Like many people, I have been preparing files for 3D printing using 3D modeling programs or downloading them from 3D model ...

3D printing is a surprisingly complicated hobby. Those who wish to successfully master the art need to know about the different file types that their digital blueprints can be saved to. Even those who ...

Have you ever imagined turning your ideas into physical objects with just a few clicks? Thanks to tools like Tinkercad, what once seemed like science fiction is now an accessible reality for anyone ...

The 3MF Consortium, which released its free initial core specification last year for a new 3D printing file format, has added two free extensions based on best practices. One makes it easier for ...

If you want to create or edit STL files on your Windows 11/10 PC, this post will interest you. STL which stands for Standard Tessellation Language and Standard Triangle Language is a 3D file format ...

In the beginning, there was the stereolithography file, commonly called the STL file. Although not very complex—it was essentially a collection of triangles—the STL provided a way to get data into ...

3D printing has emerged as a powerful technology, revolutionizing industries such as manufacturing, design, architecture, and even healthcare. With the growing demand for 3D print files, finding ...

The viral ChatGPT action figure trend is taking the internet by storm. We took the creation a step further by 3D printing it. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a ...

Funded in part by multiple C2E2 Grants (Century II Endowed Equipment Fund), the Van Pelt and Opie Library is providing 3D printing orientation and training available to current students, faculty, and ...