in daily production.
Can I use FORMA without a 3D modelling background?
That is the point. Describe the part in plain language; FORMA resolves the geometry. Review the export in the geometry inspector before sending to print or machining.
Does FORMA support FDM and CNC output?
FORMA's STEP and DXF exports are usable for CNC machining. STL and 3MF are optimized for FDM printing. The geometry engine is format-agnostic; the export determines the workflow.
Owned software
Want one of these for your business?
Describe the problem. We design it, build it, and hand over the keys. No seat licences, no lock-in — you own what we build.