What is MIME type "application/vnd.ms-package.3dmanufacturing-3dmodel+xml"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

MIME type: application/vnd.ms-package.3dmanufacturing-3dmodel+xml stores 3D model details in XML. It is the backbone of the 3MF file format used in design and manufacturing.

• Main use case: 3D printing workflows and manufacturing processes.
• Data encapsulation: It holds geometry, colors, textures, and material properties in a structured, XML-based format.
• Interoperability: This type helps different CAD tools and printing devices share detailed, consistent model data.
• Efficiency: Its design minimizes file complexity compared to older 3D format standards.

More in-depth details can be found at 3MF file format.

Associated file extensions

.3mf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/vnd.ms-package.3dmanufacturing-3dmodel+xml
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.ms-package.3dmanufacturing-3dmodel+xml">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.ms-package.3dmanufacturing-3dmodel+xml');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.3mf