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How STL Labs creates stunning 3D printed Scale Cars
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There’s nothing better than someone who is fully dedicated to their passion. Guido from STL Labs designs and 3D prints impressive scale cars that anyone can build and customize themselves.

We asked STL Labs how his business began and where it all started.

"STL Labs was born from a passion for 3D printing and cars. It started in 2019 as a hobby project, when I teamed up with two classmates (who also had 3D printers) to create an Instagram account where we shared our prints. Even before Instagram Reels became popular, our posts were getting a lot of attention.

Over time, my classmates stopped, but I kept going. With my background in engineering and my passion for supercars, hypercars and motorsport (Formula 1 and GT3 racing), I decided to design my own car scale models, since there were very few high-quality, printable models available. My first model was the iconic 1988 McLaren MP4/4, driven by my hero Ayrton Senna.

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