3D Printed Footwear: How 3D Printing is Changing Racetracks and Runways
Practical or extravagant, perfectly fitting or perfectly outstanding, 3D printing has been pushing the limits of personalized footwear over the last several years. Creating a one-of-a-kind, wearable product has become easier than ever, and 3D printed shoes are already being used on racetracks and runways around the globe.
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How to Get Started with 3D Modeling: An Interview with 3D Modeling Expert Jonathan Williamson
Are you thinking of learning 3D modeling? Wondering whether it’s a good idea? Or how long it will take you before you can make your first 3D model? And what you should do when you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to do next? We talked to Jonathan Williamson from CG Cookie, one of the leading digital art education sites, about the challenges and rewards of the trade and his insider tips for someone who is totally new to the world of 3D.
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Happy Holidays from i.materialise!
In this holiday season, we’d like to say thank you for all of your support that made our progress possible. We wish you a joyful holiday and a new year filled with happiness, success, and creativity!
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i.materialise and PTC Launch 3D Printing Integration for Creo 4.0
Today we are excited to announce that users of PTC‘s Creo 4.0 software can 3D print their designs directly through i.materialise’s 3D printing service. We are proud to work together with the PTC team and provide their community with professional-grade 3D printed parts.
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A 3D-Printed Dress From Space: The Vortex Dress By Laura Thapthimkuna
In September 2015, US-based fashion designer Laura Thapthimkuna started a Kickstarter campaign for her next 3D printed fashion project: a space-inspired “Vortex Dress”. After more than a year of hard work, Laura finally revealed the stunning results.
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Large-Scale 3D Printed Neon Deer by Visual Artist Paco Raphael
Paco Raphael crosses the line between art and design and aligns artwork with industrial production. More than focusing only on his “canvas on the wall” the Dutch designer pushes art into the three-dimensional space with his outstanding collection of large-scale 3D printed deer.
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Tutorial: 3D Printing With Onshape
Onshape is currently making a buzz: it is the first and only complete cloud 3D CAD system that lets everyone on a design team simultaneously work together, using a web browser, phone or tablet. In this video and text tutorial, we will show you how to use this powerful app to create stunning 3D prints.
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Designer Portrait: How Industrial Designer Elise Luttik Uses 3D Printing for Interior Design Objects
Industrial Designer Elise Luttik from Amsterdam, founder of design studio eli5e, creates stunning interior design objects, product designs, and furniture. From Polyamide to Ceramics and Transparent Resin, she has created various gadgets and decor items with the help of 3D printing. For our latest video interview, we met up with Elise to learn more about the passion that drives her.
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OpenSCAD Tutorial & Cheat Sheet: Getting Started With a Free CAD Software
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use OpenSCAD and how to create your first model for 3D printing with this powerful, free CAD program. Four OpenSCAD tutorial videos and a cheat sheet that summarizes all important commands will make your start with OpenSCAD as easy as possible.
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i.materialise and Microsoft Work on Getting ‘3D’ Mainstream with Paint 3D and Remix 3D
Imagine a world where you can 3D scan an object with your phone, edit and enhance these scans with an app that is just as easy as using Paint, and receive your design as a physical item without even owning a 3D printer. Well, we are working with Microsoft to make this happen.
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