Create files for 3D printing using a 3D scanner 3D scanning is an excellent option for preparing ready-to-print files of existing objects instead of taking a lot of time 3D modeling them from scratch.

A file with .stl extension is a 3D graphic file native to Stereolithography technology. Stereolithography is basically a type of 3D printing technology to create 3D models.

Autodesk's Tinkercad is a free Web-based design tool that enables you to create 3D objects, then download those creations in a printer-friendly format. Here's how to get started.

As we mentioned earlier, these render files must be saved to your computer and uploaded to a 3D printer before the 3D printer can actually print a physical version.

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.

Today, the 3D-printing industry finds itself straddling two worlds. On one side, there are solid models and boundary representation (BREP), and on the other, tessellated or faceted models.

You don't need 3D software to make a mini classic Mac unless you want to open and edit the 3D file. There are a number of free options for doing so including OpenSCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360, Blender ...

Homo naledi fossil scans are now available to 3D print at home. But what other hominin fossils can you download for your collection?

You Can Now 3D Print Your Very Own Moonscape A computer science student created a website that turns lunar topographic data into 3D-printable files.