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Your Washington, D.C. 3D Printing Service: 3D Prototypes and Production Parts
A Global Leader in Industrial-Grade 3D Printing
Xometry is an industry-leading 3D printing service. Whether you need prototypes or production parts, we can make them for you in as fast as a day. We are your one-stop-shop for accurate, precise custom 3D printed parts at a low cost. Upload your 3D CAD file to get a quote and lead time within seconds. We use the latest additive manufacturing processes to build affordable functional prototypes & end-use parts in over 60 metals and plastics.
We offer eight high-quality 3D printing processes including selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling, stereolithography, direct metal laser sintering, polyjet, Carbon DLS, binder jet metal, and HP Multi Jet Fusion. We use commercial and industrial-grade printers such as Stratasys Fortus 900mc and Fortus 450 FDM, EOS Polymer Laser Sintering (SLS) and DMLS, Concept Laser, SLM Solutions, 3D Systems, ExOne, and more.
Xometry's High Quality 3D Printing Services
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a powerful 3D printing technology that produces highly accurate and durable parts that are capable of being used directly in end-use, low-volume production, or for rapid prototyping.
An additive manufacturing layer technology, SLS involves the use of a high power laser (for example, a carbon dioxide laser) to fuse small particles of plastic powders into a mass that has a desired three-dimensional shape.
The laser selectively fuses powdered material by scanning cross-sections generated from a 3-D digital description of the part (for example from a CAD file or scan data) on the surface of a powder bed. After each cross-section is scanned, the powder bed is lowered by one layer thickness, a new layer of material is applied on top, and the process is repeated until the part is completed.
Download the SLS Design Guide.
Stereolithography (SLA)
Stereolithography (SLA) is a robust 3D printing technology that produces extremely accurate and high-resolution parts that are capable of being used directly in end-use, low-volume production, or for rapid prototyping.
SLA is an additive manufacturing process that focuses an ultraviolet (UV) light on a vat of photopolymer resin. It offers higher resolution printing than many other 3D printing technologies, allowing customers to print parts with fine details and surface finishes. SLA 3D printing is a highly-versatile platform for making custom parts in prototype and production settings; often acting as a stand-in for injection-molded plastic parts.
Xometry offers both standard and high-resolution options for fine detail parts, and can also print larger sized parts and products, with some materials offering up to a 58" inch build area. In addition, Xometry's manufacturing partner network allows us to offer a larger variety of materials than other 3D printing companies - we offer a wide range of both Accura and Somos brand materials.
Download the SLA Design Guide.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing technology widely known for its speed, accuracy, and competitive cost. A machine precisely extrudes melted plastic filament to create a part. Parts are very rigid, especially compared to Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), which makes them a great fit for projects with a rigidity requirement. Xometry's FDM solution offers large build volumes up to 24″ x 36″ x 36″, a variety of colors, and a diverse selection of production-grade thermoplastics — from ABS to Polycarbonate to Ultem.
Download the FDM Design Guide.
HP Multi Jet Fusion (HP MJF)
HP Multi Jet Fusion is a new 3D printing technology that produces highly accurate and durable parts that are capable of being used directly in end-use, low-volume production, or for rapid prototyping. Since the process uses well-established 2D printing ink-jetting, it has remarkably fast layer times compared to other powder bed fusion technologies.
Download the HP Multi Jet Fusion Design Guide.
PolyJet 3D (PJ3D)
PolyJet 3D is a 3D printing technology known for its customizable material properties and excellent surface finish. It works by jetting UV curable resin onto a build tray in a process that is somewhat similar to inkjet printing. PolyJet 3D printing offers one of the most advanced industrial 3D printing solutions available, producing parts with incredible precision and speed. It also supports a wide variety of build materials including rigid and rubber-like plastics. Xometry's PolyJet solution has a maximum build envelope of 19.
3 × 15.4 × 7.9 in. (490 × 390 × 200 mm) in a variety of colors and materials.
Download the PolyJet 3D Design Guide.
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is an 3D metal printing technology that builds prototype and production metal parts from a CAD file using a laser to selectively fuse a fine metal powder in either stainless steel or aluminum materials. A DMLS machine is capable of producing highly complex features and all-in-one assemblies using metal materials that would be difficult to achieve with subtractive manufacturing techniques.
Our DMLS metal 3D printing service typically offers build volumes up to 250 x 250 x 325 mm, but we may be able to accommodate larger part volumes upon request in the quote. (See our Manufacturing Standards for more details) A good first step is to find out the cost of the parts you need using DMLS and compare them to other 3D printing processes and CNC machining.
Download the DMLS Design Guide.
