Friday, August 30, 2013
Microsoft Demos 3D Printing in Windows 8.1
Tested: In this video, Microsoft's Gavin Gear gives a light demo of how 3D printing support is integrated into Window 8.1, using a 3D Systems Cube 2 printer and the Windows 8.1 Preview build. 3D printing in Windows is built on the same print infrastructure as traditional 2D printing, using Microsoft's new 3MF file format.
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Despite the horror stories that I hear about Windows 8 in general this is an interesting feature, however I'm not sure that it's possible with all printers. Many printers have their own software that you need to import CAD models to in order to program the printing action properly so I'd be interested to see how exactly Windows interfaces with that our works around it. In addition I wonder if this only works with printers that lack an on-board hard drive and require you to manual start prints as a means of making sure the printer is being managed and operated properly. I have no doubt that in time compatibility between your OS and printer will be less of an issue but from what I know most 3D printers still require you to manage prints through their native software and not your OS.
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