3D printing has become an incredibly popular hobby because it not only lets hobbyists create objects they want, but also ...
In the beginning, there was the stereolithography file, commonly called the STL file. Although not very complex—it was essentially a collection of triangles—the STL provided a way to get data into ...
STL files are everywhere. When there’s something to 3D print, it’s probably going to be an STL. Which, as long as the model is good just as it is, is no trouble at all. But sooner or later there will ...
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As a reporter, I’m used to sitting in the stackable chairs with the rest of the audience, taking notes and pre-writing the ...
I've been using 3D printing to make useful tools and accessories around my home for years, including for my Dyson vacuums. Here's how.
Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...
Gemini 3 Deep Think is focused on scientific and engineering work, and it's now now available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app. The post Google boosts Gemini 3 Deep Think AI and it’s a ...
Image-to-3D systems have been around for about a year, with massive improvements in quality taking place. The idea is to present a 2D image of a subject to the AI model, which then “guesses” the ...
California lawsuits and Colorado file limits target 3D printing STL and G-code sharing. With background checks, waiting ...