3d design files

Let’s Kill Disney: A 3D Printing Patent Dispute and a Manifesto

Previously we looked at if we should kill Thingiverse. Thingiverse is a site that allows you to upload and remix files. It’s a key piece of infrastructure for a 3D…

Wiesemann 1893 Offers Free Files for 3D Printed Tools and Accessories

Manuel Siskowski, founder of startup Wiesemann 1893, is reminding us not to forget the serious potential for self-sustainability with 3D printing, and especially when in a pinch; in fact, he…

HP’s Partner Network Teams Up to Battle COVID-19 with Simple Designs & 3D Printed Innovations

Normally, this is the time of year when we’re fielding a constant flood of press releases, firming up travel plans, and starting to set interview schedules for the annual 3D…

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Industry 4.0: Stop letting your suppliers own your CAD

Your organization’s engineering outsourcing practices may be providing short-term cost savings while introducing long-term risk. Losing control of your CAD means losing control of your engineering future. Stop letting your…

Researchers Use 3D Printing and Basic Electronic Components to Make Neuroscience More Accessible

While I was worse in math, science was also not one of my strong suits in school. So anything that makes it easier for students to better understand these complex…

Doctors Publish Research on Top Five Areas in Which 3D Printing Technology Has the Most Potential to Change the Medical Field

It’s no secret that 3D printing is changing the face of the medical field. The technology has many applications when it comes to healthcare, from custom medicines and prosthetics to…

.3MF is Now Accepted by i.materialise–Along with 41 Other File Formats

One of the most frustrating problems that one can run into in 3D printing is an unsupported file format, particularly when utilizing online 3D printing services such as Shapeways and…

Pinshape & 3DPrinterOS Partner for Click & Stream to 3D Print & More

The simplicity–and ramifications–of what a new partnership between Pinshape and 3DPrinterOS offers are absolute genius. With this partnership, they are setting not only the tone for the future of 3D printing…

i.materialise Provides Helpful Tips On Choosing The Perfect File Resolution For Your 3D Printed Models

You’ve spent hours perfecting your 3D model and you’re ready to print. That’s an exciting moment, but if you stumble on the resolution specifications, you could end up with a…

Kickstarter: My STEM Kits Team Sweetens the Deal for Science & Math with Free 3D Printable Files

My STEM Kits is continuing to evolve even during the Kickstarter process. When we reported on their Feb.2 launching of their campaign, it was intimated that the innovative company which…

In the Works: Boffles, a Global Marketplace for 3D Printer Files

If you don’t have a 3D printer at home but you’re a pretty accomplished 3D designer, there are now plenty of great web-based services that let you submit your .stl…

Avante Technology Introduces Emendo: Avoid 3D Misprints with Automated STL File Repair Software

3D printed products are only as good as the files they came from. While we’ve seen some truly phenomenal products rise from 3D printers, what that really says is they…

3D Print This Coin Sorter to Sort Your Loose Change Quickly

I remember when Thingiverse first launched, there were all sorts of awesome looking 3D printable design made available. I was like a kid in a candy shop, sorting through all…