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Looking for a full version of AutoCAD 2027 to download for free? Check out our guide to see what your options are.
We pushed the latest version of this AI model generation tool to its limits to see if the upgraded resolution translates into better geometry for physical models.
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Textures make digital 3D models come to life, and they don't have to cost anything. Here are the five free sites worth bookmarking right now.
We pushed the latest version of this AI model generation tool to its limits to see if the upgraded resolution translates into better geometry for physical models.
Layerling, a new browser-based 3D modeling tool aimed squarely at people who want a printable part rather than a career in CAD. It requires no account or cloud service, keeps designs in the browser, and exports STL, OBJ, and STEP files. There’s also an MCP server that lets AI clients, such as Codex or Claude, work directly in the editor while you watch. So yes, apparently even dragging boxes around a build plate can now be delegated. It has already been updated dozens of times, so development does not appear to be lingering over coffee.
Autodesk has joined the grand tradition of announcing AI features before they actually exist. The company today announced plans to beef up Autodesk Assistant AI in Fusion so it can use project context to flag problems, trace knock-on effects, and help across design and manufacturing workflows. Users will also be able to hook in their own AI tools. For now, though, this is a roadmap, not a release. The expanded Assistant isn’t generally available, and Autodesk says rollout details are coming in 2027.
3D Spark’s new Voluminate platform promises to turn old drawings, DXFs, and even photos into useful 3D models in minutes. That sounds ideal for obsolete spare parts, so we tried it.
Makera has gotten its software ducks in a row to accommodate the intended audience for its beginner-friendly Z1 machine, and it all looks very familiar.
The browser-based CAD platform’s experimental AI Assistant generates functional assemblies, organic meshes, and profile-based designs from text with image references supported, too.
Looking for a full version of ZBrush 2026 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.
Meshy’s latest image-to-3D AI engine is all about alignment, making the generated model actually resemble the image you fed it before you get to the mesh.
The experimental SegviGen system can automatically identify individual components within a 3D model, and its researchers have already released the code, pretrained models, and an interactive demo.
We used Hi3D Studio to divide a humanoid model, add articulated connectors, and arrange the resulting parts for printing. The tools produced a usable result, but several essential steps have a learning curve.
Step up from TinkerCAD with this open-source parametric modeling tool that turns surface patterns into physical, 3D-printable geometry without needing a subscription—just keep in mind it's still an early beta.
Autodesk's Fusion CAD software is a powerful tool, but it's not supported by Linux. Read on for a few workarounds to get Fusion on Linux!
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, these are our top picks for the best CAD software for 3D printing.
Ditch your desktop. These 13 iPad and Android design apps let you model, sculpt, and export your 3D creations from anywhere.
From entry-level to professional, discover how the right jewelry design software perfects casts and prototypes.
PrintPal promises a city miniature from just a name. For America’s 250th, I chose the nation’s capital to see if it lives up to its claim.
Eric Utley, applications engineering manager at Protolabs, explains the engineering principles behind Gaudí's architecture and how they can help you design better support-free 3D prints.
A Brazilian engineering team used 3D scanning, scan-to-CAD software, and ABS 3D printing to recreate a damaged four-blade propeller for an industrial cooling system in record time.
By translating everyday language into precise parametric code, conversational AI tools are breaking down programming barriers of to make advanced 3D design more accessible.