Carbon DLS™
Carbon DLS™ uses digital light projection, oxygen-permeable optics, and programmable liquid resins to produce products with end-use durability, resolution and surface finish. This 3D printing technology is called Digital Light Synthesis™, or DLS for short. Another legacy term for the process is Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP). Along with Carbon’s custom liquid resins, DLS unlocks new business opportunities and product designs previously impossible, including mass customization and on-demand inventory of end-use products.
Carbon bridges, and sometimes substitutes, for processes like Urethane Casting and Injection Molding service production, because the materials are urethane-based or epoxy-based, giving excellent mechanical properties. There are even elastomer and silicone resins that outperform most additive manufactured rubber-like materials.
The typical build area is 7.4” x 4.6” x 12.8”. Parts with dimensions exceeding 4” x 4” x 6” will require manual review.
Download the Carbon DLS Design Guide.
Metal Binder Jetting
With binder jetting, an inkjet print head quickly deposits a bonding agent onto a thin layer of powdered particles -- either metal, sand, ceramics or composites. This process is repeated, layer-by-layer, using a map from a digital design file, until the object is complete. Binder jetting is offered through our Digital RFQ Marketplace through Xometry's partnership with ExOne.
Download the Binder Jetting Design Guide.
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Our 3D printing capabilities
We have over 90 3D printing shops in our network and are well known for manufacturing high-quality parts at competitive prices, from rapid prototyping with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) to functional end parts made with Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) or Multi Jet Fusion (MJF).
Gallery of 3D printed parts manufactured by Hubs
With over 65,000 customers from every industry, including aerospace, defense, robotics, medical, machinery, automotive and electronics, we have extensive experience meeting a diverse range of 3D printing requirements, from prototyping to production: Visual aids, concept models, injection-molding prototypes, form-fit & function prototypes, tooling and casting patterns, jigs, grips and fixtures, and durable end parts.
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
HP PA 12 - Dyed Black
| Customer | True North Design |
| Purpose | Structural and vacuum EOAT components |
| Process | SLS / MJF |
| Unit price | $69.23 / $34.33 |
| Industry | Automotive |
Prototyping PLA
| Customer | Allision Conner |
| Purpose | End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $7.92 / $4.72 / $2.80 |
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
HP PA 12
| Customer | US Hammer |
| Description | A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers |
| Process | MJF |
| Unit price | $22. 18 |
| Industry | Construction |
Markforged Onyx - Black
| Customer | Autocom Manufacturing |
| Purpose | A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $48.86 |
| Industry | Automotive |
PC Stratasys - white
| Customer | Terumo medical corporation |
| Purpose | Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device |
| Process | FDM |
| Unit price | $55.38 / $32.96 |
| Industry | Medical |
Formlabs Clear Resin
| Customer | Aversan Inc |
| Purpose | A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism |
| Process | SLA |
| Unit price | $29. 83 |
| Industry | Aerospace |
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Hubs takes the stress out of manufacturing by guaranteeing the quality and consistency of every part. Each order is dimensionally and visually inspected to make sure it meets the Hubs Standard.
3D printing materials
We can generate instant 3D printing quotes for 25+ plastics. For metal 3D-printed parts, you can request a quote from our parent company, Protolabs.
Available materials
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Prototyping PETG Prototyping ASA Prototyping TPU Prototyping ABS Prototyping PLA
Desktop SLA
Formlabs Standard Resin Formlabs Clear Resin Formlabs Tough Resin 2000 Formlabs Rigid Resin 4000 Formlabs Grey Pro Resin Formlabs Flexible Resin 80A Formlabs High Temp Resin Formlabs Durable Resin
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HP PA 12 Glass filled HP PA 12
Industrial FDM
Markforged Onyx ABSplus Stratasys ULTEM 9085 Stratasys Stratasys ASA ABS M30 Stratasys ULTEM 1010 Stratasys
Industrial SLA
Accura 25 (PP-like) Accura ClearVue Accura Xtreme White 200 (ABS-like)
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How much does your 3D printing service cost?
The cost of your 3D printed parts depends on factors such as part volume, part complexity, choice of material, which 3D printing technology is used, and if any post processing is required. For more details on these cost factors, see our article on the cost of 3d printing. To check the cost of your 3D printed part, simply upload a CAD (.STL) file and select your material and 3D printing technology to receive a quote within seconds.
How do you guarantee the quality of my prints?
Your parts are made by experienced 3D printing shops within our network. All facilities are regularly audited to ensure they consistently meet the Hubs quality standard. We include a standardized inspection report with every order and offer a First Article Inspection service on orders of 100+ units.
We have partners in our network with the following certifications, available on request: ISO9001, ISO13485 and AS9100.
