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 ...

Before we start, let's get the legal stuff out of the way: Nanowerk will not be held liable for data breaches, infected/hacked devices, or ISP logging caused by downloading 3rd party applications or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

3D-printed arcade cabinet built around a Steam Deck motherboard that can be removed as a portable console. The Steam Deck board fits in a belt-carried unit, playable with AR glasses for novel ...

If you have a 3D printer already, do a Google search for press brake tooling, punches, or dies, and include STEP or STL files ...

Designer Matthew Plummer-Fernandez likes to toy with our perceptions of media, creating chandeliers from computer mice and 3D printing Venus de Milo from Google Images. The results of his work always ...

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 ...