What if you could take a simple 2D image—a sketch, a logo, or even a photograph—and transform it into a fully realized 3D model, ready for 3D printing or digital design? For years, this process ...

What if you could turn a simple photo into a fully realized 3D model, all without spending a dime? Below, Matthew Berman takes you through how SAM 3D, an open source platform from Meta, is ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meshy, the leading generative AI platform for 3D model creation, today announced its full integration into MakerWorld's MakerLab, the AI tool hub ...

Clean and complete geometry is important for successful 3D printing. A watertight mesh helps reduce common printing problems ...

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot 3D, an innovative AI-powered feature that empowers users to convert 2D images into fully rendered 3D models, no modeling experience required. Available via Copilot Labs ...

At Rapid + TCT 2026, I came across an exhibitor that at first seemed like it would apply primarily to hobbyists. (I saw pet faces on keychains on display—how cool is that!) But then I saw the ...

AI can turn a single photo into a printable 3D figurine. Multiple AI systems quietly power each step of the process. Consumer tools make this workflow accessible at home. Writing for ZDNET has many ...

Hi3D announced a new “3D print workflow” for AI-generated models. The company, which seems to have changed its name from Hitem3D while we weren’t looking, provides both text to 2D and image to 3D ...

From 3D-printed prototypes to immersive game worlds, the demand for 3D content is surging across industries—and with it, the creative ambition of designers, artists, and makers. Yet turning bold ideas ...

Hi3D is celebrating its first anniversary with a limited-time promotional campaign that includes discounted subscription plans, creator competitions, community events, and early access opportunities ...