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.

Autodesk has announced a pair of strategic partnerships with Microsoft which predictably revolve around its 3D modelling software technologies. First of all Autodesk is working with Microsoft embed ...

A new Windows 8.1 app released by Microsoft this morning aims to introduce 3D printing to the average person … or at least the average person with a 3D printer. The company’s “3D Builder” app is a ...