Hello, we are launching a 3D printing business backend, where any user can upload a 3d model, create a product match, and we automatically fulfill, ship, and charge their card when an order comes in on their website or e-commerce store. Similar to Teleport by Slant3D, with expanded features. We have finished development, and are currently looking for 3d models to use in marketing content that:
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- Are well‑suited for commercialization (not too many parts, ideally 1 piece)
- Are unique and thoughtfully designed, yet practical for everyday use
- Balance strong functionality with clean, appealing form
- Are CC0, CC BY, CC BY‑SA, or CC BY‑ND
If anyone has any models that you think would fit this use case, please let us know. Or if you would be interested in a partnership where your models are available as a sort of starter pack, and you would get a % of revenue, please DM me.
Thank you
You can search and filter by the license criteria, on makerworld printables and thingiverse.
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Care to elaborate?
Thanks, I am aware of that, however I have had a hard time finding such models. We’ve spent hours looking for suitable models; however most CC models are low-quality/unsuitable for a product demo. We’ve found a few suitable ones on Printables; however I figured I’d ask the community to see if they have any ideas. We may just go the modeling route if we cannot find enough.
Well, sounds like you should find a designer you like with a decent library and get in on their patreon. Lots of the “patreon licenses” are rather permissive about using the prints in promo, which is perhaps more important to you than the normal goal of commercial print licensing. $10 for a marketing budget is hopefully absorbable.
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That’s absolutely a good idea, however the reason why we opted not to do that, is we wanted a model that wasn’t just free for us, but free for anyone. Although it’s only $10, our entire business model is to lower the barrier as much as possible. That’s why our platform is free to use, with no subscriptions or hidden fees. We want anyone to be able to watch the video and think, “That’s a great product idea I could sell,” without worrying about paywalls, subscriptions, or having to join multiple Patreon plans just to get started.
IMO sometimes you need to spend money to make money. Categorize it as marketing or product development or whatever and the $10 is about $4.99999million less than a lot of companies spend on those line items. Maybe you can partner with a creator and offer their prints as a default library if you compensate them a little more.
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You said it yourself
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Chances are someone is already doing that.
I think the segment is over saturated.
I can not agree with @bullocks more. Team up with creators. Commission models that you want to see. I think scalping for all the CC models you can find it a little trashy.
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Thank you, we’ll definitely look into that.
Yes, it is oversaturated, however the main goal wasn’t to sell it, but to demonstrate as a concept that 3d printing can produce unique, viable products.
You are contradicting yourself
Well proven already.
Power to you if you want to get into the game. But know you would be starting at a huge disadvantage. The concept is not particularly new.
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