All you car geeks will love this. With all the tech, 3D modelling, CNC and augmented reality available today, human clay modelers are still essential. Very cool. Watch the vid here: https://www.businessinsider.com/why-car-companies-spend-thousands-clay-models-2022-5
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Way cool - Why car companies still spend thousands on clay models
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You have to wonder why that is. Maybe it's because you have still have some older veterans that want to see some type of physical form. PLUS - it has to be a fun project.
The video provides a few good reasons. Would fun for sure but this is still my skill level.
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- Members discuss why automotive manufacturers continue investing in hand-sculpted clay models despite advanced digital design technology like 3D modeling and CAD software being available.
- The thread suggests that physical prototypes remain valuable because design executives prefer seeing tangible forms and the work itself is engaging, though the original video source provides additional technical reasoning for the practice.
Members discuss why automotive manufacturers continue investing in hand-sculpted clay models despite advanced digital design technology like 3D modeling and CAD software being available. The thread suggests that physical prototypes remain valuable because design executives prefer seeing tangible forms and the work itself is engaging, though the original video source provides additional technical reasoning for the practice.
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