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Phrozen’s Debut on FDM 3D Printing

For the past few years, Phrozen has continuously been renowned as a manufacturer of premium resin 3D printers. Recently, the company has extended its expertise into the domain of FDM printing, easily a groundbreaking addition to its repertoire. Introducing Phrozen's latest masterpiece — the Arco FDM 3D printer. With a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable 3D printers, the Arco is no exception. As the biggest FDM printer of its kind, it boasts an impressive printing...
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3D Printing for beginners

If you’ve ever wondered how objects can be printed just like pages in a book, then you’re in the right place. 3D printing might sound like something from science fiction, but it is a real and exciting way to make all sorts of things, from small everyday objects to toys and even spaceship parts. In this series we will start from the very beginning. You will find out what 3D printing is, where it came...
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Mastering the 3D Printing Workflow: From Concept to Completion

In a world where technology is constantly evolving, 3D printing stands out as a unique blend of art, science and technology. From professionals to hobbyists this technology has been transforming everything from product prototyping to art and custom jewelry making. But what exactly is it? It is simply a process that creates three dimensional objects from a digital file with the use of a 3D printer. This process is also characterized as additive since it...
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Beyond the Industry: Everyday Uses for 3D Printing

In an age where the ability to create is literally at our fingertips, 3D printing is quickly transforming from an industrial novelty to an everyday utility. From its early days this technology has evolved to print in a variety of materials, creating functional objects that can be used in our daily lives. At CGTrader, we've taken note of this trend and have gathered a collection of 3D print ready models to demonstrate the possibilities of...
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Amplifying your 3D workflows: 2023 Essential Addons and Plugins for Blender, 3ds Max and Maya

In the world of digital design and 3D modeling, software like Blender, 3ds Max and Maya are often viewed as comprehensive, all in one solutions. These software packages, equipped with features and tools, enable artists and creators to model, sculpt, animate and render their visions into a digital form. They are masterfully designed to handle everything from the creation of fantastical creatures for the next big video game, to the architectural visualization of future cities,...
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Bring Learning to Life: Top Educational and Technological 3D Printing Models

Have you ever seen a 3D printer creating something out of nothing? If you have, you'll know that it's not just cool, it's downright impressive. But the real magic happens when this fascinating piece of technology converges with the world of education and learning. When 3D printing and education meet, we have the ability to literally bring concepts and ideas to life, making them more tangible and easier to understand. This opens up a whole...
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The absolute fundamentals of 3D modeling: 10 tips from industry professionals

Welcome back to “The absolute fundamentals of 3D modeling” series! Over the past few weeks we went on a journey with you to figure out what are the most important basics of 3D modeling for a new designer to learn in order to kickstart their modeling career. In Part 1 of the series we went through the building blocks that create every 3D model and the basic techniques of mesh manipulation, whereas in Part 2...
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The absolute fundamentals of 3D modeling: Topology & Materials

Welcome back to the second part of "The absolute fundamentals of 3D modeling". In the first part of the series we covered the basic building blocks of every 3D model, the main types of modeling and the key principles and processes of modeling manipulation. Now, in this second part, we'll dive into the most common topology issues that new and seasoned modelers face, tips to avoid them and talk about one of the biggest aspects...
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The absolute fundamentals of 3D modeling: Building blocks & main types of modeling

3D modeling is a fascinating and versatile field that allows you to create everything from simple objects to complex scenes with lifelike detail. But just like any other skill, it requires patience, practice, and a solid foundation of knowledge. As a beginner it is important to learn all the basic concepts of it, the basic building blocks that a 3D model consists of, some basic techniques for modeling and material creation and the most common...
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CGTrader Designer Spotlight: Emir Y. Tınastepe

Who is Emir Yaren Tınastepe? Hi! I am Emir Yaren Tınastepe from Turkey. I am 25 years old and I'm a computer engineer. I started 3d modeling in my university years just to make a survival game featuring our campus with my friends(never happened) but I did not stop modelling after that. I really love video games and I knew if I wanted to make my own game one day I would need 3d modelling...
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