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Practical insights on guided selling, AI agents, CPQ and the future of complex product sales.

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Ben Houston

4 Things that Make Threekit's 3D Software Different

3D software occupies a specific niche where the ultimate in technology intersects with the ultimate in human creativity. It's Threekit's deep respect for the creators—the 3D artists—that helps to differentiate it from other offerings. Read about this legacy, as well as three other characteristics that make Threekit unique.
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Should you use the STEP file format?

Should you use the STEP/STP 3D file format? As is the case with all 3D file formats, it depends on what you're trying to do. In this article, we'll discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the STEP file format so you can decide if it's right for the task at hand.
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OBJ 3D File Format: When Should You Use It?

The Wavefront OBJ 3D format is the most widely adopted 3D model storage format. Understanding when and how to use it is essential to getting the most out of it.
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When Should You Use the FBX 3D File Format?

What is the FBX file format, and is it the file type you need? Read on to find out what it is, and more importantly, when you should use it.
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Should you use the USD and USDZ 3D file formats?

If you're wondering whether you should use the USD, USDZ and USDA 3D file formats, the answer is that it depends on what you're using it for. There are pros and cons to consider.
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Should you create 360º product images?

If you manage an eCommerce website, chances are you’ve considered adding 360º rotating images to your product pages. These images, which Amazon just started allowing on listings last year, give shoppers full control to view and manually rotate a product image in 360 degrees.
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CGI 101: Team Structure and Roles

Building any effective team from the ground up is a process. CGI teams have their own challenges, as they’re often comprised of generalists who cross multiple disciplines, as well as team members who specialize in one area.
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Announcing the Threekit Platform

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Product Visualization: Interactive 3D vs Virtual Product Photography

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Personalization, Customization, Configuration: An Intro for eCommerce Marketers

In 2015, Deloitte predicted the rise of made-to-order mass personalization. Its research showed that brands that offer personalization opportunities—and do it well—can expect an ROI on marketing spend of 500 to 800%.
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The State of Augmented Reality in eCommerce

We know that in today's visual economy, consumers are hungry for AR technology. In fact, 71.5% say that AR is the “future technology they are most eager to use.” But the truth is, augmented reality (AR) on the web may not be as far into the future as some think. It's a complex story because the underlying technology for AR on the web is not yet mature.
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glTF: Everything You Need to Know

It’s a hotly debated topic when it comes to rendering 3D assets: Which file format is the “right” one? There are pros and cons depending on the user and intended application, and updates and innovations are cropping up all the time. This is the first in a 10-part series: "Ben Houston's Ultimate Guide to 3D File Formats." Over the next several weeks, we’ll be laying out the options, considerations, and necessary context to help you make the right file type choice for your needs. Ben Houston's Ultimate Guide to 3D File Formats Part 1: glTF Part 2: USD/USDZ Part 3: FBX 3D Part 4: OBJ 3D Part 5: STEP Part 6: glTF v. FBX 3D There is a new rich 3D model format in town called glTF, and it has been rising in prominence. This article will tell you everything you need to know about glTF, including what it is, why it was developed, and who is using it.
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