3D printing has evolved beyond just downloading a model and hitting print — today’s makers are navigating file formats, slicer settings, and the challenge of creating prints that truly work in daily ...

STL files are everywhere. When there’s something to 3D print, it’s probably going to be an STL. Which, as long as the model is good just as it is, is no trouble at all. But sooner or later there will ...

What a let down. Part of this is due to shortcomings in the STL file format. There’s a newer format available, 3MF, and Josef Prusa and Jakub Kočí would like you to start using it. STL — short for ...

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 ...

Discover the best Star Wars STL files to 3D print, from functional desk accessories to detailed replicas. Free downloads for ...

At the big 3D Print Week event last month in New York City, Hewlett-Packard (HP) alluded to a big announcement related to 3D Printing file formats. A week later, at the Build 2015 event, Microsoft ...

3D printing success often depends on the integrity of your STL files. Mesh errors like holes, non-manifold edges, or zipper seams can ruin prints. Learning to inspect, repair, and optimize STL models ...

The StereoLithography (STL) file format was initially developed for 3D systems in the late 1980s. Additive manufacturing was a relatively new technology at this time, having been developed shortly ...