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This is a big time for us all, as we enter the magical realm of big data. We had a few busy months crunching data, trying to make sense of all the tips & tricks and industry secrets. Finally, we have something really cool to show you! This is your shortest way to becoming a best-selling 3D artist. For the first time in our history, we're sharing with you this exclusive data that will help...

Digital art is one of the best examples of the level of patience that can be achieved by a dedicated professional. Countless hours put into these awe-inspiring 3D models have translated into something that we proudly call a standing-ovation moment. We have collected 32 male 3D models that will most likely take your breath away (unless you're so excited you're already holding it). Leave your thoughts in the comments! 1. 3D designer Ji Hee Lee...

We all heard about the 3D printing technology bending and breaking the fashion world rules. To be honest, it's old news. What everyone's digging into right now is the successful cases. What's trending? So we're here to clear that mist for you, fashionistas - don't click away. 1. Suddenly, diamonds are everyone's best friend. Thanks to 3D printers. 'A Titanium Rock', 3D-printed brooch by DAMN 2. Keep this under your watch, hipsters. (sorry, couldn't resist)...

When you look into the future, what do you see? Super smart technologies, robotics, smart living and most certainly – 3D printing. Our kids will live in a completely new world, so our job is to make their transition as smooth as possible. We have talked extensively about the ways that 3D printing is changing the world, leaving no spheres of life untouched – education and children’s market being no exception. What potential does 3D...

Don’t we all love a good look? Adding a classy touch to your personality with custom made pieces of jewellery or translating your own ideas into fabulous jewellery designs is no longer the case of being extra rich. Extra rich in creativity is all you need to be – 3D printing will do the rest. Haven’t got a single clue what we’re on about? Here are some of the earth-shattering, inspirational ideas we collected. [We...

Someone recently said that we live in a world of smart phones and dumb people. Pessimistic, isn’t it? But let’s take a step back and rephrase the statement - we live in a world of smart technologies and even smarter people who are brave and creative to use the new technologies in a proper way! To show you that there’s no magic between technology and idea, CGTrader teamed up with Shapeways to materialise some of...

Look, it's a Superman! No, it's a bird! No, it's a plane! Planes are something that always attracts people attention, as it is always fascinating to see a huge steel machine flying. Since the period of Renaissance and incredible inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, people tried to find out how they could fly. You know the rest - The Wright Brothers, their experiments, the beginning of the aviation and it went just in a snap....

CGTrader designers are so talented, that buyers sometimes think their models are real. A car for 119 USD? A pair of shoes for 30 USD? No wonder the customers sometimes get confused with these amazing, photorealistic 3D models available for sale. And yet, 3D models are actually becoming real. 3D printing can turn many digital 3D models to real, physical products. This technology is becoming a viable alternative to factories and production lines, changing the...

After freezing cold winter finally came long waited spring. Just several steps separate us from the summertime all of us are dreaming about. Summer season for some of us means laying at the beach on the seaside, for others – riding a bike to work, going to the village for a rest, gathering berries in the forest, travelling abroad: climbing the mountains or maybe visiting exotic places. Unfortunately, those several steps are still separating us...

It is expected that 3D printing will explode in 2014. A few key patents are going to expire this year. It will provide ability to use the materials which had not been available for use freely for 3D printing. That will create broader possibilities to use 3D printing to manufacture parts for final products introduced to the market. In other words, new 3D printing opportunities will provide a possibility to use more materials for production....