Avante Technology announced a new version of their ShapeFish 3D file manager.
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OpenSCAD Embraces Multicolor 3D Design with New Geometry Engine
OpenSCAD is soon to have color capabilities.
3MF Consortium Expands 3D Printing Standards with Volumetric Extension
The 3MF Consortium announced a new release of their specifications that introduces some interesting new features.
The 3MF Conundrum: How Current Software Falls Short in 3D Print File Compatibility
I think there could be a problem with 3MF, or at least how software makes use of it.
AMF News: Free Converter Tool Launched for Enhanced 3D Printing File Format
There’s been a development regarding the official AMF file format.
3MF Consortium Welcomes Altair as New Steering Member
The 3MF Consortium announced they’ve added a new Steering Member: Altair.
The Rise of 3MF: Is It Truly the Future of 3D Printing Formats?
3MF is the 3D printing format of the future, but how widespread is its use these days?
First AMF File Format Tool Under Development, But Is It Too Late?
A software tool to manage AMF 3D files is being developed.
3MF Adds “Volumetric” Extension
The 3MF Consortium announced a new extension they call “Volumetric”.
Autodesk Kills STL, Almost
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Autodesk Formalizes Mesh Tools In Fusion 360
Autodesk’s latest version of Fusion 360 includes significant changes to their mesh processing functionality.
Prusa Joins 3MF Consortium
Prusa Research quietly announced they’ve joined the 3MF Foundation in a live video this week.
KeyShot 3MF Support Offers Full-Color 3D Prints
The 3D Manufacturing Format (3MF) file type is about to go prime-time owing to KeyShot and Stratasys.
The Recipe For More Realistic 3D Printed Prototypes
Stratasys, KeyShot, and the 3MF file format come together for a stunningly realistic prototyping capability right off the 3D printer.
3MF Consortium’s New Executive Director: “The Focus Is On Adoption Now”
The 3MF Consortium is looking ahead to more adoption in 3D printing, now operating as a Linux Foundation member and with a new executive director.
The Incredible New Services From Prusa
A new and potentially game-changing 3D model repository has appeared: PrusaPrinters.
3MF Specifications Now Entirely Public
The 3MF Consortium has finally released ALL of its specifications to the public via GitHub.
3MF Solves a Massive Problem
The 3MF Consortium announced a new feature that should have a significant effect on the use of 3D printing.
Could the End of STL be In Sight?
The venerable STL file format for describing 3D models has been around for far too long. But now the end could be finally appearing.
Is 3MF Actually Making Progress?
Is anyone actually using 3MF?
EOS Joins 3MF
We haven’t written much on 3MF for quite some time now, but there is some news: EOS has joined the consortium.
3MF Releases Production-Oriented Extensions
The 3MF Consortium released two interesting specification extensions that are designed to make life much easier for production environments.
Should You Join The 3MF Consortium?
Source3 announced they’ve just joined the 3MF consortium, but this made me ponder whether this is something others should do, too.
GE Joins 3MF Consortium; Let’s Declare This Competition Over
The 3MF Consortium announced a new member: GE Global Research. With this addition, it’s time to consider 3MF as the winning standard.
i.Materialise Now Accepts 42 3D File Formats. One is 3MF
3D print service i.Materialise announced they’re now able to accept uploads of no less than 42 different 3D file formats.
Just Maybe This 3MF Thing Is Going To Work
The 3MF Consortium announced the arrival of four more companies to the project. And they’re notable companies.