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.STL

Stereolithography

CAD File Type

Definition

.STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems.

The .STL file format is supported by many other software packages and is widely used for rapid prototyping, 3D printing and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing).

.STL files describe only the surface geometry of a three-dimensional object with no representation of colour, material or texture.

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