If you have just obtained your 3D printer and have an idea of something to print, you need some essential software tools for 3D printing to bring that idea to life ...

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 to a ...

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 ...

This article talks about what is an STL file and how you can open and view it in Windows 11/10. STL stands for Standard Tessellation Language and Standard Triangle Language. A file with .stl extension ...

3D printing enthusiast world wide have at some point used Netfabb's cloud service to repair .STL files that were not solid meshes and not manifold. Over the last few years the service's popularity has ...

In this post, we are going to discuss the best free 3D file viewer software for Windows 11/10. Using these free software, you can easily view a variety of 3D files. Some of the commonly supported 3D ...

In this video, I explore the feasibility of outsourcing CAD work for 3D printing projects, evaluating various freelancers for ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Stereolithography (SL) is one of several methods used to create 3D-printed objects. It's the ...

A 3D printer turns digital designs into physical objects using a variety of substances, from plastic to ceramic to something that kind of looks like wood. Before you even touch a printer, you'll need ...