With Style2Fab, makers can rapidly customize models of 3D-printable objects, such as assistive devices, without hampering their functionality. As 3D printers have become cheaper and more widely ...

Printing 3D models has become more affordable and accessible, enabling many to start personalized projects. That is why many beginners download ready-made models on free, open-source repositories.

Stability AI, the startup behind the text-to-image AI model Stable Diffusion, thinks 3D model creation tools could be the next big thing in generative AI. At least, that’s the message it’s sending ...

Many makers now have at their disposal an artificial intelligence tool that automates the design process for 3D-printable parts without the need for 3D modeling. That means cutting out the often ...

Do you like high-detail 3D models intended for resin printing, but wish you could more easily print them on a filament-based FDM printer? Good news, because [Jacob] of Painted4Combat shared a tool he ...

The pace of innovation in artificial intelligence image generation is phenomenal. One company — Luma Labs — provides an excellent example of a practical, yet hugely entertaining use of the latest ...

Meshroom is a photogrammetry software developed in collaboration with multiple universities and laboratories. For example, if you take the following statues with a camera from various directions and ...

When lock maker Schlage imprinted the words "do not duplicate" across the top of the keys for their high-security Primus locks, they meant to create another barrier to reproducing a piece of metal ...

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 ...

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...