3D models drawn in Blender work great in a computer animated virtual world but don’t always when brought into a slicer for 3D printing. Slicers require something which makes sense in the real world.

Although these days it would seem that everyone and their pets are running 3D printers to churn out all the models and ...

It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined ...

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Using Blender to draw objects from scratch is pretty daunting, especially if you are trying to create something highly complex, such as a face. Blender (free) is pretty daunting to someone who’s never ...

Three-dimensional printing is transforming medical care, letting the health care field shift from mass-produced solutions to customized treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. For instance, ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

3D head scanning technology has evolved rapidly, bringing professional-grade capabilities within reach of enthusiasts and hobbyists. You can now create intricate, high-quality 3D models of your head ...

Version 4.5 of the 3D software Blender has been released. The free program for creating 3D models, animations, and videos is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as source code for ...

3D printing is coming of age. Not that long ago, we were still getting excited at machines that could print a 3D model of our head, or a miniature replica of a famous building. A few years later, new ...

Blender Foundation has released version 4 of the popular Blender 3D design app, bringing interface changes, feature improvements, and most importantly speed boosts for Apple Silicon Macs. Blender is a ...