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How do I select the right 3D printing process for my prints?
You can select the right 3D printing process by examining which materials suit your need and what your use case is.
By material: if you already know which material you would like to use, selecting a 3D printing process is relatively easy, as many materials are technology specific.
By use case: once you know whether you need a functional or visual part, choosing a process is easy.
For more help, read our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process. Find out more about Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Stereolithography (SLA).
How can I reduce the cost of my 3D prints?
In order to reduce the cost of your 3D prints you need to understand the impact certain factors have on cost.
The main cost influencing factors are the material type, individual part volume, printing technology and post-processing requirements.
Once these have been decided, an easy way to further cut costs is to reduce the amount of material used. This can be done by decreasing the size of your model, hollowing it out, and eliminating the need for support structures.
To learn more, read our full guide on how to reduce the cost of 3D printing.
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c4d .fbx .obj .unknown .3ds Description
3d representation of WASHINGTON DC_ New York USA using 2019 map data. ALSO CONTAINS ALEXANDRIA,ARLINGTON,GLASS MANOR,HUNTINGTON,BETHESDA,FALLS CHURCH,IDLY WOOD,CHILL UM ETC. This scene contains details of buildings, roads, land details, area details, airport, railway and water details. file formats include, C4D - curves, polygons, nurbs with editable parameters. FBX-polygon OBJ-polygon DXF - 2d CAD 3DS polygon SVG - 2d vector file (illustrator 8) texture- hdr sky, grass, ground, stone, mud Clean scene with properly grouped elements. All objects are properly arranged and added with proper name and materials. For user convenience the scene has proper hierarchy with layers, materials and groups. Buildings are extracted from real world data. There are random buildings added to some areas where real world data is partially available (missing height details). Scene include following groups/objects (depending on the original data some parts may be missing) -AERIAL WAY -AEROWAY aerodrome apron taxiway terminal -BARRIER -BOUNDARY -BUILDING random apartments farm hotel house detached residential dormitory terrace houseboat bungalow static_caravan cabin commercial office industrial retail etc.
-HIGHWAY motorway trunk primary secondary tertiary unclassified residential motorway_link trunk_link primary_link secondary_link tertiary_link living_street service pedestrian track bus_guide way escape raceway road Paths foot path bridleway steps path cycle path construction proposed rest_area -HISTORIC -LAND USE commercial construction industrial housing retail -MAN MADE bridge -MILITARY -NATURAL wood tree_row tree scrub heath moor grassland -PLACE -RAILWAY abandoned construction disused funicular light_rail miniature monorail narrow_gauge preserved rail subway tram -TOURISM -WATERWAY river riverbank stream wadi dry stream canal drain ditch fairway dock boatyard dam weir stream_end waterfall lock_gate You can easily hide any layers/groups for better visualization. Due to small size and minimum details this scene can be easily loaded. Materials can easily be changed and altered. Adding texture is easy, thanks to unique materials for each section.
Contains procedural textures which is not exported in FBX,OBJ,3ds Map data OpenStreetMap contributors Zoom=5KM Ratio: 1:121921 3d scene scale : 1:1 Scene unit:cm **No elevation data** **Bridges provided are place holder mesh. Height and shapes vary in real world** **Building heights are identical to real world where such data exist. Else randomly extruded.** **Building shapes are roughly obtained due to lack of data** ** cross bridges and under passages can be defined using the bridge data provided.** **Tree and vegetation is not included. However you can easily populate trees and plants using the data provided.**
Blueprints for 3D printing of weapons hit the Net / HBO News / Nezavisimaya Gazeta
NEWS
19:08 08/01/2018 Region: Worldwide Source: Russian news agency "TASS"
Gun control groups in California and Washington uploaded blueprints for 3D printed firearms on the Internet Tuesday evening. This was done despite a ban issued by Judge Robert Lesnick for the Western District of Washington, NBC reported on Wednesday.
He made that decision in a lawsuit filed in federal court in Seattle by the Attorneys General of eight US states, including Washington and New York, and the Metropolitan District of Columbia. The lawsuit demanded that the administration of US President Donald Trump stop the circulation of materials suitable for creating firearms using 3D printers.
According to the NBC television company, the drawings posted on the Internet allow several types of firearms to be "printed" from plastic using 3D printers, in particular the AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, the Beretta pistol 92FS and the AR-10 automatic rifle.
Earlier Tuesday, Defense Distributed, a US company that had government permission to release the blueprints, temporarily stopped uploading them online after a Seattle court order. Five years ago, the Obama administration banned the company from releasing the data, but in June, the Trump administration settled Defense Distributed's lawsuits.
