I made some mistakes learning how to use the $300 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer, but it didn't take me long to make my first part.

3D printer files are digital files that contain information about the shape and geometry of a 3D object. These files can be created using a variety of 3D modeling software and saved in a variety of ...

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more.

The most common reason an STL file may be not quite right is a mechanical connection where some piece isn’t quite as the designer expected, so the 3D model that interfaces with it no longer fits.

Since its creation in 2014 in China, Creality has been committed to making 3D printing accessible to everyone. Over the years ...

Once you submit your 3D model file (.stl file) to us electronically, we will test it for potential printing problems, such as overhangs and joint issues. The consultant will then contact you with a ...

3D printing and horticulture might seem like two diametrically opposed hobbies, but they're not, thanks to the creativity and skill (and green thumbs) of STL file creators.

Working toward the “set it and forget it” goal, these 3D printers come the closest without breaking the bank.

The Liberator’s download link calls up a .ZIP folder containing .STL files for the gun’s various components. 3D-printing expert Joseph Flaherty tells io9 that “.STL files can be used by any ...

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 ...