6 3 D Modelling Business Success Stories [2023]

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 2023 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 Messner (from Vienna, Austria) started Mazing almost 3 years ago.

2. Tinkercad

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

• Website traffic: 6.9M/month
• Business rank: #2.32K

Check out their full website ➜

Learn more about starting a 3D modelling business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a 3D modelling business?
-> Pros and cons of a 3D modelling business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established 3D modelling business
-> Marketing ideas for a 3D modelling business

Other resources

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.

• Business rank: #3.75K

Check out their full website ➜

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.

• Website traffic: 5.68M/month
• Business rank: #4.52K

Check out their full website ➜

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