CNC3D Design suite - May update 2026 (Powerful Free Cad/CAM)
- CNC3D
- 14 hours ago
- 2 min read
In this video, you’re getting a hands-on look at some of the newest tools inside CNC3D Commander and the CNC3D Design Suite… our completely free CAD/CAM software built for anyone running a CNC machine.
If you’ve been wanting something powerful without the price tag, you’re in the right place.
🔧 What you’ll see in this video:
• Drag router tabs around your tool path in real time
• Add or remove tabs instantly with a click
• The new Distort tool for shaping designs however you like 🎨
• The Rubber Band tool to wrap clean outlines around grouped parts
• Live toolpath updates so what you see is exactly what your machine cuts 👌
💻 About the software
CNC3D Commander is your machine’s control centre. It runs jobs, handles probing, height mapping, jogging, everything you need to stay in control. Built for SharpCNC and NightHawk systems, but it also works seamlessly with standard GRBL setups.
CNC3D Design Suite is where your ideas come to life. Design, import, toolpath, preview in 3D, and you’re ready to cut. Routers, lasers, plasma, plotters, drag knives… it’s all covered.
And yes, it’s 100% free.
Not a trial. Not limited. No sneaky restrictions.
Just a proper tool you can use across all your machines, for as long as you like.
🚀 Why we built it this way
We started CNC3D because we genuinely enjoy seeing what people create.
From furniture and signs to workshop parts and one-off ideas, the biggest barrier has always been software cost. So we removed it.
Download it. Design something. Cut it. That’s it.
If you’ve been holding off getting into CNC, this is your moment.
Give it a go and see what you can make 🔥
📥 Free Download
⚙️ Compatible with
NightHawk CNC controllers, xPROV5 controllers, regular GRBL, CNC router controllers, fibre & CO2 lasers, plasma tables, pen plotters, drag knife cutters.
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