- 3dMdb"3dMdb acts as a search engine for 3D models of all shapes and sizes. You can set parameters to search for free models, specific price ranges, and over 35 different platforms...This search engine is similar to CGTrader. Instead of hosting 3D models, it simply supplies a quick and expansive way to find exactly what you’re looking for."--ALL3DP review.
- Thingiverse
MakerBot's Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things. - Thingiverse Customizer: What Is It & How Does It Work?ALL3DP.com, by Jackson O'Connell. viewed 6/4/2021
- 8 Best Sites for Free 3D CAD Models & CAD LibrariesAll3DP, by Alex Haysler /8/2019
- 2019 Best Thingiverse AlternativesALL3DP, by Blu Siber, 7/2019
- CGTraderThis has many quality models for purchase.
- CultsIncludes free and for purchase models
- Free 3D Models – Best Download Sites & 3D Archives of 2019ALL3DP, by Max von Übel , 2/2019
- Free 3DS Max Models – 7 Best SourcesALL3DP, by Jacob Greenburg, 8/2019
- GrabCADGrabCad claims it is " the largest online community of professional engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students on the planet. We help you create amazing products easier." -- website
- My MiniFactoryA curated social platform for 3D printable objects. Includes models for purchase and no cost models.
- PinshapeIncludes free and for purchase stl files from a community of more than 70,000 makers & designers.
- RepablesA 3D printable file repository with free models
- TurboSquidHigh quality model files, most require payment, some free
- YoumagineBrowse through over 14,000 open source designs that are ready to print.
- Zortrax LibraryZortrax.com
- Anatomical MuseumMyMiniFactory.com, "The Anatomical Museum at the University of Edinburgh has started making a variety of highly-detailed printable 3D scans of a variety of artifacts from their museum"--All3DP.com
- Build a HandENABLING THE FUTURE A Global Network Of Passionate Volunteers Using 3D Printing To Give The World A "Helping Hand." (includes prosthetic hand files)
- NIH 3D Print ExchangeThe NIH 3D Print Exchange provides models in formats that are readily compatible with 3D printers, and offers a unique set of tools to create and share 3D-printable models related to biomedical science. (Includes prosthetic files)
- 3D Modeling Basics: All You Need to Know (Glossary Included)ALL3DP.com, by Sammy Ekaran
- Giving proper credit to designers in 3D printingOpensource.com, Ben Malouf, 9/6/2016
- How should we attribute 3D printed objects?Creativecommons.org, Jane Park, 4/19/2016
- MakerBot Releases Guide to Proper Attribution for Creators on Thingiverse, and We All Should Read It3Dprint.com, April 16, 2016 by Scott J Grunewald
- HOW TO PROVIDE PROPER ATTRIBUTION FOR DESIGNS FROM THINGIVERSEMakerBot, 2/19/2016