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 la… ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The designer recommends 3D printing the moon at an infill of 100% or 4–5 perimeters and a layer of 0.2mm. It doesn’t need supports, but you can add a brim. For stability, 3D print the moon's stand at ...

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory team has released several 3D models of celestial onbjects that you can print. Credit: ...

Even if you don't own a 3D printer or have the CAD software to make use of the files, this PDF schematic of the Deck is quite cool to look at. It includes a load of precision measurements and ...

We have to say it: The reality of 3D printing does not always meet expectations. After shelling out hundreds (or thousands) of dollars for a printer, finding the right files for what you want to ...

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… ...

Ford’s 2022 Maverick truck has a “FITS” slot behind the center console where a cupholder normally goes. The company provided CAD files so customers can 3D-print cupholders and other ...

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.

Resin 3D printing has always been fast, after all, it's essentially a light shining through for 1 or 2 seconds per layer. What makes machines slower is mechanically peeling the model off the ...