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PIPA 3D WEB

  • Free browser edition — no installation
  • Runs right in the browser on desktop, tablet and smartphone
  • The easiest way to get started with PIPA 3D

Price: free*

Import .pipa, STL Export STL, 3MF

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PIPA 3D

Ein pivotbasierter parametrischer 3D-Editor.

Groups and learning

What is PIPA 3D?

PIPA 3D builds models as a list of typed objects — from basic solids and 2D profiles to combinations, engraving and manufacturing objects. Files are stored in the open .pipa format.

The "Parameter" object turns dimensions into formulas — making every model fully parametric and reusable as a component in other projects.

PIPA 3D computes exclusively locally on your device — without the cloud. Exports: STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, AMF, glTF, X3D, DXF, PDF, PNG, STEP and OpenSCAD (depending on the edition, see above). Manufacturing output is reserved for the designated editions. The desktop downloads are named PIPA3D-k1ds, PIPA3D-skool, PIPA3D-maker etc.; the web edition runs at pipa3.teckonologia.com.

Tinkerers and inventors

Makers

PIPA 3D MAKER

  • Maker edition: everything from HIGH-SKÅL, plus STL tools
  • STL splitter, STL support and STL menu
  • Scene export (glTF, GLB, X3D) and PNG turntable
  • Crash protection: autosave and recently used files

Single-OS: €108 incl. VAT*

Multi-OS: €162 incl. VAT*

Import .pipa, STL (incl. multi-part splitting) Export STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, AMF, DXF, PDF, glTF, GLB, X3D, PNG

Makers & studios

PIPA 3D TOYMAKER

  • Two engines: fast preview plus a separate high-precision engine for the final export
  • Significantly higher export accuracy than MAKER — with somewhat slower computation
  • Scene export (glTF, GLB, X3D) and PNG turntable

Single-OS: €210 incl. VAT*

Multi-OS: €315 incl. VAT*

Import .pipa, STL (incl. multi-part splitting) Export STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, AMF, glTF, GLB, X3D, PNG

Download link by email upon registration key purchase

Fair Use

Own websites

Simple Website

  • Embed the exported HTML preview of a model free of charge on your own website as a product preview (via iframe with preview hash)
  • No registration required
  • Also free for non-commercial hobby forums with up to €500 monthly turnover (gross)
  • Shop operators may embed the HTML preview via iframe with preview hash as a product preview
  • Non-commercial simple websites may provide the editor — without registration as a reseller

Price: free*

Platforms & manufacturers

Fair-Use Platform

  • Provide the web version inside your own platform or on your own subdomain
  • Integrate your own add-ons for configuration workflows
  • One uniform price: 50 cents per month per paying end user — regardless of the type of provision (portal, .pipa trading platform or app)
  • Free accounts excluded — incl. VAT
  • Commercial provision requires registration as a reseller

Price: 50 cents per paying end user/month, incl. VAT*

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Print farms

PIPA 3D AUTOMATOR

  • Command-line tool without a graphical interface (CLI)
  • Automatically converts .pipa files to STL
  • Suited for large 3D print farms
  • Available as a reseller

Billing via the reseller portal*

Import .pipa Export STL

* All prices in euros incl. statutory VAT (gross). The prices stated are recommended values for resellers. No direct purchase is possible on this website at the moment. Editions are distributed via app stores and local resellers — see the section "Buy from our resellers" below.

Buy from our resellers

Registration keys for PIPA 3D are available from our resellers — more shops are being added continuously.

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PIPA3D Shop — pipa3d.de

The German-language shop for all PIPA 3D editions: registration keys issued in your name, payment via PayPal, instant delivery by email.

  • All editions: SKÅL, HIGH-SKÅL, MAKER, TOYMAKER
  • Group keys for schools from 5 devices · German-language support
To the shop: pipa3d.de →

All object types

Every model in PIPA 3D is built from these 38 object types — grouped into six categories.

3D Basics

Cube

Box primitive with edge lengths in X, Y and Z plus optional offset.

