Threeding

Threeding
Database
Industry 3D Printing, e-Commerce, Marketplace
Area served
 Worldwide
Website Threeding.com

Threeding is an online 3D Printing Marketplace and community for trading and free exchange of files ready for 3D printing. The website follows in the tradition of open marketplace, giving sellers personal storefronts where they list their 3D printable models and make them available for the global audience. Threeding is one of the several 3D files repositories that have emerged with the fast-growing 3D printing industry.[1]

History

Threeding was started in 2013 by a group of students from the Bulgarian National Academy of Arts. The website quickly became very popular among CAD designers, hobbyists and tech geeks. Significant parts of the 3D objects available at Threeding are digital copies of historical artifacts which is a new line in the world of 3D printing repositories. Several Eastern European historical and archaeological museums have also opened stores and sell 3D printable models of their exhibits via Threeding.[2][3][4]

Concept

Threeding works in a manner similar to early eBay. In order to sell 3D printing models on Threeding, users must register and thus, create a store. Creating a store and uploading a product on Threeding is free, however the website charges a commission for each sale. The website does not charge anything for free sharing of 3D models. Buying 3D printing models is intuitive and similar to any other eCommerce website: a buyer browses through the website and once finds a model, he/she click Add to Cart and proceed to Check-out. The website has integrated Paypal and the major Credit cards.[5]

3D Printing Cultural Heritage

Several Eastern European historical and archaeological museums have signed cooperation agreements with Threeding and opened virtual stores. Threeding 3D scans museums' exhibits and the museums sell the digital 3D scans through their virtual stores. The available 3D printing models are historical artifacts from the prehistoric period, ancient time, medieval and the modern history.[6][7][8][9]

References

  1. ↑ “Sharing and paid exchange of 3D printable files”, 3D Printer Cafe, Jan 10, 2014
  2. ↑ “Printable Heritage: How Threeding is 3D Printing History”, THRE3D, March 20, 2014
  3. ↑ “Bulgaria Feels the Benefit of History With Three-d-(print)ing Cooperation”, 3D Printing Industry, March 6, 2014
  4. ↑ "3D printing marketplace Threeding re-launches with fresh new look"
  5. ↑ “In Bulgaria, an eBay for 3D Printable Designs Called Threeding Emerges”, On 3D Printing, January 11, 2014
  6. ↑ “Museum Sells Its Collection - As 3D Prints”, Fabbaloo, April 7, 2014
  7. ↑ “Bulgarian 3D model Marketplace partners with Regional Museum”, 3DERS, April 3, 2014
  8. ↑ “Bulgarian 3D Printing Marketplace Teams Up with Regional Museum”, On 3D Printing, March 4, 2014
  9. ↑ "Rare Museum Artifacts, Now Available for Purchase and Print at 3D Design Marketplace, Threeding"
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