3D Printing

Microsoft releases 3D printer app for Windows 8.1

Microsoft releases 3D printer app for Windows 8.1
3D Builder is a new 3D printing app from Microsoft for Windows 8.1
3D Builder is a new 3D printing app from Microsoft for Windows 8.1
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Microsoft says the app is "fun" and "easy-to-use"
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Microsoft says the app is "fun" and "easy-to-use"
Models can be printed with "one touch"
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Models can be printed with "one touch"
The app includes a library of ready-made designs
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The app includes a library of ready-made designs
Objects designed in other applications can be loaded and printed
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Objects designed in other applications can be loaded and printed
3D Builder is a new 3D printing app for Windows 8.1
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3D Builder is a new 3D printing app for Windows 8.1
A 3D model printed via the new 3D Bilder application for Windows 8.1
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A 3D model printed via the new 3D Bilder application for Windows 8.1
3D Builder is a new 3D printing app from Microsoft for Windows 8.1
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3D Builder is a new 3D printing app from Microsoft for Windows 8.1
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Microsoft has released a 3D printing application for Windows 8.1 called 3D Builder. It allows users to view, design and prepare objects for printing and includes a library of editable objects to help users familiarize themselves with the software.

Microsoft is a emphasizing the accessibility of 3D Builder, describing it as "fun" and ‘"easy-to-use". In a blog post announcing the release of the application, Kristina Libby of Microsoft says, “We’re entering an exciting new era in which everyone will be able to create and print three dimensional objects. Just imagine being able to print a spare part for a household appliance, or creating your own jewelry line of custom 3D-printed earrings.”

Support for 3D printing is native to Windows 8.1, meaning that the operating system has built in functionality, such as plug and play capability for 3D printers. It also recognizes various 3D printing file-types so objects designed in other applications or that have downloaded from the internet can also be printed.

3D Builder is free and available now to download from the Windows Store.

Source: Microsoft

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4 comments
4 comments
Paul Adams
Democratization of technology is generally a great thing.
L1ma
Someone will want it, but it is that rare person who stuck with Windows 8.
coresnake
Finally no more relying on horseshit broken crap from Kliment et al
asdf
I cant think of any reason I would use this over the already well established google sketchup with its list of plugins to aid 3d printing