Cylinder

Cylinder with diameter, height, tapering and selectable segment count.

Sphere

Sphere defined by its diameter.

Triangle

Triangular prism with width, height and depth.

Cone

Cone defined by diameter and height.

Torus

Ring solid with major diameter and tube diameter.

Modify

Union

Joins multiple objects into a single whole.

Subtract

Subtracts objects from one another.

Intersect

Keeps only the shared region of all objects.

Stretch

Scales base objects per axis in percent.

Mirror

Mirrors objects across an axis, with optional offset.

2D & CNC

Rectangle

2D rectangle, optionally with rounded corners.

Circle

2D circle.

2D Triangle

2D triangle.

2D Union

Combines 2D shapes — with offset and scaling.

Plate

Extruded plate from a 2D outline with inner cuts, chamfers and depth.

Lathe Part

Rotationally symmetric part from a 2D profile with outer and inner cuts.

Loft

Transition body between a bottom and a top 2D profile.

Twisted Extrude

Extrusion of a 2D shape with a twist.

Thread

Metric thread (M3–M20 or custom), external or internal.

Engrave

Text

Text as 3D geometry, with an attachable font file.

SVG

SVG graphic as geometry.

Heightmap

Relief mesh generated from an image as a heightmap.

Heightmap Cylinder

Heightmap wrapped around a cylinder.

Slice

Cuts a shape into stacked plates.

Insert

Parameter

Named variable (value, min, max, slider) for formulas — makes models fully parametric.

STL

Imported STL mesh as an attachment.

Include Pipa Part

Embeds another .pipa part with its own parameter values — reusable components.

Rectangular Grid

Copies arranged in rows and columns.

Radial Array

Rotational copies with count, angle and height.

Hexagonal Grid

Copies arranged in a hexagonal pattern.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing objects can be created and edited as parametric data objects in all editions. The actual manufacturing output (slicing, G-code, production dispatch) requires the designated edition — some still in preparation.

Slicer

Data object

Slicing settings: layer height, walls, infill, filament, first layer, support structures.

3D Printer

Data object

FDM printer definition with print bed, extruder and custom G-code before and after the print.

Manufacturer

Data object

Sends the model to a manufacturing service.

Drill Bit / Mill

Data object

CNC tool definition: diameter, cutting angle, flutes, RPM, coolant, feed rate.

Mill (CAM)

Data object

Milling operation with plates, tool, strategy, finishing, tabs and G-code output.

Turning Tool

Data object

Tool definition for the lathe.

Lathe (CAM)

Data object

Turning operation with lathe parts, tool, stock, finishing and G-code.

Frequently asked questions about PIPA 3D

The most important answers about the parametric 3D CAD/CAM modeler from TECKONOLOGIA.

What is PIPA 3D?

PIPA 3D (also PIPA3D) is the parametric 3D CAD/CAM modeler from TECKONOLOGIA. Models consist of typed objects, dimensions are defined as formulas — every model is fully parametric and reusable.

Is PIPA 3D free?

The browser edition PIPA 3D WEB and the beginner edition PIPA 3D K1DS are free. Additional editions for schools, universities and makers are available via registration keys.

Which platforms does PIPA 3D support?

PIPA 3D runs directly in the browser (pipa3.teckonologia.com) and as an app for Windows (Intel/AMD), macOS (Apple Silicon) and Android.

What is the .pipa format?

An open file format in which PIPA 3D stores models as a list of typed objects. Using the “Embed pipa” object, .pipa files can be embedded as reusable parts in other projects.

How do I download PIPA 3D?

Via the download buttons on this page — file names such as PIPA3D-k1ds-setup.exe (Windows), PIPA3D-k1ds.dmg (macOS) or PIPA3D-skool.apk (Android). Editions from SKÅL upwards require a valid registration key.

Does PIPA 3D need a cloud or internet connection?

No. PIPA 3D computes exclusively locally on your device — models never leave your device.