Designers, makers, and others often use 3D printing to rapidly prototype a range of functional objects, from movie props to ...

Cambridge University PhD student Qi Pan has designed software that creates textured 3D models in slightly more than a minute using a stationary camera, such as a webcam. Conventional off-line model ...

3D scanning technology has been rapidly rising and revolutionizing the world of manufacturing. A 3D scanner is increasingly becoming more important for manufacturers as the world is moving towards ...

By quickly generating aesthetically accurate previews of fabricated objects, the VisiPrint system could make prototyping ...

3D printing is something that most technology and art enthusiasts are interested in, but everyday people don’t need it. This is the widespread notion everyone has about 3D printing these days, but ...

A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a fourth-year PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at CU Boulder, has created a design ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Soroosh Khodami discusses why we aren't ready ...

AI is transforming the way we produce and envision 3D objects. AI-based 3D object generators are providing designers and artists the capability to create high-quality 3D models more swiftly than ever ...

While macOS Monterey (also known as macOS 12) brings several new features for users, the update also comes with significant improvements for developers with brand-new APIs that enable new ...

One of the great things about 3D printers is the fact that they allow anyone to become a manufacturer of small items. Unfortunately, however, they don't allow anyone to become a competent structural ...

Turning a cube into a rotating multi-colored puzzle isn’t terribly difficult. Ernő Rubik did it back in 1974 without the need for a computer. For other shapes, though, like a complicated 3D bunny, you ...