Whispering Gibbon is offering a free beta trial use of its Perfected3D software, which converts designs into models for easy 3D printing.
Imagine being able to simply 3D print a model of your favorite video game creation with just the press of a button. Currently, it takes a little more effort than that; the process of turning a design into a 3D print requires time and skill.
Whispering Gibbon is a UK-based tech firm hoping to change that. Their technology could help users create 3D models which they can then quickly and easily print.
The service, called Perfected3D, is now being offered for free to UK-based companies as part of a beta trial. Joining the trial is simple and the beta service is free to use online — companies only need access to a 3D printer and they’re good to go.
The aim of the trial is to show that 3D printing technology can be more accessible and efficient. This is because Perfected3D automates the whole printing process. Joe Stevens is founder and CEO of Whispering Gibbon. He explains:
“Traditionally 3D data has been manipulated to be viewed on screens. It has been created to be viewed and now people are starting to print them, but the object that is viewed is not printable. There might be small holes in the product or it might be too thin. Most 3D models are manually ‘hand-fixed’ to make them print ready, which is costly and time consuming. By fully automating the process our platform keeps costs down and enables scale.”
Perfected3D Makes 3D Printing More Accessible?
This year, Creative England invested in Whispering Gibbon to help the company focus on the launch of their software. After a rebrand, and a name change from RenderFab to Perfected3D, the trial is underway.
So far, the technology is proving particularly useful for companies working with architectural models or video games. By using Perfected3D, companies can convert scenes or architectural designs into 3D models which are ready to print.
“This makes 3D printing much more accessible for smaller companies and cost effective for bigger companies,” continues Stevens, “allowing them to create personalised content and easily scale up.”
Lockwood Publishing is a company which is already using the service. You may know them from their online video game Avakin Life. Joel Kemp is director at Lockwood Publishing and he explains:
“This tech allows the users of our app, Avakin Life to turn their unique video game creations into 3D print ready models and we have been really impressed with the results.”
Currently, only those in the UK are able to test the technology. But, don’t worry as after the trial, Whispering Gibbon plans to release the tech to a much larger audience of three million users worldwide. Head to the official website to find out more.
