| A computer program that converts a 3D model into a set of instructions for a 3D printer. |
A 3D printing technology that creates objects by melting plastic filament and depositing it layer by layer. |
| The level of detail that a 3D printer can achieve, often measured in microns. |
A material used in 3D printing that is fed into the printer to create layers of an object. |
| The component of a 3D printer that melts and deposits the filament onto the print bed. |
The surface on which a 3D object is printed, which provides adhesion for the first layers. |
| Temporary scaffolding used in 3D printing to support overhanging features of a model. |
A digital representation of a three-dimensional object used as a basis for printing. |