3D Insider is ad supported and earns money from clicks, commissions from sales, and other ways. The 3D printing industry is quite unique in that it suffers from way too many file formats. This mainly ...

In the beginning, there was the stereolithography file, commonly called the STL file. Although not very complex—it was essentially a collection of triangles—the STL provided a way to get data into ...

In the world of 3D printing, choosing the right file format is a crucial step in guaranteeing the quality and efficiency of your prints. But a multitude of formats available, it can be difficult to ...

Since its creation in 1987, STL has been the most popular format for 3D printing users, thanks to its age. Compatible with all slicers and CAD software, STL files are now mainly used in the rapid ...

A new Additive Manufacturing File Format (AMF) should create a new standard for 3D printing. 31.08.2012 - After a number of CAD developers and ...

3D printing has emerged as a powerful technology, revolutionizing industries such as manufacturing, design, architecture, and even healthcare. With the growing demand for 3D print files, finding ...