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STL (file format)

Known as: STL, STL file, STL format 
STL (STereoLithography) is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems. STL has several after-the-fact… 
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2015
2015
ASPaS: A Framework for Automatic SIMDization of Parallel Sorting on x86-based Many-core Processors
Due to the difficulty that modern compilers have in vectorizing applications on vector-extension architectures, programmers… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Adaptive direct slicing of a commercial CAD model for use in rapid prototyping
Slicing a 3D graphic model into layers of 2D contour plots is an essential step for all rapid prototyping (RP) machines. Various… 
2003
2003
Hash functions and triangular mesh reconstruction
2002
2002
Adaptive ruled layers approximation of STL models and multiaxis machining applications for rapid prototyping
2002
2002
Bridging the gap between CAD and CAE using STL files
In many areas of industry, it is desirable to have fast and reliable systems in order to quickly obtain suitable solid models for… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Unstructured Mesh Generation For Viscous Flow Computations
This paper presents a robust and automated approach to generate unstructured hybrid grids comprised of tetrahedra, prisms, and… 
2002
2002
Hierarchical slice contours for layered-manufacturing
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Effective STL: 50 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of the Standard Template Library
“This is Effective C++ volume three - it's really that good.” - Herb Sutter, independent consultant and secretary of the ISO/ANSI… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Smoothing STL files by Max‐Fit biarc curves for rapid prototyping
Presents a method of Max‐Fit biarc curve fitting technique to improve the accuracy of STL files and to reduce the file size for… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
A Flexible File Format for Solid Freeform Fabrication
A flexible file format for Solid Freeform Fabrication data is presented which significantly improves on the de-facto industry… 
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