About ZipPrints

Infrastructure for distributed hardware. Open designs, local assembly, and reproducible builds.

Our Vision

ZipPrints is building the infrastructure for distributed open hardware manufacturing. We believe the future of hardware is open, reproducible, and built locally - not locked behind proprietary parts, glue, or centralized supply chains.

Our platform enables anyone to build, improve, and distribute open hardware projects using commodity parts, 3D printed enclosures, and local assembly networks. Whether you're building it yourself or having it built near you, ZipPrints makes open hardware accessible.

How It Works

ZipPrints combines a marketplace for distributed hardware builds with on-demand 3D printing services:

Browse & Build: Explore fully documented open hardware projects with complete BOMs, STL files, firmware, and assembly guides. Choose to build yourself or order from local assemblers.

Print On-Demand: Upload any 3D model to get instant quotes from local print providers. Fast turnaround, competitive pricing, and sustainable local manufacturing.

Join the Network: Submit your own builds, become a local assembler, or run a print farm. Fair revenue splits (85/15) and community-driven quality control.

Open Hardware Philosophy

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Commodity Parts

ESP32, accelerometers, USB-C - widely available components anyone can source.

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3D Printable

Enclosures designed for local printing. No injection molding or specialized tooling required.

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Open Firmware

Code is public, documented, and flashable. Modify and improve builds freely.

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Public BOMs

Every component listed with sources and pricing. No hidden or proprietary parts.

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Repairable

Screws, not glue. Swap broken components instead of replacing entire devices.

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Local Assembly

Vetted makers build near you. Lower shipping costs, faster iteration, stronger communities.

Distributed Manufacturing Network

Our local assembler network enables anyone to offer build services in their area. Makers list themselves per project, set their own prices, and earn 85% of assembly fees with monthly payouts.

For 3D printing, our platform connects you with verified print farms and makerspaces offering fast turnaround, competitive quotes, and quality guarantees. Real-time volume calculation, material selection, and instant pricing.

Technology Stack

ZipPrints features real-time 3D file previewing, automatic volume and cost estimation, smart parts consolidation across builds, secure file storage, and integrated payment processing through Stripe.

We support STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP, and IGES file formats, ensuring compatibility with any 3D design workflow. Our platform is built for makers, by makers.

Ready to Start Building?

Join the open hardware revolution. Build, improve, and share reproducible projects.

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