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I bought my first 3D printer in 2025, thinking the hard part would be figuring out the printer itself. You know, learning about bed leveling, nozzle temperatures, which filament to use when; the usual stuff that sounds intimidating but is actually just following instructions of a saint youtuber who teaches you all this for free. Turns out, I was completely wrong. The actual nightmare? Making the models in the first place! Or rather I would say, finding out where to create the models. ...

Finding the Middle Ground I started building Solids because I couldn’t find a modeling tool that felt quite right for my daily 3D printing projects. I spend a lot of time on r/functionalprint, and I usually just need to design a quick bento box, a replacement knob, or a jar lid. Here is how I see the current landscape and where Solids fits in: Fusion 360 Fusion is an incredible piece of software. It uses a parametric kernel, which means it’s perfect for complex engineering and strict tolerances. However, for a quick one-week project, it can feel like overkill. The learning curve is steep, and having to log in or manage cloud files adds friction when you just want to get an idea out fast. ...

Welcome to the Solids Blog! This is our first blog post. We’ll be sharing insights about 3D geometry, computational design, and solid modeling. What to Expect Tutorials on 3D modeling concepts Tips and tricks for using Solids Behind-the-scenes development updates Community showcases Stay tuned for more content!