From a Clay Sculpture to a 3D Print with 3D Scanning
Working in such a dynamic sector like 3D printing, it’s normal that the members of the Materialise team are always exploring the creative side of 3D printing and discovering all its possibilities.
This story is a good example of how we use every excuse to get creative with 3D printing.
Are we obsessed with 3D printing? Maybe, but it’s just so much fun!
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Top 20: Most Popular 3D Scanners and 3D Scanning Software
3D scanning is all about capturing real-world data and converting it into a 3D model. Until recently, 3D scanners were mainly used for industrial applications but as 3D printing has become more common, especially for makers and hobbyists, the demand for scanning devices that can transform real objects into 3D printable models has grown – and driven prices down. So what’s the most popular, affordable, 3D scanning hardware and software? Read on to discover our top 20 3D scanning solutions!
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3D Scanning Tutorial for Microsoft Kinect and 3D Builder
Are you looking for ways to create color 3D scans of objects and turn them into high-quality 3D prints? Then this tutorial is for you! In this guide we will discuss how you can use Microsoft’s free 3D Scan app to turn your Kinect into a 3D Scanner. We will also take a look at how to import, edit and print these scans with the free 3D Builder app.
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6 Times 3D Printing Made It To The Silver Screen
Red carpet appearances. Oscar nominations. Award-winning pieces — and, of course, some notable credits in your favorite blockbusters. 3D printing has definitely made its mark in Hollywood, so we decided to think back to how it stole the show in some of our favorite films.
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How To Get Your First 3D Model: 3D File Creation For Beginners
A 3D model is the virtual input that a 3D printer needs to print an object. In this blog post, we will explain what a 3D model is and how you can get your very own 3D file by downloading it, 3D scanning an object, hiring a 3D designer, or designing it with 3D modeling software.
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Recreating Leuven Town Hall In Intricate Detail Using 3D Printing And 100% Re-Used Powder
Leuven is a hotbed for innovation, renowned for its world-famous university and scientific and research-based institutions. The city is also prominent for its drive towards sustainability, gaining accolades such as the European Green Leaf Award (EGLA) and the title of European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) in the last few years.
Stad Leuven is constantly investigating ways to combine innovation and climate-change initiatives to improve the lives of residents, typically working with local suppliers and businesses that share their ethos. That’s why they contacted our parent company, Materialise, to help with their latest project, an intricate 3D-printed model of Leuven’s Town Hall.
Leuven Town Hall: a gothic masterpiece
Leuven Town Hall (Stadhuis in Dutch) is over 500 years old, so it’s normal that the building needs a bit of a renovation. Certain areas will have improved accessibility, while other structures will be worked on in the future. The restoration plan was the inspirat
How 3D Printing In Polyamide (MJF) Really Works
In this blog, we take a look at how 3D printing in Polyamide (MJF) works and dig into the differences between our 3D printing polyamides. (more…)
How To Get An Instant Price For Your 3D Prints
Are you thinking about a really cool 3D design but you’re on a budget and don’t know in which material you should print it? Or maybe you want to know how much a print will cost to make sure that the sizes you would like are affordable? For example, will polyamide be more affordable than resin for your print?
To help you find the answer to all these questions, read on to discover how to get an instant price quote for your 3D print on our platform.
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3D Printing Fossils: Researcher Prints and Shares Fossils from Jurassic Epoch
Dr. Roger Close is a quantitative paleobiologist. His greatest interest lies in studying ‘macroevolutionary’ patterns in fossil records, documenting broad-scale evolutionary changes in groups such as birds, mammals, and fishes. Plus, he also knows a thing or two about 3D printing. (more…)
Aviation-Themed Party Sparks 3D-Printed Cufflink Start-Up
What started as an experiment to 3D print show-stopping accessories for theme party soon developed into a full-blown brand. Grégoire de Bellefroid and Gaétan Bücken had made cuff links in the shape of airplanes to impress their friends, and following “oohhs” and “aahhs” at the aviation-themed party, they soon founded Gregson & Buck.
Today their Brussels-based jewelry brand is using 3D printing to help customers create one of a kind cufflinks that make special occasions even more special. (more…)
