Articles tagged with "3MF, ISO Standard, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, File Formats"

3MF Becomes ISO Standard

The 3MF file format has achieved ISO Standard status under ISO/IEC 25422:2025, maintaining its open-source nature. This move aims to enhance confidence in 3MF and facilitate the replacement of the outdated STL format. The standardization includes extensions for handling complex geometries and aims to streamline additive manufacturing workflows by providing a comprehensive, extensible standard. 3MF's goal is to simplify communication in additive manufacturing, improve data encapsulation, and enable adherence to various industry standards. The transition to ISO status is expected to promote wider adoption and interoperability across different stakeholders in the industry.