LunarWerx 3D Print vs Meshmixer in 2026
Compare LunarWerx 3D Print and Meshmixer by features, price, setup and what each tool says it does for makers.
TexHouse is published by the makers of LunarWerx 3D Print, Vector3D and MeshyDL, which are compared here alongside other tools.
Meshmixer is listed as free. [1] LunarWerx 3D Print works out ironing settings (a slow extra pass that smooths the top surface of a print) for your printer, material and finish, and saves a ready file for your slicer, the program that prepares prints. [2] Meshmixer is listed as free, and LunarWerx 3D Print says its tools are free to use. [1] [2]
The short answer
Meshmixer is listed as free. [1] LunarWerx 3D Print works out ironing settings, makes test plates to try them, and designs foam trays for packing parts. [2] [2] [2]
Choose based on the job that needs doing. Meshmixer's page says it includes hollowing with escape holes and branching support structures for 3D printing. [1]
What Meshmixer is built for
Meshmixer is listed as free. [1]
Meshmixer's page says it includes hollowing with escape holes and branching support structures for 3D printing. [1]
Meshmixer's page says the tool is no longer in development and will not be supported by Autodesk moving forward. [1] Autodesk also says it has no current plans to retire Meshmixer. [1]
Check Meshmixer's page to see whether the jobs you need, such as repairing a file or preparing a print, are listed.
What LunarWerx 3D Print is built for
LunarWerx 3D Print is made by the team that publishes this site. It works out ironing settings for your printer, material and finish. [2] Ironing is a slow extra pass that smooths the top surface of a print. It then saves a ready 3MF file, the project file your slicer opens. [2]
It makes a small test plate to print, made of pads that try your settings, and you mark each pad as worked or not. [2] The test plate can have 9 pads or 16 pads. [2] You can also click flat top surfaces, and the export adds a modifier part over each one. [2]
One checkbox slows just the first layer to 15 mm/s by default; LunarWerx 3D Print says it then sticks to a clean plate without glue. [2] For an uploaded Bambu or Orca project (both are slicer programs that prepare prints), it adds per-object ironing settings and keeps the rest of the file unchanged. [2]
One tool checks whether a part can be made by injection moulding, where plastic is pressed into a mould, using 13 checks, and all numbers are estimates. [2] It lays parts out in a box and designs a 3D-printable foam tray and top pad. [2] It repairs STL files that are inside out when you load them, and tells you how many surfaces it fixed. [2]
Pricing and fees
Meshmixer is listed as free. [1] Check Meshmixer's page for any other fees.
LunarWerx 3D Print says the tools are free to use. [2] Check the LunarWerx 3D Print site for any other fees.
| Option | Own price | Card fee | |---|---|---| | Meshmixer | Free [1] | not published | | LunarWerx 3D Print | Free [2] | not published |
Setting it up and printing
LunarWerx 3D Print runs in a web browser. [2] You use it on its website, which is hosted on Cloudflare. [2]
It runs only in your browser; sign in with Connections and your settings, recent test plates and print results follow you to every computer. [2]
When it designs a foam packing insert, the insert is split into pieces that each fit your printer's bed. [2]
Check Meshmixer's page for how to install it and how it works with your printer and slicer.
Things to check before you choose
- Does it cover the exact task needed, such as mesh work, print finishing, part checks or packing preparation?
- Does it export a file type that the next step in the workflow can use?
- Does the way it runs match the computer setup available?
- Are any fees or limits stated clearly before using it?
- Will the tool's current support status match the length of the project?
Meshmixer's page says the tool is no longer in development and will not be supported by Autodesk moving forward. [1] For LunarWerx 3D Print, the injection moulding check has 13 checks, and all numbers are estimates. [2]
How to choose
If you need hollowing with escape holes or branching supports, Meshmixer's page lists them. [1]
If you need ironing settings, test plates or a foam packing tray, LunarWerx 3D Print lists them. [2] [2] [2]
Frequently asked questions
Is Meshmixer free?
Meshmixer is listed as free. [1] Check Meshmixer's page for any other costs.
What does Meshmixer do for 3D printing?
Meshmixer is software for working with triangle meshes. [1] Its page says it includes hollowing with escape holes and branching support structures for 3D printing. [1]
Is LunarWerx 3D Print free?
LunarWerx 3D Print says the tools are free to use. [2] Check the LunarWerx 3D Print site for any other fees.
What can LunarWerx 3D Print do with ironing settings?
Ironing is a slow extra pass that smooths the top of a print. LunarWerx 3D Print works out ironing settings for a printer, material and finish and saves a ready 3MF file, the project file a slicer opens. [2] It also makes a 9-pad or 16-pad test plate to print, and you mark each pad as worked or not. [2]
Can LunarWerx 3D Print help prepare parts for packing?
LunarWerx 3D Print says it lays parts out in a box and designs a 3D-printable foam tray and top pad. [2] It also says the foam insert is split into pieces that each fit the printer's bed. [2]
The tools are free to use. [2]
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