IceSL

What IceSL is

IceSL is a 3D modeling and slicing toolset for creating geometry and preparing it for 3D printers or laser cutters. IceSL-forge combines modeling and slicing through a Lua-based language that supports Boolean work with triangle meshes, voxels, implicit surfaces, and shaders. IceSL-slicer produces G-code, DLP printer images, or laser-cutting paths from models and geometry scripts. In a browser, SliceCrafter provides slicing tools, while WebPrinter previews G-code by simulating a printer’s execution. Slicing options include cubic and tetrahedral infills, bridge supports, adaptive layer thickness, progressive infills, and protective shields. Polyfoam and Phasor infillers let users adjust local density, orientation, direction, and randomness; layer thickness, infill density, and print speed can also change gradually by height. IceSL is free for internal research and academic use, but its license forbids commercial and production use. It requires a GPU with full OpenGL 4.3 support. Documentation includes tutorials and guides, and describes plugins, printer profiles, and Python bindings.