7 3 D Modelling Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A 3 D Modelling Business

3D modeling is critical in product design, helping businesses achieve greater customer satisfaction. Several industries like film, medicine, gaming, and manufacturing are already making the best use of 3D modeling.

If you have 3D modeling expertise and are looking for a profitable 3D printing business idea, starting a 3D modeling business in 2024 can be worthwhile. To start, identify a niche, and identify potential customers within the niche.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a 3D modelling business:

1. Mazing ($120K/year)

Marco, the founder of MazingXR, came up with the idea for his business after attending a startup event and reconnecting with a talented software developer named Stefan. They saw the potential for augmented reality and spent two months researching and developing their product before launching. They focused on sales and meeting potential customers in person to attract and retain them.

How much they make: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
Current team size: 3

We Developed A $120K/Year Augmented Reality Solution For E-commerce

MazingXR is an augmented reality solution for e-commerce that generates $120k/year, and has grown from an MVP to a team of 9 people, with a focus on organic growth, personal customer connections, and continuing to develop the innovative potential of AR and NFTs.

About

Marco started Mazing about 4 years ago

Revenue

Marco grew the business to $10K/month

Costs

It cost Marco $100 to start the business

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2. Tinkercad

Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.

Website traffic: 6.9M/month

So... can you actually make money with a 3D modelling business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

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4. Sketchfab

With a community of over one million creators, we are the world’s largest platform to publish, share, and discover 3D content on web, mobile, AR, and VR.

Where they're located: San Antonio, Texas, USA

5. CGTrader

3D model marketplace for VR / AR and CG projects, and professional 3D designer community. Download 3D models and find 3D designers for your needs.

Where they're located: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Website traffic: 5.68M/month

So... can you actually make money with a 3D modelling business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

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