3Dmalleiksi

3Dmalleiksi is a Finnish term used to describe the process of turning real objects, datasets, or concepts into three-dimensional digital models. The word combines 3D with the Finnish suffix -malleiksi, meaning "into models" or "as models." It is commonly used in Finnish-language discussions of digital fabrication, education, and media production to refer to the intended result of modeling work rather than a specific software.

In practice, 3Dmalleiksi encompasses workflows such as 3D scanning (laser, structured-light) and photogrammetry, followed by editing in CAD or sculpting software. The finished models can be used for visualization, simulation, 3D printing, or integration into virtual environments.

Applications span product design prototyping, cultural heritage digitization, architectural visualization, game development, and classroom learning. The suitability of a model depends on data capture accuracy, polygon count, texture mapping, and format compatibility.

Key considerations include licensing and rights, data ownership, and the ethical implications of reproducing real objects. Common formats for 3Dmalleiksi workflows include STL, OBJ, and FBX, each serving different downstream uses and software ecosystems.

While widely recognized in Finnish contexts, the term is less common in English-speaking discourse and may vary in usage with the broader English term 3D modeling or 3D scanning. Related topics include 3D modeling, 3D scanning, photogrammetry, 3D printing, and digital fabrication.