12 Amazing 3D Prints from Our Community
It’s time to take a step back and have a look at some of the best 3D prints from our community here i.materialise. Join us for a series of stunning 3D printed designs all the way from ceramic lamps to alien dresses!
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How to Become a Professional 3D Modeler: An Interview with 3D Modelling Expert Jonathan Williamson
Becoming a professional 3D modeler is the dream job for many people. But how does one start a career as 3D modeler? Where can one find jobs? And how big is the competition really? We talked to Jonathan Williamson from CG Cookie, one of the leading digital art education sites, about how you can turn your hobby into a profession and start making your mark in today’s competitive industry – as well as what makes modeling for 3D printing special.
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Aluminum 3D Printing Gets Bigger: We Increased the Printing Size By 68%!
Now that’s a big one: We’ve noticed that aluminum 3D prints are often demanded for large designs – and that’s why we decided to increase the printing size by a swooping 68%.
Formerly, the maximum printing size in aluminum was 250 x 250 x 295 mm. Now, however, you order prints with a size up to 440 x 220 x 320 mm!
Simply upload your 3D file, choose our 3D printed aluminum from the list of material, and place your order.
Fusion 360 3D Printing Tutorial
Autodesk Fusion 360 is one of the most popular programs among the 3D printing community, especially for those interested in industrial design. It combines powerful functionalities with a beginner-friendly interface and a relatively easy learning curve. In this tutorial, we will dive deeper into the 3D printing capabilities of Fusion 360. We will learn how to model, edit, prepare and 3D print a Fusion 360 design. So let’s get started!
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Key 3D Modeling Terms Beginners Need to Know
3D models are the starting point of all 3D printing projects. Without a 3D model, a 3D printer doesn’t know what to print. In this blog post, we will dive into the most important 3D modeling terminology for beginners.
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Materialise Begins Production with HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200
The widely anticipated HP Multi Jet Fusion technology, which promises to be a game-changer in the 3D printing industry, entered production recently at Europe’s largest single-site factory for 3D printing. Materialise, our parent company and leading provider of Additive Manufacturing software and sophisticated 3D printing solutions in the medical and industrial markets, has also added a second HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200 Printing Solution to its production facility. The technology is currently available for orders for Materialise selected partners.
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Top 20: Most Popular 3D Modeling & Design Software for 3D Printing (2017 Update)
Creating a printable design is the crucial first step in the 3D printing process – and everyone seems to have a different opinion on which software is the most suitable for getting this job done. So what’s the most popular 3D modeling software for 3D printing? Read on to discover the top 20!
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Tutorial: 3D Printing With Blender
Struggling to make your Blender model 3D printable? Then we’ve got good news for you: we have just the tutorial video you’ve been searching for! In 10 minutes, CG Masters’s Blender expert Chris Plush will show you the essential tips and tricks to prep your files for 3D printing. This is your essential Blender toolbox to get stunning prints!
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3D Builder Tutorial: How to Create Models for 3D Printing
In this tutorial you will learn how to use Microsoft’s beginner-friendly 3D modeling app 3D Builder for creating your first 3D models and professional 3D prints. This how-to article includes a tutorial video as well as a text version.
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How 3D Printing in Polyamide (Nylon Plastic) Really Works
Polyamide is one of the most popular 3D printing materials used by professional 3D printing companies. Its advantages are manifold: it is available at a reasonable price, it can include interlinking and interlocking parts, and it can be finished in various ways (dyed, smoothed, spray-painted, given a velvet finish). Today we will explain why Polyamide is such a great all-rounder and how 3D printing in nylon plastic really works.
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