All Kerfio Features

Everything you need for digital manufacturing — in one platform

Kerfio combines CAD, CNC, laser, 3D printing, AI assistance, machine vision and smart machine control in one unified workspace — so you can design, prepare, simulate, control, monitor and improve your work from a single modern application.

CAD & 2D/3D designCNC machiningLaser cutting & engraving3D printingAI assistantMachine visionCloud & projects
Kerfio — Unified Workspaceconnected
DesignPrepareSimulateRunGRBL · 1.1h
pocket_op · acrylic 10mm
aligned
readyX 0.0 · Y 0.0 · Z 5.0F1200 · S12000
From idea to finished productIdeaDesignPrepareSimulateControlMonitorFinished product
Why Kerfio

One unified platform instead of many disconnected tools

Modern creators move between many separate applications — one CAD tool, another for CAM, another for CNC, another for laser, another slicer, another controller. Kerfio brings the full workflow together under one smart umbrella.

The old way

Disconnected, slow, error-prone

  • Design in one CAD tool, export to another
  • A separate CAM program to prepare toolpaths
  • Different apps for CNC, laser and 3D printing
  • Yet another controller to run the machine
  • Constant file conversions & compatibility issues
  • A steep learning curve across disconnected tools

The Kerfio way

Connected, smart, confident

  • Design, prepare and produce in one workspace
  • CNC, laser and 3D printing under one roof
  • Built-in machine connection & live monitoring
  • Smooth handoff between sections — no conversions
  • AI guidance and vision to reduce mistakes
  • Beginner-friendly, yet powerful for professionals
Core capabilities

Six workspaces, one connected platform

Every part of the workflow works together — choose a workspace to see what Kerfio brings to each stage of digital fabrication.

CAD & Design

A design environment to create, edit and organize projects before production — simple for beginners, powerful for pros.

Explore CAD & Design
2D sketching, drawing & shape editing
Path editing, layers & object alignment
Measurement & text tools
Import common CAD formats (DXF, SVG, STEP…)
Export production-ready files
Prepare designs for CNC, laser or 3D printing
AI-powered manufacturing

More than a machine-control app — a smart partner

Kerfio's AI layer helps you understand tools, prepare projects, solve errors, choose settings and improve production quality — turning ideas into production steps and answering questions from the Kerfio knowledge base.

Suggest correct machine settings
Help choose material parameters
Review G-code before production
Detect mistakes before they happen
Explain machine errors clearly
Guide beginners step by step
Meet the AI Assistant
Kerfio — AI Assistantcontext-aware
Preparing a CNC pocket in 10 mm acrylic — anything risky?
Your 4 mm depth-per-pass is aggressive for acrylic. I'd drop to ~1.5 mm and add a finishing pass. Safe-Z looks fine — want me to apply it?
Apply 1.5 mm + finish passExplain why
Ask about this job…
Computer vision

Cameras that understand the workspace

With machine-mounted, workspace, Raspberry Pi or stereo cameras, Kerfio Vision makes manufacturing more accurate and safer — aligning material, measuring, monitoring jobs and inspecting results in real time.

Live camera monitoring
Object & workpiece detection
Laser & CNC alignment
Visual & stereo-depth measurement
Camera overlay on design
Safety-zone monitoring
Before / after comparison
Defect detection & inspection
Connected workflow

The capabilities that tie everything together

Machine connection, file compatibility, preview and project management work across every section — so the whole workflow feels like one tool, not five.

Smart Machine Connection

Connect machines, controllers and workflows — for technical and non-technical users alike.

  • Serial / USB & network-based connection
  • WebRTC camera streaming & G-code sender
  • Start, pause, resume, stop & emergency controls
  • Homing, jogging & probe support
  • Controller profiles & machine setup wizard
  • Automatic detection where possible

File Import, Export & Compatibility

Bring existing projects into Kerfio and prepare them for production without unnecessary complexity.

  • CAD, vector & image files
  • 3D model & G-code files
  • Toolpath & project files
  • Export between CAD, CNC, laser & 3D printing
  • Recommended formats per task
  • Detect unsupported or broken files

Real-Time Preview & Simulation

Build confidence before sending a job — detect problems before wasting material or damaging tools.

  • CNC toolpath & laser path preview
  • Laser engraving & 3D print-layer preview
  • Machine-movement simulation
  • Job progress & estimated production steps
  • Visual work-area preview
  • Camera overlay preview

Project Management for Workshops

Organize work better — a useful production management system for small workshops.

  • Save complete projects & job history
  • Store design, machine & material settings
  • Reopen, duplicate & manage customer jobs
  • Add notes & instructions
  • Store machine & material profiles
  • Prepare repeatable production workflows
Feature highlights

Everything Kerfio brings to the bench

Unified Workspace

CAD, CNC, laser, 3D printing, AI and machine control in one application.

AI Assistant

Smart help for settings, errors, workflows, materials and machine operation.

CNC Tools

Prepare, simulate and control CNC jobs with professional toolpath workflows.

Laser Tools

Cut, engrave, process images, manage layers and control laser jobs.

3D Printing

Prepare models, manage slicing workflows, preview layers and control print jobs.

Machine Vision

Cameras, Raspberry Pi, stereo vision, object detection and measurement tools.

Smart Preview

Preview toolpaths, laser paths, print layers and machine progress before production.

Machine Connection

Connect through USB, serial, network and smart controller profiles.

Project Management

Save designs, settings, machine profiles, job history and production workflows.

Built for Growth

Start simple, then expand into advanced AI, vision, automation and workshop control.

Benefits for users

Work faster, reduce mistakes, grow with the platform

Save Time

No jumping between disconnected tools — Kerfio keeps the whole workflow in one place.

Reduce Mistakes

Preview, simulation, AI guidance and machine profiles reduce wrong settings and errors.

Learn Faster

Built-in help and AI explanations make CNC, laser, CAD and 3D printing easier to grasp.

Work Smarter

Combine design, production, machine control, vision and AI support in one workflow.

Improve Quality

Vision tools, measurement features and better preview deliver more accurate results.

Support More Machines

Designed to support many types of machines, controllers and firmware.

One platform, many machines

Bring the whole workshop into one environment

Kerfio doesn't focus on a single machine type. A modern workshop may have a CNC router, a laser cutter, a 3D printer, a small mill, a camera inspection system and DIY controllers — Kerfio is built to connect them all.

CNC router
Laser cutter
3D printer
Milling machine
Camera inspection
DIY controllers
Raspberry Pi / Arduino
…and more
Built for everyone

From hobby makers to professional manufacturers

Beginners can rely on guided workflows and AI help. Professionals can use advanced settings, toolpaths, machine profiles and automation. Kerfio grows with you.

For beginners

  • Guided, step-by-step workflows
  • AI help for settings and errors
  • Easier machine setup & connection
  • Fewer mistakes, more confidence

For professionals

  • Advanced settings & toolpaths
  • Machine & material profiles
  • Automation & detailed control
  • Repeatable production workflows
Who Kerfio is for
Hobby makersCNC beginnersLaser machine users3D printer ownersEngineersDesignersSchools & training centersSmall workshopsPrototype labsHardware startupsProfessional manufacturers

Where digital design meets real-world production

From the first design idea to the final machine result, Kerfio helps you work with more clarity, more control and more confidence. One platform. One workflow. More possibilities.

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