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Thanks to the 3D printing revolution, there are now a myriad of different applications for creating 3D models. Gone are the days where one would require an engineering degree to create even a basic model. Today there are web applications, tablet and phone apps! We have selected some of the notable applications available that are ideal for schools, students and teachers. Some are dead easy to use (thanks TinkerCAD) with others (looking at you Blender) have a steeper learning curve, but are oh so powerful. Teachers will appreciate that almost every one of these can be used in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Maths) in one way or another.

STL Finder

Discover hundreds of thousands of free 3D printable models.
Just download and print.

stlfinder.com

3D Builder

3D Builder is the best place to create, print and scan in 3D. You can easily personalise 3D models by embossing with text.

microsoft.com

ScupltGL

SculptGL is a powerful web sculpting application, powered by WebGL and JavaScript.
Clay modeling 2.0

stephanenginier.com

123 Sculpt

Create interesting and realistic 3D shapes with Autodesk 123D Sculpt 3D sculpting app, then download STL & 3D Print.

tinkercad.com/things

Meshmixer

Meshmixer is the ultimate tool for 3D mashups and remixes. Mash, mix, sculpt, stamp or paint your own 3D designs.

123dapp.com/meshmixer

Cookie Caster

Yum cookies, especially when you can create your own one-of-a-kind cookie cutter by 3D printing it.

cookiecaster.com

3D Slash

A brand new, web-based 3D modeling app reminiscent of Minecraft. This app has several tools for creating and printing your designs.

3dslash.net

Treebuild

A Minecraft inspired web 3d design app. Easily create, store, and 3D print your 8-bit designs brick-by-brick with Cube.

treebuild.com

Photo2Mesh

Convert photos, drawings, logos into 3D STL files ready for 3D printing.

3dprintingsystems.co.za

Blender

Blender is a free and open source 3D design and animation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline.

blender.org

3Dponics

Design, print and then build your own 3D printed hydroponics garden.

app.3dponics.com

Zotebook

A brilliant tablet app that recognises your rough sketches and turns them into precise 3D drawings ready for printing out.

blankslatesystems.com

Tinkercad

The easiest, fiercest 3D design tool around. Free, easy-to-learn online app anyone can use to create and print 3D models.

tinkercad.com

FormZ Edu

The FormZ Edu includes self-guided tutorials which are a great way to get started learning with FormZ Edu.

goo.gl/wXIRmP

Sketchup

Start by drawing lines and shapes. Push and pull surfaces to turn them into 3D forms. Stretch, copy, rotate to make anything you like.

sketchup.com

FreeCAD

FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler, allowing you to easily modify your design by going back into your model history.

freecadweb.org

3DTin

3DTin is a pioneer in browser-based 3D Modeling. The simple user interface has made it very accessible for 3D modeling.

3dtin.com

123 Design

The simplest way to get your ideas into 3D models. 123D Design is a free, powerful, yet simple 3D creation and editing tool.

tinkercad.com

Tinker Play

Tinker play allows you to design robots and creatures and then 3D print them to bring them to life.

123dapp.com/tinkerplay

Robot Factory

Robot Factory is a revolutionary app that allows anyone to create awesome 3D printed robots.

robotfactory.thinkerthing.com

123D Catch

Turn your photos into realistic 3D models by taking a series of photographs from different angles, then hit 3D print.

123dapp.com/catch

Makers Empire

Teachers achieve real learning outcomes, engage students in STEM topics and become confident in 3D printing technology.

makersempire.com

Openscad

Openscad is a 3D modeling program in which you type commands to alter objects, rather than interacting with them directly.

openscad.org

Madeup

Madeup is a programming language for teaching computer science. Learners code up shapes and print them.

goo.gl/u6Qq4O

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