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Has Software Failed AM?

Examining the design and simulation software makers’ efforts to catch up with advances in 3D printing hardware.
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3MF Consortium Joins Linux Foundation

3D printing standards organization names HP's Luis Baldez as executive director.

Has Software Failed AM?

May 2, 2022 · Examining the design and simulation software makers’ efforts to catch up with advances in 3D printing hardware.

3MF Joins Linux Foundation: How Will This Change Your 3D Printing Workflow?

August 11, 2020 · 3MF Consortium's Exec. Director Luis Baldez discusses STL vs. 3MF, benefits of joining Linux Foundation, and more

3MF Consortium Joins Linux Foundation

July 22, 2020 · 3D printing standards organization names HP's Luis Baldez as executive director.

3MF 3D Printing Format Adopted By 17 Companies

November 16, 2018 · Autodesk, HP, Microsoft, Siemens, others use 3MF for additive manufacturing solutions.

3MF Format for 3D Printing: What it is, How to Use it

June 1, 2018 · As more 3D printing equipment supports color, texture, multiple materials and other developments, 3MF will play a key role in simplifying the process for everyone.

The Rise of Design Software for 3D Printing

April 1, 2018 · Manufacturers’ embrace of additive manufacturing pressures software providers.

GE Global Research Joins 3MF

January 29, 2016 · GE Global joins 3MF's effort to standardize 3D printing file formats.

A Closer Look at 3MF

May 11, 2015 · The 3MF format is meant to be a step forward from the venerable STL format.

Microsoft Adding Plug-And-Play 3D Printing to Windows OS

May 7, 2014 · If Microsoft could have its way, printing objects with 3D printers from Windows PCs would be as simple as printing from a common 2D inkjet printer.

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