For fabrication, a 3D STEP file would be more useful than a 2D centerline sketch. Export as STEP AP214, and you can include ...
The next breakthrough to take the AI world by storm might be 3D model generators. This week, OpenAI open sourced Point-E, a machine learning system that creates a 3D object given a text prompt.
A growing number of AI-driven 3D modeling tools produce visually striking results, but many outputs fail basic print-readiness tests due to mesh flaws like holes, inverted normals, or thin walls.
Meshy, a startup in the AI design space, released Meshy-4 today, its latest AI-powered 3D modeling tool. The new version offers improved mesh geometry and a redesigned workflow, aiming to change how ...
Having already disrupted art-making with DALL-E and writing with ChatGPT, OpenAI remains intent on putting its mark on the 3D modeling space. In a recent paper from OpenAI, researchers Heewoo Jun and ...
Adding textures is a great way to experiment with giving 3D prints a different look, and [PandaN] shows off a method of adding a wood grain effect in a way that’s easy to play around with. It involves ...
Imagine snapping a photo of your favorite object, a vintage car, a family heirloom, or even your pet, and instantly transforming it into a lifelike 3D model. Thanks to Meta’s SAM 3D, this futuristic ...
Choosing the right 3D model can make or break your printing experience. Platforms like MakerWorld now offer curated, quality-checked designs with helpful tips for success. Whether you’re a beginner or ...
Use a 3D model when your document needs to display different perspectives of the same graphic in Microsoft Word. Microsoft 365 applications can fake 3D shapes and letters, but the effect is often less ...