Sculpteo 3D printing blog

We’ve worked really hard to make our 3D rendering engine better and create hyper-realistic 3D previews of all the models in our gallery. And now, what you buy is what you see! As we want to make sure everyone gets a chance to look, we’re very proud t...

3D printing allows designers to manufacture whatever they invent. Obtaining prototypes identical to those made in the traditional way is much more economical with 3D printing, as you cut the high costs of creating a mould. According to Wohlers Associ...

This week’s design was created by 3D artist Noboru. This Great Gate – Okazaki Zyou – is a beautiful structure, and the 3D model of it is artfully designed. I discovered this model while browsing Google Warehouse, Google’s gallery of 3D objects, and u...

The team at Reallusion (creators of iClone) recently launched a competition called “Bring your Architecture to Life”. The goal is to use SketchUp and iClone to create the most attractive architectural rendering. Prizes include an iPad, a Sony Cyber-s...

The Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Cheops, or Khufu) was built in 2570 BC, 4579 years ago. It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Giza. It is also the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to ...

We have collected the impressions of Thibaut Claeys, winner of a 3D print of his work. Could you briefly describe how you got the idea for your model, based on the suggested theme? The idea was simple enough: I kept the concept of the blue caterpilla...

Sora is the protagonist of Kingdom Hearts, a series of video games developed by Square Enix in collaboration with Disney. Sora is a teenager who lives on Destiny Island with his best friends Riku and Kairi. He is chosen to receive the Keyblade, a key...

This week’s feature is “The impossible triangle”, an object modeled by Patrick Emin, founder of the CADxp and ExMateria websites. Mathematicians among you will surely have recognized this variation of the Penrose triangle, also known as the Penrose T...

3D printing is a form of additive fabrication technology that is used to create physical objects layer upon layer. The object itself must first be modeled with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Maya, Sketchup, Blender and so on. Zcorp’s ZPrinter 65...

The Taj Mahal is a massive white marble mausoleum built between 1631 and 1648 in the city of Agra (India) by order of Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. This famous monument, known as the Jewel of India, became a UNESCO World Heritag...

Each week starting today, we will be showcasing fantastic 3D models compatible with 3D printing. This week, we’ve picked the Taj Mahal. In coming weeks, you can expect lots of surprises and much more unusual designs. If you have any suggestions, feel...

Introducing MakerLegoBot, a 3D printer made with LEGO Mindstorm NXT. You’ll have a chance to see for yourself at the upcoming LEGO World in Zwolle, Netherlands, from October 20 to 27. The printer involves 3 LEGO Mindstorm smart bricks and 9 NXT motor...