STL-files are widely used in 3D printing, but are hardly suitable for subsequent editing. They do not contain any parametric information, but consist of a large number of triangular surfaces. However, ...

Another year, another wave of STL files that are genuinely worth printing. In 2025, designers moved past the usual desk toys and figurines and leaned into designs that solve real, everyday problems.

We start this year’s ranking off with a high-flyer – a fully functional CRJ Series drone! This incredible two-meter-long (6’5″) aircraft is fully 3D printed! As if the fact that it is capable of ...

3D Insider is ad supported and earns money from clicks, commissions from sales, and other ways. The STL file format is one of the fundamental foundations of the modern 3D printing community. STL files ...

Explore the latest advances in metal 3D printing, where researchers bypass STL files to create stronger, more efficient ...