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3MF vs STL for an online 3D printing store
3D formats
3MF vs STL for an online 3D printing store
STL remains universal, while 3MF can carry more useful information for modern workflows.
STL
Simple, widely compatible and focused on geometry.
3MF
Can include units, materials, colors and other metadata in a structured container.
For a store
The practical approach is to accept multiple formats and normalize the internal workflow before quoting or producing.