Useful Links
3D Creation Lab on twitter
Follow us on Twitter
http://twitter.com/3dcreationlab
Terrainprint
TerrainPrint can create a 3D model of anywhere on earth. Use our software which works just like Google Earth to choose where you would like to get a model of and then our 3D printers will produce a physical model for you. Personally customised models of h
http://www.terrainprint.co.uk
Cobra Digital Printing
Cobra Digital Printing is one of 3D Creation Labs sister companies, it offers a wide format printing service including banners, posters, signs, custom labels and stickers, vehicle graphics and exhibition stands and displays.
http://www.cobra-digital.co.uk
Sharp Focus 3D
How do you market and sell a product or building that does not yet exist?
3D visualization is the answer!
We take your ideas, floorplans, blueprints, CAD plans or hand drawings and turn them into a realistic vision of how the final product or buildi
http:/www.sharpfocus3d.co.uk
Fabbers Market
The online marketplace connecting the world of manufacturing and fabrication with the world of industrial and product design.
http://www.fabbersmarket.com/
Mini Magics
Mini Magics is a free STL viewer that will tell you if there are any errors in your model. We use its bigger brother Magics to fix and view your meshes so by using this you will see what we see when we import your models.
http://www.materialise.com/materialise/view/en/1248872-MiniMagics.html
Wohlers Associates
Wohlers associates publish the Wohlers Report every year, this is the industry bible.
http://www.wohlersassociates.com/
OGLE: The OpenGLExtractor
OGLE (i.e. OpenGLExtractor) is an open source software package by the Eyebeam OpenLab that allows for the capture and re-use of 3D geometry data from 3D graphics applications running on Microsoft Windows
http://ogle.eyebeamresearch.org/
The Blender organisation
Free 3D modelling software
http://www.blender.org
Alibre Express 3D modelling software
Free 3D modelling software
http://www.alibre.com
Daz 3D studio
Free 3D modelling software
http://www.daz3d.com
CB Model Pro
Free 3D modelling software
http://www.cbmodelpro.com
Google Sketchup
Free 3D modelling software
http://sketchup.google.com
Caligari Truespace
Free 3D modelling software (now owned by Microsoft)
http://www.caligari.com
Meshlab
Free software for processing meshes
http://meshlab.sourceforge.net
Accutrans 3D
Accutrans 3D is almost free ($20) for processing of meshes
http://www.micromouse.ca
Rhino 3D
Professional 3D modelling software
http://www.rhino3d.com
IronCAD
Professional 3D modelling software
http://www.ironcad.com
ViaCAD
Professional 3D modelling software
http://www.punchcad.com/products/viacad2d3d.htm
XSI
Professional 3D modelling software
http://www.softimage.com
Lightwave
Professional 3D modelling software
http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/index.php
Maya
Professional 3D modelling software
http://www.strata.com
3DS Max
Professional 3D modelling software
http://www.autodesk.com
Autodesk Autocad
Professional 2D/3D CAD software
http://www.autodesk.com
Autodesk inventor
Professional 3D modelling software
http://www.autodesk.com
Pro/engineer
Professional 3D modelling software - engineering bias
http://www.ptc.com
Catia
Professional 3D modelling software - engineering bias
http://www.3ds.com
Solidedge
Professional 3D modelling software - engineering bias
http://www.solidedge.com
Solidworks
Professional 3D modelling software - engineering bias
http://www.solidworks.com
Surface normals info
Wikipedia article on Surface Normals
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_normals
Direct Digital Manufacture (DDM) info
Wikipedia article on Direct digital manufacture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Digital_Manufacturing
Rapid prototyping info
Wikipedia article on Rapid prototyping
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_prototyping
3D Printing info
Wikipedia article on 3D printing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing
UK Business Directory
UK Business link directory
http://www.b2b-directory-uk.co.uk
Prototype Zone
Prototype Zone is a community website that explores all aspects of Rapid Prototypeing. There are Prototyping Profiles, Rapid Proto Videos, Prototype Forums, Invention Photos, Prototyping eBooks, and more. Come help us build the best Rapid Prototype Resour
http://www.prototypezone.com
Manufacturing Industries Directory
UK manufacturing Industries Directory
http://www.manufacturingindustries.co.uk/
Hotskins
Nothing to do with 3D printing, but these skins are cool! Add personality & style to your iphone 3G and 3Gs by selecting a unique or custom design from their creative collection of Hotskins
http://www.hotskins.co.uk
