3D print support added in Windows 8.1

Yesterday at the Build 2013 conference they announced support for 3D printing in the Windows 8.1 operating system. Developed an API that programmers can use in their applications. In fact, 3D printing now looks the same as ordinary text printing. Currently, MakerBot Replicator 2 3D printers and 3D Systems Cube are supported. The price of the latter is about $ 1,300, and both of these models will soon be sold in the Microsoft Store.

During the plenary session, Vice President Anthony Leblond demonstrated the two 3D printer models mentioned:


3D Printer 3D Systems Cube with an estimated price of $ 1,300:


During the presentation from the demo application, the printing of a 3D model of a vase was launched:

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Already now you can download the SDK for Windows 8.1 and get acquainted with an example of a 3D printing application .