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 ...

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As another September rolls around, getting ready to go back to school is on everyone’s minds. This is the time when students of all ages begin the new school year and continue their education and ...

The aim of this project is to enhance the precision and quality of (large) 3D-printed parts for industrial usage. This is done by optimizing STL (Stereolithography) files by compensating for material ...

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 later there will ...

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 ...