3D Design Tools to Create Your Own Models Of course, the magic thing about 3D printing is that you can create something from scratch that’s never existed before.

The best way to simplify a complex model for 3D printing is to reduce its triangle mesh. Sometimes called decimating, this process takes away a lot of the complex geometry that is great to have ...

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful?

O ver recent years, the U.S. Army has been steadily integrating both drones and 3D printing into its arsenal. This ...

Copilot 3D is part of Copilot Labs, Microsoft’s preview space for experimental features. It’s designed to make 3D creation ...

Some readers may consider that a revolting oversimplification, but it is a helpful one to make a point about how 3D scanning, 3D printing, and CAD work do (and don’t) work together.

Quick note on legality: If you choose to rip 3D models from your video games and print them, make sure you’re just printing them for yourself, not to sell.

Homo naledi fossil scans are now available to 3D print at home. But what other hominin fossils can you download for your collection?

Learn how AI tools like Trellis, Hunyuan 3D, and Roden are reshaping 3D printing mesh workflows. Can AI tools create intricate 3D meshes in 2025 ...