Threekit Blog | Product Configurator (30)

Product Configurator

Dec 17, 2019 Marc Uible

Why Your Board Will Be Asking About 3D Next Quarter

3D configuration and augmented reality used to be considered "futuristic" technologies, reserved solely for sci-fi films films and one's imagination. But these tools are here and ready for eCommerce brands and retailers to take advantage.

Product Configurator

Dec 10, 2019 Yana Myaskovskaya

Getting Ready for Your Project 3/6 – Material Readiness

In this six-part "Getting Ready for Your Project" series, we're going to help you and your team figure what you need to prep so that you can begin your project on time with minimal stress.

Product Configurator

Dec 6, 2019 Hilary Murdock

The Green Promise of Visual Product Configuration Software

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.

Product Configurator

Dec 3, 2019 Ben Houston

3D Configurators for Furniture

The online furniture industry is experiencing a boom. Sales are set to hit $44.5b by the end of 2019 and are 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?

Product Configurator

Nov 19, 2019 Yana Myaskovskaya

Threekit 3D & AR Dictionary

Product Configurator

Nov 13, 2019 Yana Myaskovskaya

Getting Ready for Your Project 1/6 – Product Readiness

In this six-part "Getting Ready for Your Project" series, we're going to help you and your team figure what you need to prep so that you can begin your project on time with minimal stress.

Product Configurator

Nov 11, 2019 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.

Product Configurator

Oct 25, 2019 Marc Uible

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

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.

Augmented Reality

Oct 23, 2019 Ben Houston

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.

Product Configurator

Aug 26, 2019 Ben Houston

Product Visualization: Interactive 3D vs Virtual Product Photography

Product Configurator

Aug 12, 2019 Ben Houston

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%.

Product Configurator

Mar 15, 2019 Slava Kovelman

What is a 3D configurator?

Interactive product experiences are increasingly becoming a customer expectation in today's visual economy, but there are specific applications for each variety. A 3D product configurator is especially useful to show customization. So, what is a 3D configurator, and could it be right for your products?