On a computer screen in a lab, a scattered cluster of stone flakes suddenly snaps together into a single, razor-edged tool, each fragment rotating and locking into place as if time is running in ...

This paper is part two in the 3D design series (download part one Designing 3D Objects on Embedded Devises). 3D objects are becoming more and more common on embedded devices, for they convey a lot of ...

Digital tools allow archaeologists to identify similarities between fragments and artifacts and potentially recover previously unknown parts of their stories.

Roblox announced Monday that it’s launching the first iteration of its 3D model, dubbed “Cube,” to allow creators to create 3D objects using generative AI. The company also launched an open source ...

A new method significantly advances 3D imaging of reflective surfaces. The approach integrates techniques known from high-precision optical 3D metrology and computer vision, and could benefit ...

Apple wants to make it easy to trace 3D objects on iPads, iPhones, and Macs. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number US 20240319867 A1) for “Systems, Methods, and User Interfaces for Object ...

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.

Note to editor: Additional images and videos are available through Dropbox. The Smithsonian has created interactive Instagram experiences using 3D models of celestial objects generated from data ...