3D Software

We just wrote about Meshy’s 3D Agent, which turns photos and prompts into print-ready 3D models, and now, we have another update: the AI 3D model generator announced today that it raised nearly $400 million in a Series B round…

Every 3D printed object starts as an idea. But before that idea can become a physical part, figurine, or prototype, it first needs to become a digital 3D model. For many makers, that’s often the hardest part of the process.…

The promise of additive manufacturing has always been design freedom, yet engineers frequently face complex, manual design processes to turn a concept into a manufacturable part. The Zurich-based software startup nureo is changing this by bridging the gap between advanced…

Tinkercad is a free, browser-based platform for 3D design, electronics, and beginner-level coding, developed by Autodesk. Autodesk acquired the tool in 2013, two years after its launch by former Google engineer Kai Backman and co-founder Mikko Mononen, and has since…

Creality Print is Creality’s free slicer for FDM 3D printers, used to convert a 3D model into the G-code a printer can read. It replaced Creality Slicer, the brand’s older Cura-based software, and since version 5.0 has been built on…

For the fifth year in a row, IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2026 found that manufacturing remains the most targeted industry for cyberattacks. The sector accounted for 27.7% of incidents, only a slight increase from 26% last year. And the…

While stereolithography is a well-established additive manufacturing technology used by many, it comes with its share of challenges, particularly when it comes to scaling up. Manufacturers are often forced to make a difficult trade-off between speed and quality, while also…

If you’ve ever tried printing an AI-generated 3D model, you know that the experience can come with some obstacles: the 3D model may have an undesirable “AI bumps” (small, irregular imperfections or protrusions), details that are not feasible for your…

For anyone immersed in the world of additive manufacturing, Thingiverse is a cornerstone of the 3D printing community. As one of the industry’s most influential file-sharing platforms, it hosts a massive library of millions of user-generated designs, primarily available as…

Another year, another wave of STL files that are genuinely worth printing. In 2025, designers moved past the usual desk toys and figurines and leaned into designs that solve real, everyday problems. This year’s list has a bit of everything:…

The young company Advanced Additive is dedicated to optimizing extrusion-based 3D printing at the software level. Uncertainty during material deposition often leads to poor part quality and low repeatability. With its software Project Path, Advanced Additive aims to provide solutions.…

The slicer plays a key role in the 3D printing process, and many companies have developed their own software solutions to support this essential step. One of them is Elegoo, a company founded in 2015 that continues to grow in…