Puppeteer is proposed for automatic rigging and animation of 3D objects. Given a 3D object, Puppeteer first automatically generates skeletal structures and skinning weights, then animates the rigged ...

Python has become a powerful ally for makers looking to automate and streamline 3D printing. From generating complex G-code with libraries like Gscrib to customizing slicing workflows in Cura and ...

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Founded by former OpenAI scientist Andrew Carr and former Google creative director Jonathan Jarvis, Cartwheel is bridging the gap between 2D vision and 3D execution. Macy is a writer on the AI Team.

Blender is shaping modern creative pipelines as 3D animation software becomes faster and more specialized. In 2026, many tools deliver stronger viewport performance optimization, handling massive ...

Have you ever considered how awesome it would be to 3D print your very own miniatures? We're talking proxies for Star Wars Legion and Warhammer to your custom D&D monsters or heroes via something like ...

3D printing has evolved very quickly. From slow bed-slingers with small print beds to fancy Core-XY printers with multiple nozzles and tool changers, we've come a long way. In 2026, multiple brands ...

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Glasses-free 3D was once hyped as the next evolution of digital displays, but the first wave collapsed under limited content, immature hardware, and poor user experience. Today, a new generation of ...

Apple researchers have created an AI model that reconstructs a 3D object from a single image, while keeping reflections, highlights, and other effects consistent across different viewing angles. Here ...

In recent weeks, Google has been busy adding AI features to all of its most popular apps. Following Gmail and Chrome, Maps is now the latest service to get a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the ...