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Today you’ll learn more about the “fragile parts” error you receive when uploading your 3D Scan for 3D printing. BONUS we use a free 3D modeling software called MeshLab to fix this error by cleaning up the scan’s messy geometry. This is the first of ...

Tired of receiving error messages when you upload your 3D model to Sculpteo for 3D printing? Well, follow these 10 tips to insure that your model is ready for 3D printing. How do you check your models for 3D printing? We have compiled a list of 10 it...

By now it’s really not difficult to see the immense potential that 3D printing offer to us and these days more and more people are eager to jump on board and benefit with this amazing technology. As often happens with new technologies, it requires so...

What’s happening on the front lines of  3D printing for the internet of things? This is a very important question because we are all witnessing an overlap of ‘3DP for IoT’, and today we are going to show you why this is becoming the next “it” sector ...

Next time you’re looking around for something to print, why not check out some award winning Pinshape designs? If you’re not familiar with our platform, Pinshape is a community of designers and makers coming together to share and make 3D designs. We ...

How to optimize a mechanical design for 3D Printing? This topic is crucial when you’re re-designing an existing part, whose shape is derived from manufacturing needs. In this case study, we explain how to use cool softwares to re-design a part with t...

More and more players are positioned in the 3D printing market, but where are the good 3D printing resources? Who are the pioneers in the field? Who should you follow to be more aware about 3D printing news ? We are going to answer all these question...

Printing your 3D model has never been easier with MeshMixer! This week, in Sculpteo’s series of free online tutorials for 3D printing, we’re happy to announce our latest: MeshMixer tutorial!   Whether you are a professional or a non-professional desi...

As for other more traditional services, the size of the data you’re using comes into play. At Sculpteo, we’ve based our whole process on two rules: the files you’re using needs to weigh a maximum of 50MB and each single 3D file shoudn’t exceed 1 mill...

It’s no breaking news : 3D modeling is exploding. However knowing how to create incredible 3D models can still be tricky. In this quest to file perfection, 3D Training Institute (3DTi) will be one of your best ally. The online platform is delivering ...