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Shapr3D lands on the iPhone Duo (and other iPhones)

Sketch with Apple Pencil, model in detail, and send production-ready files. Plus, a viewer for every iPhone.

By
Shapr3D
October 27, 2026

Pricing and marketing your 3D print designs: Q&A with Thangs team

Thangs’ Eleanor Whitney shares how to price your 3D printable designs, choose subscriptions or commercial licenses, and build an audience that buys.

By
Lauren Reed
October 20, 2026

From hobby to side hustle: 6 ways to start a 3D printing business

Get tips from a 3D printing business owner on making money with your 3D printer, from listing designs online to selling 3d printed objects to commissioned projects.

By
Lauren Reed
October 20, 2026

How to 3D print a USB-C desk fan with a 120 mm PC fan

Build a quiet, tilting USB-C desk fan from a 120 mm PC fan and a PWM controller board. Parts list, assembly steps, and free print files from Built in Shapr3D.

By
Shapr3D
October 7, 2026

How to share or sell your 3D print files online

Compare 3D print design file sites and learn how to publish and sell your model online.

By
Lauren Reed
October 7, 2026

Rapid prototyping in 3D printing: How it works, benefits, and process

See why rapid prototyping with 3D printing is an important process for professionals and home designers.

By
Lauren Reed
October 6, 2026

Why did my 3D print fail? Troubleshooting 3D printing issues

Learn about the most common reasons for failed 3D prints and how you can fix them.

By
Lauren Reed
October 6, 2026

Filament types: How to choose the right material for 3D printing

Every filament is different. Here's how to choose the right one for your project.

By
Lauren Reed
September 24, 2026

Why you need a slicer + the best 3D slicer software in 2026

Learn everything about slicer software: the bits it translates to your 3D printer, the solutions available, and how to put one to work on your next print.

By
Lauren Reed
September 24, 2026

What to look for when buying a 3D printer: An expert weighs in

Specs don't matter as much as you think. Here's what actually makes a 3D printer worth buying.

By
Lauren Reed
September 20, 2026

How to design 3D prints: 5 tips from an industrial designer

Get expert tips from a product designer and a list of questions to help guide you in the design process.

By
Lauren Reed
September 17, 2026

3D printing basics: How to design and print your first model

Learning 3D printing doesn’t have to be difficult. Our 3D printer guide for beginners covers all the basics, from what you can print to how to use a 3D printer

By
Shapr3D
September 9, 2026

The best CAD software for 3D printing: Top 10 picks in 2026

Explore the best CAD software for 3D printing to streamline your 3D design and printing workflow.

By
Lauren Reed
March 10, 2026

Boundary representation (b-rep): What it is, and why it’s a problem in CAD

Learn all about boundary representation (b-reps), the mathematical basis for describing geometry in CAD, and why it’s such a problem for CAD users.

By
István Csanády
January 27, 2026

Kenwood validates 10x more design concepts with VR reviews in Shapr3D

Kenwood's design team went from one Shapr3D user to team-wide adoption of the entire design process, accelerating design sprints and reviews with the Apple Vision Pro.

By
Zsofi Budai
January 20, 2026

3D printed jigs and fixtures: Benefits and best practices

Learn the benefits of 3D printed jigs and fixtures, including faster production, design flexibility, and significant cost savings for manufacturers.

By
Lauren Reed
January 13, 2026

Axon's New Ventures Labs: Powering rapid iteration with Shapr3D

In Axon's New Ventures Labs, the team builds and tests new product ideas fast with Shapr3D.

By
Zsofi Budai
January 8, 2026

From mental models to 3D models

Learn how Wurtec's team transformed their workflow by replacing confusing sketches and lengthy explanations with clear 3D models, cutting project times from weeks to days with Shapr3D.

By
Zsofi Budai
July 27, 2025

How 3M’s Kempten team streamlined prototyping and production with Shapr3D

Discover how 3M's technical team transformed their workflow from hand sketches to precise 3D models, reducing prototype times from 4-8 weeks to same-day delivery with Shapr3D's intuitive design tools.

By
Zsofi Budai
July 4, 2025

How Sohbi Craft upskilled its workforce with Shapr3D

Reducing equipment design time by up to 90%, saving €56,000 in internal costs, and unlocking €24,000 in new revenue—while transforming company-wide collaboration and innovation.

By
Zsofi Budai
May 8, 2025

Prototypes next day: Kenwood leverages real-time concepting to iterate results instantly

Kenwood Limited leverages real-time concepting via a Siemens Parasolid kernel. Combined with multidevice visual communication, teams align with real-time concepting.

By
Zsofi Budai
January 15, 2024

How Get It Made delivers more with accessible CAD

Explore how Get It Made does away with the standard steep learning curve, difficult retention, and limited accessibility of CAD to slash costs and deliver more using Shapr3D.

