Allegorithmic introduces the 3D Print collection for Substance Source. With 50 new assets, designers will be able to pre-visualize their products, using digital materials that replicated the layers, marks and surface textures of objects that have gone through the 3D-printing process.

A 3D printed design that is from the new 3D print collection (Allegorithmic)

Mimicking the look of the 3D printing process required Allegorithmic to conduct months of research, incorporating the insights of design industry professionals and an in-house team of 3D artists. During these months, Allegorithmic cataloged the surface attributes most commonly found in 3D printed materials. Everything from the characteristic layer-by-layer texture to process-driven imperfections that provide visual realism has been represented, producing 40 materials and 10 printed meshes that can be dropped into any 3D scene for quick visualization.

Each material has specific parameters that allow users to vary the visual attributes. Variations are non-destructive, and range from color and roughness to slice shape and regularity. Printer head variations are also included. Designers and 3D artists from all disciplines, including industrial design, architecture, games and VFX, will find a lot to explore in 3D printing. As 3D printing expands into new industries, each user type will have a photorealistic way to incorporate real-world material characteristics and advanced sci-fi patterns into its designs and projects.

With the launch of the 3D Print collection, Substance Source offers nearly 1,300 PBR tweakable materials to 3D artists and designers.

To learn more, visit the Allegorithmic site here.