For 3D printing a part or a functional prototype, all you need to get correct is the design file. The most popular design file format is the STL file. And although it’s not very tricky to create high ...

3D printing has evolved beyond just downloading a model and hitting print — today’s makers are navigating file formats, slicer settings, and the challenge of creating prints that truly work in daily ...

Remixing STL files lets you take existing 3D models and adapt them to your needs, whether that’s fixing issues, combining designs, or customizing for a perfect fit. With the right tools like Meshmixer ...

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 ...

If you think about it, STL files are like PDF files. You usually create them using some other program, export them, and then expect them to print. But you rarely do serious editing on a PDF or an STL.