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Weekend Poll
by Matthew Mensley Jan 18, 2026
Would you use AI to design practical objects if it actually worked?

Last week's poll confirmed that most of you are here for practical, problem-solving prints.

I've been testing some new AI generators recently, mostly selfie to model tools (article coming soon) and it's left me disappointed about the gap between what they are vs. what they could be.

If you could generate precise, functional parts via a text prompt, would you use it to speed up your workflow? Or is the manual design process part of why you love 3D printing?

About the Author:
Matthew Mensley is a senior editor at All3DP with nine years covering consumer 3D printing hardware. He writes news, reviews, and buying guides with the clarity of someone who's seen enough hype cycles to know which ones to take seriously.
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