Can AI Create 3D Meshes Good Enough for 3D Printing?

In this video, I test three cutting-edge AI tools — Trellis, Hunyuan3D, and Rodin — to see how far this technology has come. I walk through the entire process from image generation to mesh cleanup to 3D printing the final results. Spoiler: some were surprisingly good... and some were total fails. Along the way, we’ll talk about how these tools actually work under the hood, the ethical challenges around AI and copyright, and what this all means for artists, designers, and makers in the years ahead. 🔧 Want to Build Smarter Projects? I’m putting together a new digital guide called Creative Problem Solving for Makers — it’s all about how to break down real-world problems and turn them into satisfying DIY builds using the tools you already own. Join the waitlist here to get early access + updates as it comes together: 👉 https://daverigdesign.kit.com/creativ... 🧠 Want to try the models yourself? A few are available for free on my Patreon, with the full set in the Maker’s Vault tier: ▶️   / daverigdesign   🛠️ Tools featured: • Trellis ➜ https://github.com/Microsoft/TRELLIS?... • Hunyuan3D ➜ https://3d-models.hunyuan.tencent.com/ • Rodin ➜ https://hyper3d.ai/ • Photoshop for photo editing ============================= ⚡ Visit my amazon store for a list of products I've used in builds ============================= ▶️ https://amzn.to/3vvFOP2 ============================= 📸Printers: ============================= ▶️ Ender3 V3 ➜ Creality Store: http://shrsl.com/4ia14 ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/4anAPzr ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/4cMzd3M ▶️ K1 Max: ➜ Creality Store: = http://shrsl.com/4iafi ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/3wfDTPl ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/4aTnY8u ▶️ Saturn 4 Ultra ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/4eZAZyV ➜ Amazon.com = https://amzn.to/3U7iGj8 ▶️ Neptune 4 Max ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/4eWz5iq ➜ Amazon.com = https://amzn.to/3zLevmr ▶️ Sunlu S4 Dryer ➜ Sunlu Store: = https://www.sunlu.com/products/sunlu-... ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/3zIZVuZ ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/3xNS92A ============================= 📸Camera's gear: ============================= ▶️ Sony EV Z10 ii ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/44Fn9jc ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/4cHoGXU ▶️ Sigma lens ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/4jLEUli ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/4lGCcPE ▶️ DJI Mic 2 ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/3EBxS3x ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/3EvcbST ▶️ Rode PodMic ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/4ivTRa6 ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/44BRNdc ▶️ DJI Action 3 ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/48Uz8Yz ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/3x3WePd ▶️ Gopro Hero9 Black: ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/48IDkLP ➜ Amazon.com = https://amzn.to/48TeqsG ▶️ iPhone Pro Max 15 ▶️ Samsung T7 external HHD ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/4awe4ZZ ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/43yUAlb ▶️ Phone to HHD USB-C cable ➜ Amazon.ca = https://amzn.to/3TAmrhb ➜ Amazone.com = https://amzn.to/3IBqBz5 These are amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Using these links helps support this channel. Thank you! ============================= 📽Stock footage and graphics: https://motionarray.com/refer-to-frie... ============================= 🎵 Music by Epidemic sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/kj1acc =============================