Best 3D Modeling Software for Mac: 3D Printing with Mac OS
Not all 3D modeling software is available for every operating system. That’s why we compiled a list of the most popular 3D design programs for Mac users. Read on to discover the top 20!
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Our 8 Favorite 3D-Printed Sculptures
One of the things we love about 3D printing is how it brings out the creativity in people. It’s a technology with almost limitless design possibilities – and that leads to some pretty fantastic art. Discover what our favorite 3D-printed sculptures are!
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MOA: The 3D-Printed Bicycle Strap You Didn’t Know You Needed
Sometimes the simplest ideas can make our lives a whole lot easier. That was the thinking behind MOA, a start-up creating a leg strap that keeps you clean and tidy while biking – all while looking great! Designer Alen Zubic told us all about his idea behind the project, and why 3D printing was crucial for making a proper prototype.
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Just Brass! Introducing Our New Untreated Brass
Brass is an all-time favorite in our metal assortment for 3D printing and it can be finished in so many ways that it is the perfect material to unleash your creativity.
Due to popular demand, we wanted to make brass even more affordable and give makers and beginners the opportunity to access this wonderful material. From today onwards, we offer our brass in its original state: Untreated Brass. (more…)
A Year of 3D Printing News
The end of the year is approaching fast and this is the perfect time to remember the past year. 2017 has been full of exciting improvements and updates for i.materialise. In case you missed something, join us in looking back at the news this year brought to i.materialise: new finishes, colors, features – and a brand new technology!
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Discover Three New Colors for Your 3D Prints in Polyamide (SLS)
All good things come in threes and today we are happy to introduce three new stunning colors for your polyamide prints: Bordeaux, Petrol Blue and Brown.
Recently, we presented some new finishes for polyamide: improved polished, satin and waterproof. But we wanted to offer you an even bigger selection for your polyamide 3D designs. (more…)
3D Scan Real Objects with Qlone and 3D Print Them with i.materialise
Have you ever thought about turning a real object into a 3D model to print? Scanning and 3D printing go hand in hand. Therefore, we are proud to announce our collaboration with Qlone, a mobile app for 3D scanning.
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How Our Quantity Discount Can Make Your 3D Prints Cheaper
Are you thinking about ordering a 3D print several times? Then read this blog post and learn how you can save money, big time!
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Who Owns the Intellectual Property of Your 3D Prints?
“Do you store my files?” “Who guarantees that no one will take my ideas and copy them?“ “Can I print Star Wars characters with you guys?” – These are typical questions we get at meetups and fairs. It seems like some clarification is in order when it comes to intellectual property and 3D printing, and in this blog post I’ll try to explain the basics in a simple way.
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Discover the new i.materialise forum
Get connected to i.materialise’s all-new community forum! As you might have noticed, we have upgraded our forum to a new platform called Discourse.
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