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4 Industries Using 3D Visuals to Boost Sales (+ Video Examples)

on June 25, 2020 | By Matt Hobbs

For many product salespeople, the pandemic has put a hard stop to on-site, face-to-face selling. Even as businesses begin to reopen and return to old processes, sales leaders should be aware of a powerful remote alternative that unlocks new selling opportunities: virtual sales through 3D content. A 3D product configurator equips salespeople with a powerful visualization tool that can often illustrate more than the actual product ever could.

Five Awesome Things We Love About Crate & Barrel eCommerce Experience

on May 21, 2020 | By Deana Ward

Consumers are staying at home more than ever before, and many are looking for ways to improve their environment -- in this case, their homes. One of the easiest ways to make home improvements is to add new furniture. Adding just a few new pieces can help a space feel "new".

Product Visuals for Magento with Threekit

on April 10, 2020 | By Deana Ward

Magento is one of the leading eCommerce platforms available today. Many brands and retailers depend on Magento to run their eCommerce storefronts.

The Green Promise of Visual Product Configuration Software

on December 6, 2019 | By Hilary Murdock

Returns are a serious problem in eCommerce. They cost retailers about 10 percent of their overall sales, and they’re increasingly something customers want to be free and easy. But the real cost of returns goes far beyond how they affect eCommerce retailers’ bottom lines.

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3D Configurators for Furniture

on December 3, 2019 | By Ben Houston

The online furniture industry is experiencing a boom. Sales are set to hit $44.5b by the end of 2019 and poised to grow about 10% annually for the next several years. But online shopping for furniture poses risks for the shopper. Will that couch fit in the living room? Will the fabric match my club chairs? Can I actually see the custom updates that I'm making so I can be sure it's what I want?

Step file design illustration by Threekit

Should you use the STEP file format?

on November 7, 2019 | By Ben Houston

Should you use the STEP 3D file format? Like with all 3D file formats, it depends on what you are trying to do. Here, I will talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the STEP file format so you can decide if it is right the task at hand.

OBJ 3D file format: When should you use it?

on November 1, 2019 | By Ben Houston

The Wavefront OBJ 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.

Furniture brands: If you’re not doing these 4 things, you’re probably losing money

on October 25, 2019 | By Marc Uible

It's said that furniture is one of the hardest things to shop for because of all the considerations—size, finish, colorway, durability…the list goes on. That’s why furniture retailers have to provide the best shopping experience possible, or risk losing out. These 4 tips ensure furniture brands will stay on top of their game.

3D augmented reality model of Chair seen from mobile

Should You Use the USD and USDZ 3D File Formats?

on October 23, 2019 | By Ben Houston

If you're wondering whether you should use the USD, USDZ and USDA 3D file formats, the answer is: "It depends on what you are using it for." There are pros and cons to consider.

20 Augmented Reality Statistics You Should Know in 2020

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