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STL files are the most common 3D printing file formats. Therefore, we searched the internet for the best sites to download these files for free. Containing thousands of STL files, these websites allow you to download and share a huge…

Between purchasing printers, filaments and post-processing solutions, 3D printing can be an expensive hobby. Because the additive manufacturing market is so large, it is often difficult to choose which 3D printer to rely on. This is true not only for…

Additive manufacturing is amazing for producing lightweight, strong and geometrically complex parts—so the technology is particularly valuable in the aeronautics sector, where strength and weight optimization are critical. Aeronautics is the science and practice of designing, building, and flying all aircraft,…

Amazon is undoubtedly one of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, with hundreds of thousands of products, from books to furniture to fashion accessories and…3D printers. The company is in fact a major distributor of 3D equipment, offering different technologies and…

Here’s the long-awaited moment: an article about the best STL files of 2024 that will make you look great at New Year’s Eve dinner. We have selected some of the most downloaded files in recent months, perfect for practical needs…

3D printing is often associated with plastics and metals, but today we’re looking at something quite different: food. 3D printers are capable of creating pastries, chocolates or even meals. These devices offer great freedom and creativity in the kitchen, and…

Most FDM 3D printers are now sold as Plug & Play models. However, this wasn’t always the case. The origins of these 3D printers trace back to the RepRap project, started by Adrian Bowyer in 2005. This movement still continues…

The holiday season is in full swing! One of the first things that comes to mind is undoubtedly the season’s atmosphere, its magic, its decorations and all the lights illuminating our homes. Decoration has no limits, be it figurines, garlands,…

In 2024, we had the opportunity to interview startups that caught our attention with their innovation and creativity, whether through their use of 3D printing or the development of solutions. Each month, these young companies presented us with their plans…

What are the cleaning and curing solutions for 3D printed resin parts? Printing a 3D part is not as simple as pressing the button on your 2D printer. You need to prepare the model, make sure the printer is set…

The software used for designing a 3D printed part depends entirely on what it is and its complexity. In general, modeling software can be separated into two categories: CAD software and 3D modeling software. In the case of CAD software, it is used to…

Stereolithography, better known by the abbreviation SLA, became the first 3D printing technology when it was imagined in 1984 by American Chuck Hull, later founder of 3D Systems. The process, which is based on the photopolymerization of a UV-sensitive resin…