Back to the Future of Open Source 3D Printing

Reignite the Spirit of Innovation

In the early days of 3D printing, the RepRap project and open-source components like the RAMPS 1.4 Mainboard made 3D printing more accessible and inspired a global community of makers. These DIY-friendly solutions allowed individuals to explore and build with ease, and we at Boltz R&D experienced this firsthand when we successfully built a RAMPS board even when it wasn’t readily available in India.

As the industry grew, many businesses contributed to advancing 3D printing. However, we've noticed a trend where some designs, originally open-source, have become less accessible in terms of modifications and verifications. We believe that innovation thrives best when everyone has the opportunity to build upon shared ideas.

At Boltz R&D, our goal is to support and strengthen the open-source ethos within the 3D printing community by developing open-source hardware, firmware, and software solutions. We aim to keep innovation accessible, empowering everyone to contribute and collaborate.

Who We Are

Boltz R&D is a for-profit company dedicated to the principles of open-source development. We design and commercialize hardware and software without introducing any proprietary customizations. Our business model is rooted in transparency: we develop solutions that are open from the start and remain open throughout the life of our company. By doing so, we aim to foster innovation in a way that benefits both the industry and the wider community.

Empowering Future Leaders

Each year, Boltz R&D will support four scholars—the next generation of makers, innovators, and contributors. These scholars will work on projects that offer open-source alternatives to existing solutions, with all designs released under the CC-BY-SA 4.0 license. This means the community will have full access to these designs to use, modify, and commercialize freely. Our goal is to create a sustainable cycle of innovation, ensuring that 3D printing remains open and collaborative for years to come.

If you're passionate about the open-source movement in 3D printing, we invite you to join us. Get in touch to find out more!

Why We Do This

At Boltz R&D, 3D printing is more than just a business—it’s a passion. We believe that hobbies like this deserve to remain open, with tools and designs accessible to all. By keeping the spirit of open-source alive, we can ensure that everyone has the freedom to explore, create, and innovate.

Our Commitment: Open Source and For Profit. Forever

Our philosophy is simple:
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We are proud to be a manufacturer that develops and sells open-source designs. And just like anyone else, you can do the same! We only ask that our work is properly credited to ensure the open-source community continues to grow and thrive.

Join the Movement

We invite you to become part of this exciting journey toward a more open and collaborative 3D printing world. Whether you're a maker, manufacturer, or contributor, there are many ways to get involved:

1. Join the Community – Join our Discord to connect with fellow enthusiasts and contribute to our projects.
2. Collaborate and Innovate – Manufacturers, OEMs, and contributors are encouraged to adapt, remix, and commercialize our designs. .

Together, let’s create a future where 3D printing is open, innovative, and accessible to everyone!

About Team

Boltz R&D is founded by Yatin Khurana (https://github.com/yatin-khurana), with VCLove as open source contributor (https://github.com/vclove), please reach out to us if you'd like to join our team and take the world to the back to the future of open source 3D Printing :)