Threeding is an online marketplace and community for the exchange and sale of designs and templates related to
3D printing
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer ...
and
modeling. The platform allows users to create personal storefronts where they can list and sell 3D-printable models to a global audience. It is one of several repositories within the
3D printing
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer ...
industry.
History
Threeding was founded in 2013 by Stan Partalev, Cveta-Maria Partaleva, and Tony Kiitpov. Stan and Cveta-Maria, a brother-and-sister duo, were students at the
National Academy of Arts in Bulgaria when they came up with the idea for the platform. Their goal was to create a marketplace where users could easily exchange 3D-printable files and contribute to the growing 3D printing industry. The team's background in art and design helped them curate a collection of 3D models that attracted global interest.
Since its inception, Threeding has grown into a platform for exchanging 3D-printable models. It offers users the opportunity to set up personal storefronts and sell their designs to a global audience. As of 2024, the marketplace is home to over 15,000 models.
3D printing of cultural heritage
The marketplace has become well-known for its partnerships with museums and cultural institutions across Eastern Europe which allow users to access 3D scans of historical artifacts. Several Eastern European historical and archaeological museums, including the Regional Museums of
Varna and
Pernik
Pernik ( ) is List of cities and towns in Bulgaria, a town in western Bulgaria (about south-west of Sofia) with a population of 70,285 . Pernik is the most populated town in western Bulgaria after Sofia. It is the main town of Pernik Province an ...
in Bulgaria, have entered into cooperation agreements with Threeding. Threeding creates
3D scans of museum exhibitions and artifacts from their permanent collections and the museums are able to sell these digital 3D scans through virtual stores. The available 3D printing models include historical artifacts and architectural features from prehistoric, ancient, medieval, and modern periods.
See also
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3D printing marketplace
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3D printing
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. It can be done in a variety of processes in which material is deposited, joined or solidified under computer ...
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3D modeling
In 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical coordinate-based Computer representation of surfaces, representation of a surface of an object (inanimate or living) in Three-dimensional space, three dimensions vi ...
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STL (file format)
STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems. Chuck Hull, the inventor of stereolithography and 3D Systems’ founder, reports that the file extension is an abbreviation for ''stereolithography'', al ...
References
External links
* {{Official website, https://www.threeding.com/
3D printing websites
Companies of Bulgaria
3D printer companies
3D graphics art
Bulgarian companies established in 2013