MakerBot PrintShop's Shape Maker Turns 2D Drawings into 3D Models
Laura McQuarrie — April 20, 2015 — Art & Design
With many 3D printing machines coming down in cost, this mode of creation is becoming more affordable and accessible to the public—MakerBot's PrintShop makes it even more so with its tools for modeling.
A new update to the MakerBot PrintShop app unveiled a new feature called Shape Maker, which transforms 2D sketches into models that can be used for 3D printing. Unless you're using an intutive program or app in the creation of your own 3D-printed design, a knowledge of CAD software is generally required. Shape Maker bypasses this need by making it possible for anyone to create a design and see it come into fruition. As MakerBot's CEO Joey Neal says: "If you can draw a sketch, you can use MakerBot Shape Maker to transform your creations from the flat 2D world of pen and paper to the exciting 3D world of 3D printing."
A new update to the MakerBot PrintShop app unveiled a new feature called Shape Maker, which transforms 2D sketches into models that can be used for 3D printing. Unless you're using an intutive program or app in the creation of your own 3D-printed design, a knowledge of CAD software is generally required. Shape Maker bypasses this need by making it possible for anyone to create a design and see it come into fruition. As MakerBot's CEO Joey Neal says: "If you can draw a sketch, you can use MakerBot Shape Maker to transform your creations from the flat 2D world of pen and paper to the exciting 3D world of 3D printing."
Trend Themes
1. Accessible 3D Modeling - Developing affordable and intuitive tools for 3D modeling will make 3D printing more accessible to the public.
2. Simplifying 3D Printing - The development of new tools for 3D printing such as MakerBot's Shape Maker can simplify the process, making it easier for individuals and businesses to create their own custom designs.
3. 2d-to-3d Transformation - Tools that can transform 2D sketches into 3D models like MakerBot's Shape Maker can revolutionize the way in which individuals and businesses approach the process of 3D design.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can continue to innovate by creating affordable and intuitive tools for 3D modeling like MakerBot's Shape Maker.
2. Architecture and Construction - Simplifying the 3D printing process for architects and construction companies through the use of tools like MakerBot's Shape Maker could lead to the creation of more precise and customized designs.
3. Education - Developing easy-to-use 3D modeling tools like MakerBot's Shape Maker could help introduce students to the world of 3D printing and potentially inspire future innovation in the industry.
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