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pcb2gcode – generate CNC G-code from Gerber files

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

pcb2gcode converts Gerber files into CNC milling and drilling G-code, with isolation routing, autolevelling and flexible machining controls.

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FabexCNC – CAM toolpath generation in Blender

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

FabexCNC is a Blender extension for creating CNC toolpaths with 2D and 3D milling strategies, simulation and many post-processors.

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CNC Software

14 Best Free and Open Source CNC Software

May 25, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

CNC (also known as numerical control or computer numerical control) is the automated control of machining tools by means of a computer.

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CNC Software

Kiri – browser-based CAM and slicer

March 4, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

Kiri is a browser-based slicer and toolpath generator for CNC milling, laser cutting, 3D printing and other fabrication workflows.

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CNC Software

OpenBuilds CONTROL – interface for Grbl CNC machines

February 23, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

OpenBuilds CONTROL is a desktop interface for Grbl CNC machines with jogging, probing, calibration, surfacing, macros and job control.

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Luban – 3-in-1 software tailor-made for Snapmaker machines

February 22, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Luban is an easy-to-use 3-in-1 software tailor-made for Snapmaker machines.

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Laser cutting

CNCjs – web-based CNC controller interface

February 21, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

CNCjs is a web-based CNC control interface with multi-controller support, 3D toolpath visualisation, probing, macros and remote access.

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Laser cutting

Inkcut – control plotters, cutters and CNC machines

February 10, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Inkcut controls plotters, vinyl cutters, engravers and CNC machines with layout tools, device control, job history and live status.

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Laser cutting

Rayforge – control laser cutters and engravers

November 4, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Rayforge is a modern laser control application with 2D design tools, simulation, camera support and broad hardware compatibility.

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CNC Software

gSender – control Grbl and grblHAL CNC machines

April 27, 2024 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

gSender is a polished CNC control application for Grbl and grblHAL machines with probing, jogging, visualisation and workflow tools.

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CNC Software

Machinekit – platform for machine control applications

November 4, 2023 Steve Emms Scientific

Machinekit is a platform for machine control applications. It is portable across a wide range of hardware platforms and real-time environments

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CNC Software

OpenCamLib – library aiming to provide computer aided manufacturing (CAM) algorithms

November 4, 2023 Steve Emms Scientific

OpenCAMLib (ocl) is a library with Python bindings for creating 3D toolpaths for cnc-machines such as mills and lathes.

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CNC Software

Universal Gcode Sender – control advanced CNC controllers

November 4, 2023 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Universal Gcode Sender is a cross-platform G-code sender with visualisation, probing, jogging, design tools and controller support.

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CNC Software

LinuxCNC – CNC machine controller

November 4, 2023 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

LinuxCNC is a powerful CNC machine controller for mills, lathes, plasma cutters, robots and other computer-controlled machinery.

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FreeCAD – parametric 3D CAD and CAM modeller

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI, Scientific

FreeCAD is a parametric 3D CAD modeller with mechanical design, drafting, scripting, simulation and integrated CAM toolpath generation.

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