Most Popular 3D Modeling Programs For Jewelry Designers
Before a 3D printer can start printing your jewelry object, it needs digital input from a computer, or a virtual 3D model. This blog post will explain which 3D modeling programs are perfect for jewelry designers who want to print their products in 3D. Once you have found a software to create your designs in 3D, we can print them in gold, silver, bronze, brass or 100+ other materials and finishes.
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Stereo Summer: 10% Gray Resin Discount
Stereo Summer has begun! Over the next weeks, we will talk about new discounts, enhancements, and surprises in the world of Stereolithography. First in line is our Gray Resin.
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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: How to Paint a Gray Resin Scale Model
Guido Mandorf is a German designer that makes wonderful scale models of trams. He designs them in SketchUp, mostly prints them in Gray Resin and always finishes them with a beautiful paint job. If you ever wondered how he gets such nice results, Guido was so kind to describe his workflow and the tools and paints he uses in an illustrated tutorial.
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