Choosing the right file format for 3D printing depends on many factors, such as the complexity of the model, the visual detail required, and compatibility with the software used.STL remains the ...

That’s changing with 3D printing: There’s a site called 3DExport that lets you download the files required to print a wide variety of cars. The site is kind of like Etsy for folks who sell 3D ...

PartCrafter is an open-source tool for generating 3D meshes from 2D images. It is based on artificial intelligence.

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3D printing can be a fun and productive hobby and skill, but there can be a lot of confusion around the files involved. Here are some you should know about.

So Park Tool designed some 3D models that let you print your mountable holders for hard-to-hold Park staples like the CT-15 Pro chain tool, the heavy DAG derailleur alignment tools, digital calipers, ...

Teenage Engineering’s 3D printing files let you make your own Ikea speaker accessories. Print your ... which range in price from $149 for a subwoofer model to a $69 model and a $19.99 portable ...

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PrusaSlicer has a new feature: the ability to import a CAD model for 3D printing. Starting in version 2.5.0-beta1, PrusaSlicer can import STEP format 3D models. An imported STEP file is converted t… ...

See, a slicer is a piece of software for your PC or Mac that can convert a 3D model file -- normally with the file extension .STL, .3MF or .OBJ -- into a file that is usable by your 3D printer.

The codebase consists of three Python files and one YAML configuration file: STL_edit.py: Handles the reading, writing, and transformation of STL files, including rescaling, translating, and rotating ...