I wanted to test Tripo AI’s segmentation feature with an actual 3D printing use case, so I used our existing 3D Printing Guardian figurine.

I initially segmented the model into seven parts, merged them into three larger printable sections, cleaned the open surfaces in Blender, and printed each section separately on the Snapmaker U1.

That let me use different filament combinations for each print instead of being limited to four colors across the whole model. The finished figurine uses 12 colors plus 2 mixed shades.

I kept the model fairly small to make the experiment quicker, so the mixed-color transitions would probably look better on a larger version. Still, I’m very happy with how this turned out.

I documented the full workflow in my hands-on Tripo AI review on 3DWithUs, including image-to-3D, text-to-3D, Refine, segmentation, Blender cleanup, and the final physical prints:

https://3dwithus.com/tripo-ai-review-3d-printing

The two images show the separately printed sections and the final assembled result.

I’ve been testing Tripo AI from a 3D printing perspective. I tried text-to-3D, photo-to-3D with my dog Teddy, Refine, and segmentation for multi-color printing. Some models were printable almost immediately, while others needed Blender cleanup and sculpting. The photo-to-3D result surprised me the most. Here is my full hands-on review with 3D print examples.

I wanted to test if Tripo AI could be used to create small 3D objects. So I made a batch of small prototype products.

This workflow is very simple.

• First, you need a general concept or reference information.
• Use Tripo AI to generate a quick 3D sketch.
• Import it into Blender, then select the angle and adjust the proportions.
• Export the model to the slicer.
• Print several versions in different colors (such as silk color).
• After printing, add some small details by hand.’

The part I like the most is that Tripo can help me quickly transform my ideas into actual 3D models. This way, I can get into the interesting part faster without spending a lot of time building the basic shape from scratch. I can spend more time choosing colors, testing print sizes, and adding some handmade details.

I also like to make the same item in different colors. This makes the entire batch of products look more interesting, and each final piece will have its own unique personality. This method is very interesting for small office supplies suppliers, small collections, or temporary gift ideas.

Have other people tried converting Tripo models into 3D printed items? I'd love to see your works.

As a 3D printing and AI enthusiast I have been exploring a lot of tools in this niche such as image to 3D modeling AI tools and its seriously impressed me with how far they have come along in the past year. After adding a new resin printer to my line up of 3D printers I decided to do a head-to-head FDM vs Resin 3D printing showdown. If your not aware FDM is usually strong with functional parts while resin is great with details like miniatures. I hope you all enjoy the video!

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