Traditional methods for replicating textures involve using specialized tactile sensors—such as GelSight, developed at MIT—that physically touch an object to capture its surface microgeometry ...

A new technique enables makers to finely tune the color, shade, and texture of 3D-printed objects using only one material. The method is faster and uses less material than other approaches.

PartCrafter is an open-source tool for generating 3D meshes from 2D images. It is based on artificial intelligence.

An object on screen for 3 seconds that only takes up 5 pixels doesn’t need great textures. Same for forests, a field full of rocks , or even crowds of people etc. I’d say that’s a useful ...

Adobe Substance 3D’s AI features can turn text into backgrounds and textures. Two new beta tools for Adobe Substance can generate object textures and staging environments using text descriptions.

However, if you wish to form a 3D object, use a JPEG with some depth and ensure the image isn't flat. For better results, avoid using images with holes, glare, and sunlight. How to use Symmetry ...

Adding textures is a great way to experiment with giving 3D prints a different look, and [PandaN] shows off a method of adding a wood grain effect in a way that’s easy to play around with. It… ...

Ponzu: Best for texture generation; ... You can easily create 3D objects, and Spline provides features to edit the materials of these objects, add interactivity like animations, ...

It maps the object and adds a three dimensional texture on top of it that matches the geometry of the object. For example, you can enter a text prompt to create texture for a 3D wooden treasure chest.

Oct 12, 2024: New 3D printing technique creates unique objects quickly and with less waste (Nanowerk News) Multimaterial 3D printing enables makers to fabricate customized devices with multiple colors ...