Sculpteo 3D printing blog

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...

To celebrate its first anniversary, Sculpteo has decided to offer you a gift : a general price-cutting on all materials. It is not just a temporary trend, but a permanent one on all our 3D printing prices, in order that the price will never be a barr...

Starting today, you can order custom figures that make the perfect gift for someone who deserves something truly special (truly unique, actually). If you have friends or family members who are getting married soon, act fast! The usual wedding-cake fi...

Sculpteo’ s first year of existence has been a time of sustained growth. As part of our accelerated development, we are now pleased to offer delivery to the United States and Canada. Your items are produced fast and ship within 48 hours of your order...

In recent years, there has been much talk about “Web 2.0”, social networks and augmented reality. But in the coming weeks and years, the conversation will probably be focusing on 3D printing. At Sculpteo, we are well aware that this was a true revolu...