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AI Slop’ Threatens Viability of 3D Model Platforms as Content Moderation Struggles to Keep Up
AI slop is going to cause a transformation in 3D model repositories.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2024 Edition
There are many online sources for printable 3D content, but where are they?
3D Printing in the Years Ahead: A Glimpse into the AI-Powered Future of Desktop Printers
Last week I forecasted what a typical desktop FFF 3D printer of 2026 might look like. This week let’s go further ahead.
The Rise of Memberships: Monetizing 3D Model Repositories for the Future
3D model repositories seem to be shifting into a common monetization mode: memberships.
Major Problems Ahead for 3D Model Repositories?
There could be a huge problem for 3D model repositories like Printables, Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory and others in the very near future.
The Impossible Problem of 3D Content Management
Recent controversies at popular 3D model repositories expose a fundamental problem with 3D content.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2021 Edition
There are many online sources for printable 3D content, but where are they?