3D Software

Developed by SideFX, a Toronto-based software company, Houdini is a powerful solution for 3D modeling, animation and special effects. The software is particularly well known for its procedural approach and is mainly used in the film and gaming industry, especially…

Nowadays, if you want to get started with the critical step of 3D modeling, there is no longer a need to invest significant money in software! Free solutions exist on the market to get started with modeling your objects or…

Additive manufacturing (AM) is increasingly being used to produce final parts, yet many companies still resist adopting the technology. It can be difficult to transition from prototyping to small or even large batch production, especially if a company lacks AM…

Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of our daily lives, whether we welcome it or not. Its ability to optimize workflows, predict outcomes, and adapt in real-time is driving innovation across industries—including additive manufacturing. Companies like Nike have leveraged…

Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of our daily lives. Its ability to optimize workflows, predict outcomes, and adapt in real-time is driving innovation across industries—including additive manufacturing. One of the most exciting developments in this space is the…

Reverse engineering is a method of analyzing a finished product to understand its design and manufacture. By deciphering the structure and composition of an object, this technique offers the possibility of reproducing it, improving it or drawing inspiration from it…

The software used for designing a 3D printed part depends entirely on what it is and its complexity. In general, modeling software can be separated into two categories: CAD software and 3D modeling software. In the case of CAD software, it is used to…

In 3D printing, it all starts with a 3D file sent to the 3D printer. Creating such a file can be difficult for a user who has no experience in modeling. That’s why they can go through platforms and marketplaces…

3D printers can create incredible works of art on large and small scales, especially pieces that are, of course, three-dimensional. But what about creating art through a 3D printer that’s flat—almost two-dimensional? This can be beautifully executed with the software…

When you ask those in the know what the benefits of additive manufacturing are, there is one thing that comes up time and again: design freedom. With the right design software, users can create incredible parts that are lightweight and…

If you are an additive manufacturing and 3D printing enthusiast, you’ve heard of Thingiverse. It is an online platform with millions of 3D files, designed by a growing community of users. These models are exportable in STL format, allowing you…

Although there are many steps in 3D printing, one of the most critical is, without a doubt, slicing. In this stage, software platforms known as slicers are used to convert the 3D model into a series of thin layers, the…