IN THE FIELD GUIDE
printerhive
printerhive.com
Managing 3D print farms ranging from 5 to 50+ printers for streamlined production. Automatic printer selection chooses the best available printer for each job. Smart filament matching automatically selects the right color and material.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 19, 2026
A good fit for
- Businesses operating medium to large 3D print farms needing centralized control and automation.
- E-commerce shops and contract manufacturers requiring integration between sales and print production.
Know the limitations
- Requires a Raspberry Pi connected to the printer network for secure and reliable operation.
What you can do
- Managing 3D print farms ranging from 5 to 50+ printers for streamlined production.
Features
- Automatic printer selection chooses the best available printer for each job.
- Smart filament matching automatically selects the right color and material.
- Batch queue management allows adding the same file multiple times for repetitive orders.
- Detailed print history shows when, how many times, and which plates were printed.
- Multi-plate organization supports managing complex projects with multiple components.
Integrations
- Integration with Upgates e-commerce platform to sync orders, catalog items, and print production workflows.
- Supports importing orders and product data from Upgates and matching them to printable products in Printerhive.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
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A practical workflow
- Connect and control printers via Raspberry Pi and centralized dashboard with European data storage.
- Upload G-code files once and print multiple times with automatic printer and filament selection.
- Track print progress in real-time and maintain complete job history to avoid missing orders.
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