Authors

Zsofi Budai

Zsofi Budai is a product marketing manager at Shapr3D. Prior to joining Shapr3D, she held marketing roles at companies specializing in construction software. A professionally trained actor, she brings her background in storytelling to her product marketing focus, tapping into customer pain points and motivations to develop narratives that speak to Shapr3D’s user base. She received her certification in marketing and business administration from UC Berkeley.

Articles

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.

Case study
Consumer electronics
Design and R&D
By
Zsofi Budai
January 20, 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.

Case study
Design and R&D
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.

Case study
Heavy machinery
Manufacturing
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.

Case study
Heavy machinery
Manufacturing
By
Zsofi Budai
July 4, 2025
From first success to full transformation

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.

Case study
Heavy machinery
Manufacturing
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.

Case study
Consumer electronics
Design and R&D
By
Zsofi Budai
January 15, 2024

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.

Case study
Automotive
Manufact. Ops
By
Zsofi Budai
May 31, 2023