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 ...
One can choose from a number of file formats for 3D printing, and in general they all work fine. However, understanding what mesh resolution is needed for each part can affect the size of the file, ...
Here is a complete guide on how you can convert CAD files to PDF. CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design which contains 2D and 3D drawings and designs. A CAD file can be of several formats. However, two ...
Today's digital exchange of part data between CAD and CAM consists primarily of nominal geometry and not the part specifications necessary for automated manufacturing. The STEP-NC format contains all ...
Troy-based Dimensional Control Systems Wednesday announced the release of version 7.0 of its quality data analysis and reporting software, GDM-3D, with enhancements that the company says dramatically ...
BEND, Ore. & SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tech Soft 3D, a leading provider of engineering software development tools, and NVIDIA announced a collaboration centered around ...
This post talks about what is an STP file and how you can open such files in Windows 11/10. STP or STEP is a 3D assembly file saved in Standard for the Exchange of Product Data (STEP) format.
For the first time single-click 3D CAD models are available on digikey.com. This new integration makes obtaining part-number-specific 3D models of the company’s switches as simple as downloading a ...
To help OEMs lower engineering costs and bring machines to market faster, Festo has developed a new online 3D CAD Configurator for pneumatic actuators and associated accessories such as fittings, ...