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3D printing has started to lose its magical glow. It’s becoming mainstream. You don’t get that many wide-eyed, shut-up-and-take-my-money looks simply by talking about 3D-printed cars, or guns, or cupcakes anymore. Old news. But don’t get me wrong, we think it’s good news, too. It’s time 3D printing moved passed the cool stuff and became unquestionably useful in everyday life. And given the recent avalanche of 3D scan-to-print technology announcements, this seems to be rapidly...

There were times when independent designers were really just tiny specks of creativity compared to the well-established design studios. The big guys ran the show and there was not much jewelry designers without serious financial backing could do to jump over that barrier. Well, let's call those times the pre-3D-printing Era. It's a bit like talking about the lives of those who survived the pre-Google Era. Tough times, serious struggle, happy to never know what...

The upcoming release of Apple Watch was creating so much media buzz that considering whether to launch the Apple Watch challenge or not didn't take us a lot of time. If the world is excited about this, it will most likely catch 3D designers' eye, too, right? This challenge was way shorter than others, but it didn't make any harm, as the models uploaded were extremely original. Huge round of applause for all the participants...

Often it's not enough to just do good work to succeed. Your work must be noticed, supported, shared. We decided to start a series of weekly blog posts to celebrate week's best models and help you master the formula of secret sauce that drives these models to the top. Sometimes the secret is as simple as creating a high-quality eye-popping 3D model, but there are also times when a rich blend of elements can propel...

For those who insist that computer graphics is not art, we have a 10 piece collection of mind-boggling 3D artworks that dig deep under the skin and tangle your thoughts to the point where you find yourself pondering meaning of life. Let's see how you deal with that. And for those of you who love CG, dive into the pool of inspiration! Obsolete 3D art by Pawel Hynek Software used: 3ds max, VRay This model...

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your captain speaking... With the new CG Watercraft challenge we're going into open water. Is your ship / boat/ yacht/ canoe/ kayak/ raft... ready? Let's sail together. It's a broad and therefore challenging concept, but the opportunity to showcase your realistic, vintage, steampunk, fantasy, army or futuristic watercraft designs will excite every pirate and sailor wannabe. If not that, then maybe the challenge of creating something that will leave your...

With the launch of this 3D modeling challenge we hoped to awaken the brave artist inside of each and every one of you. When you look at the results below, you'll agree that we have succeeded. Thank you all for submitting your realistic nature environments, fantasy concepts and beautifully detailed scenes. The travel is now over, so let's congratulate the winners! Best Model Looks like a landscape shot from a movie? Well, don't be mistaken!...

As 3D printing continues to gain more and more momentum in the learning environment, we see a great spike in the number of creative and useful teaching materials emerging in the realm of 3D printing. Thanks for contributing to this increasingly important area of 3D printing by taking part in our challenge! As always, we had trouble picking out the best models, but here are the winning entries: have fun printing them! Best 3D Printing...

Let's cut to the chase. We're here to kill the hype surrounding 3D printing. Why? Because there are some REAL, actual achievements to discuss. And there is no better way to start a meaningful conversation than by ripping through some ridiculously uninformed thoughts. 1. "In as little as 5 years you might be living in a 3D-printed house". Good god, that sounds ugly. In March 2014, a Chinese company 3D-printed 10 £3,200 concrete houses in...

Do you game? That's the question. A modern take on Shakespear's "to be or not to be?" and (honestly) a filter that many use to decide which people are worthy of their friendship. Hardcore and occasional gamers will appreciate the idea of diving into their fantasy concepts and emerging with game-ready 3D models they'd love to see in a game. Whether you choose to create favorite characters or environment concepts, there are only two requirements:...