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Epic Games acquires Sketchfab, a 3D-model sharing platform

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Sketchfab has been building a platform to upload, download, view, share, sell and buy 3D assets. Essentially, it is the leading repository for 3D files on the web. That’s why creators either design their own 2D and 3D assets, outsource this process or buy assets directly. Epic Games isn’t disclosing the terms of the deal.

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Tripolygon, a 3D modeling software developer, lets metaverse creators make their own 3D assets

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There are a number of ways to make money in the metaverse by participating in play-to-earn games, buying virtual real estate, or creating 3D assets on metaverse platforms like Roblox, AltspaceVR and VRChat. Tripolygon was founded in 2018 by Hwang, who previously worked as a senior engineer at Crytek, a German video game developer.

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Metal 3D printing company Fabric8Labs raises $19M

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It follows $4 million in seed funding raised in mid-2018. The San Diego-based startup specializes in metal 3D printing. Desktop Metal going public in SPAC-led deal that could value 3D printer company at $2.5B. Herman says 3D printing for manufacturing is firmly in Fabric8Labs’ sights.

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ICON lands $207M Series B to construct more 3D-printed homes after seeing 400% YoY revenue growth

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Creating single-family homes for the homeless using 3D printing robotics. Delivering what is believed to be the largest 3D-printed structure in North America — a barracks for Texas Military Department. ICON was founded in late 2017 and launched during SXSW in March 2018 with the first permitted 3D-printed home in the U.S.

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ICON raises $185M in Tiger-led round to build more homes with its 3D printing tech, now approaching $2B valuation

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ICON, which creates homes using 3D printing, has raised an additional $185 million in a round led by Tiger Global Management, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. ICON was founded in late 2017 and launched during SXSW in March 2018 with the first permitted 3D-printed home in the U.S. and Mexico.

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UK space launch startup Orbex raises $24 million for its reusable rockets

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The company uses 3D-printing heavily in its rocket facbbrication process. It has raised around $63 million to date, with its last round of around $39 million announced in 2018. The startup is already in the process of building out its first Prime rockets, at two factories it operates in Scotland and in Denmark.

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Singapore-based D2C dental brand Zenyum raises $40M Series B from L Catterton, Sequoia India and other investors

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Founded in 2018, the company’s products now include ZenyumSonic electric toothbrushes; Zenyum Clear, or transparent 3D-printed aligners; and ZenyumClear Plus for more complex teeth realignment cases. If so, they have an in-person consultation with a dentists, including an X-ray and 3D scan.

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