Grid: Forever free, local-first, browser-based 3D printing/CNC/laser slicer

Summary

🎓 Zero Barriers to Entry No software installations, no licenses to purchase, no accounts to manage. Students simply open a browser and start creating. 🔒 Privacy Protected All student work stays on their device. No data collection, no cloud uploads, no privacy concerns. COPPA and FERPA friendly. 💰 Always Free No per-seat licensing, no subscription fees, no "educational discounts" that expire. Free forever for everyone. 🌐 Works Everywhere Chromebooks, tablets, old computers, new computers. Windows, Mac, Linux. If it runs a modern browser, it runs Grid.Space. 📚 Self-Paced Learning Students work at their own pace. No internet dropouts causing lost work. Tools work offline after initial load. 🔧 Real-World Skills Industry-standard workflows for 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting. Skills transfer directly to professional tools. Perfect for Every Learning Environment K-12 Classrooms Introduce students to digital fabrication without IT headaches. Works on existing school computers and Chromebooks. Makerspaces Unified toolchain for all your equipment. Students learn once, work with multiple machines. University Labs Professional-grade CAM and slicing without enterprise licensing costs. Open-source means customizable for research. Libraries No software to install or maintain. Patrons use public computers without admin access needed. Homeschool Full-featured fabrication tools on family computers. No subscription fees eating into budgets. After-School Programs Students continue projects at home on any device. No license restrictions or software gaps. What Students Can Learn 3D Printing (FDM/SLA) Model slicing, support generation, print settings optimization, multi-material printing, and troubleshooting failed prints. CNC Machining CAM toolpath generation, feeds and speeds, tool selection, roughing and finishing strategies, and machine setup. Laser Cutting 2D design preparation, power and speed settings, material considerations, layer stacking, and engraving techniques...