3MF Consortium – The File Format for 3D Printing
Software and hardware developers can adopt the free and open source .3mf specification via the 3MF Consortium Github repository. The 3MF Consortium provides the necessary code and …
Specification – 3MF Consortium
The 3D Manufacturing Format (3MF) is a 3D printing format that allows design applications to send full-fidelity 3D models to a mix of other applications, platforms, services and printers.
Why Use 3MF for Additive Manufacturing – 3MF Consortium
The full specification for the 3MF format, and implementation information for developers can be found on the 3MF Github repository. Another benefit of 3MF is that it is an open format that is …
FAQ – 3MF Consortium
The 3MF consortium maintains a cross-platform open source library for reading, writing and validating 3MF files, which also contains sample objects and test cases.
3MF Mission – 3MF Consortium
We’re on a mission to solve the data interoperability challenges of the 3D printing industry by ensuring that all 3D printing product/service providers and end users fully adopt the 3MF data …
3MF Compatibility Matrix
The 3MF Consortium maintains a compatibility matrix of over 100 applications that support the 3MF file format, that is updated as new software, additive manufacturing hardware, and …
The Benefits of 3MF over other 3D Printing File Formats
Jan 3, 2022 · 3MF is quickly becoming the standard file format for 3D printing, and for good reason. If you’re looking for a more accurate, easier to use, and smaller file format, 3MF is the …
3MF Supported by Over 100 Software Applications for 3D Printing
Sep 12, 2024 · To see the comprehensive list of over 100 software applications that support 3MF, from entry-level tools to industrial-grade platforms, visit the 3MF Compatibility Matrix.
3MF: An ISO Standard for the Future of Additive Manufacturing
Jul 31, 2025 · 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) is an XML-based data format designed specifically for additive manufacturing. It addresses the shortcomings of older formats like STL by …
Specification – 3MF Consortium
The 3D Manufacturing Format (3MF) is a 3D printing format that allows design applications to send full-fidelity 3D models to a mix of other applications, platforms, services and printers.