By
Shapr3D
November 14, 2023

3Dsystec team breaks down communication & workflow barriers with Shapr3D

Learn how the 3Dsystec team breaks down communication and workflow barriers using the easy adoptability, mobility, and multi-device support of Shapr3D.

By
Daniel Rosner
September 11, 2023

Northwestern Cathodic slashes costs by 70% while manufacturing 60% faster

By equipping their team with Shapr3D, Northwestern Cathodic transforms operations. The result is 60% faster manufacturing and a surplus of $750,000 in profit.

By
Daniel Rosner
September 1, 2023

How does Direct Modeling actually work?

Our CEO, Istvan Csanady, is back with an in-depth piece on the ins and outs of Direct Modeling.

By
István Csanády
July 18, 2023

Eclipse Furniture delivers custom furniture 60% faster than competitors

Traditional furniture design company levels up with Shapr3D

By
Daniel Rosner
June 30, 2023

Behind the Shapr3D user interface refresh

How did our Design Team tackle the Shapr3D user interface refresh? Alex, Product Designer, shares how we remove CAD barriers to deliver a multidevice workflow.

By
Alex Marton
June 15, 2023

How Sohbi Craft implemented a production line in under 4 months

This is how you get a full production line ready in record time with Shapr3D.

By
Zsofi Budai
May 31, 2023

Hubbardton Forge Senior designer achieves 30% time savings getting product to market

After switching from AutoCAD and hand-built models to Shapr3D, designer at Hubbardton Forge drastically decreased concepting and production speed.

By
Daniel Rosner
May 2, 2023

Rev Limit Customs delivers faster custom hot rod design & manufacturing with fewer people

Rev Limit Customs beats industry-wide shortages by boosting team communication and speeding up production using Shapr3D. Here’s how.

By
Daniel Rosner
April 11, 2023

What is CAD: the technological foundations of CAD software

Get a full grasp of how CAD software are built up, narrated by our CEO, István Csanády.

By
István Csanády
March 21, 2023

How Buckeye Metal Works cut part design time by 50%

Learn how Buckeye Metal Works utilized the mobile and multidevice benefits of Shapr3D to be able to reduce their part design time by 50%

By
Daniel Rosner
March 13, 2023

Prototype modeling methods

6 methods for developing your concept and minimizing production costs from pen and paper to digital and even creating full scale models

By
Adam Miklosi
March 1, 2023

History of CAD

The people, companies and computer cystems that changed forever the practice of engineering and manufacturing. A "brief" history of CAD by David E. Weisberg.

By
David Weisberg
December 12, 2022

Conceptual solid modeling for design teams

As head of product design, Samuele leads a team of 6 designers. He uses Shapr3D to develop and maintain Dometic's design language and work with his team.

By
Daniel Rosner
August 1, 2022

Building a movement for electric vehicles

The Jaunt team is reimagining classic Land Rovers and converting them into fun and sustainable electric vehicles. See how they rebuild a handmade classic.

By
Reka Forgach
August 1, 2022

Designing bottles for big brand beverages

SIPA is the leading bottle manufacturing company in the world. Packaging design and development manager Cheng Feng designs model concepts in Shapr3D.

By
Reka Forgach
August 1, 2022

Shapr3D AR support is here

Here’s the thing. 3D modeling is supposed to visualize the future, light up imaginations, and open up new possibilities. Our latest release rides the AR wave of Apple’s latest built-in solutions, so that you can put your models into play.

By
Daniel Rosner
November 4, 2020

Shapr3D wins the Apple Design Award

Here's a little insight into the values and focus that got us there by the team's CEO, István Csanády.

By
Shapr3D
June 20, 2020

The best Windows PC for CAD: How to choose your device for Shapr3D

Which Windows PC is best for CAD? Learn what matters when choosing a PC for Shapr3D: CPU, RAM, GPU, touch and pen input, and storage.

By
Shapr3D
August 28, 2026

The best Mac for CAD: How to choose your device for Shapr3D

Which iPad is best for CAD? Learn what matters when choosing an iPad for Shapr3D: chip, RAM, Apple Pencil compatibility, and storage.

By
Shapr3D
August 28, 2026

The best iPad for CAD: How to choose your device for Shapr3D

Which iPad is best for CAD? Learn what matters when choosing an iPad for Shapr3D: chip, RAM, Apple Pencil compatibility, and storage.

By
Shapr3D
August 28, 2026

9 furniture design software to try in 2026

Discover nine furniture design software options for 2026. Compare features, pricing, and ease of use to find the best program for hobbyists or professionals.

By
Lauren Reed
February 23, 2026

Easiest CAD software: Top picks for beginners in 2026

Looking for the easiest CAD software? Explore our 2026 guide to beginner-friendly CAD tools for simple, intuitive 3D modeling.

By
Lauren Reed
January 23, 2026
CAD Software Comparison 2025

Complete analysis of 11 leading platforms for manufacturing

By
Shapr3D
September 17, 2025
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