Just because files can be downloaded for free doesn't mean that they're not copyright protected. Do your research before using these files in commercial projects. 3D printer files are digital files ...

I have several 3D printers ... over to the custom printer. I should note that Klipper, I think, appeals to people who like tweaking settings and editing configuration files.

D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to ...

HeyGears has launched its newest precise and fast solution, the UltraCraft Reflex RS 3D printer. We took a closer look at the ...

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a task force to stop the proliferation of machine guns because of a rapid increase ...

Hosting models somewhere and putting a buy button in front of the download is certainly a solved problem, but after spending some time buying and printing a variety of non-free 3D models online ...

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Among the things we look for in an entry-level 3D printer are a low price, ease of setup and use, largely problem-free operation, and solid print quality. The Anycubic Kobra 2 ticks off all these ...

Although its output in our tests was nearly misprint-free, print quality ... with instructions coded in the file for the object being printed. For 3D printing, resolution equals layer height.

and techniques (see "How Does 3D Printing Work?" below), they share the ability to turn digital files containing three-dimensional data—whether created on a computer-aided design (CAD ...

Nearly all 3D printers accept files in what's called STL format (named ... from expensive commercial packages like AutoCAD to free or open-source products such as Google SketchUp and Blender.