Software & STL Files

  • 3D Compression Technologies 3D file compression tools.
  • Actify 3D viewing products.
  • CADspan Tools and services for creating 3D printable files from existing, non-printable 3D CAD data.
  • DeskArtes STL viewing and repair tools.
  • Geomagic Processing software for 3D scanning and reverse engineering.
  • Kandu Software Graphics translators.
  • Marcam Engineering VisCAM software for preparing CAD model data for additive fabrication.
  • Materialise Magics, Mimics, 3-matic, and other 3D software products.
  • MeshLab Open source system for processing and editing unstructured 3D triangular meshes.
  • OpenRP Data exchange initiative that maintains compatibility with the STL file format.
  • Print3D Prototype quoting tools that integrate into CAD software products.
  • RPWare STL file editor.
  • topeScope Solid model tool for STL, OBJ, PLY, and other file types.
  • Netfabb Software that turns solid objects into lattice structures from FIT GmbH.
  • Solid Concepts SolidView.

  • Example models from Geomagic.
  • 180 free shapes STL files created from wrapping point sets onto tubes (hoses, knots, and tori) that form artistic shapes; from Duke University and Geomagic.

For additional information, see Wohlers Report 2010, an annual worldwide progress report on the additive manufacturing state of the industry.