Faceted geometry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000130",
  "term": "Faceted geometry",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A representation of a three-dimensional surface using a mesh of flat, polygonal shapes, primarily triangles. This method approximates smooth curves and complex surfaces, with a higher number of smaller facets resulting in a more accurate representation of the original design. The STL (Standard Tessellation Language) file format is the industry standard for transferring this type of geometry to 3D printers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/faceted-geometry/"
}