Jun 26
As quickly as 3D printers have taken off, they haven’t had true OS-level support. Microsoft is fixing that with Windows 8.1: a built-in API will let developers weave 3D printing into their own apps. While the experience will be slightly more complicated than firing up an old-fashioned inkjet, it should include familiar-looking printing dialogs and persistent settings. The only real challenge will be picking up a 3D printer in the first place — but that’s getting easier by the day.
Filed under: Peripherals, Software, Microsoft
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