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.

For those just getting into 3D printing, whether as a hobby or a new profession, there are plenty of libraries out there for 3D printing files and models.

Fractal's latest case is one that you can download, and 3D print - Project: North Pi is a new chassis for tiny Raspberry Pi devices.

A drone enthusiast released 3D-printable designs for a nearly identical clone of DJI's Inspire 1 drone -- the company's flagship quadcopter.

GPD released 3D printable files for a replacement Win2 case, promoting repairability. There are many gadgets with out-of-print parts that could benefit from 3D printing. Releasing design files for ...

Find out what is an STL file and how you can open and view an STL file with .stl extension in Windows 10. It is native to the stereolithography CAD software.

Teenage Engineering launched its Ikea Frekvens line of speakers and home items earlier this year, and now the company is offering free 3D printing files so customers can create their own Ikea hacks.

A settlement between the Department of Justice and a gun rights activist Cody Wilson paves the way for downloadable firearms that can be produced with a 3D printer.

If you have just finished installing Windows 10 you will notice 3D Builder right-click menu entry being added for image files. 3D Builder is a cool application with many uses.