Description:
3D modeling software for concept artists and designers
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 26.1.3@0
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Tracked Since: Feb 3, 2026
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Links:
Homepage |
@plasticity_app |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
3d-modeling
cad
design
nurbs
productivity
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Install:
brew install --cask plasticity
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About:
Plasticity is a 3D modeling application specifically designed for creating clean, precise CAD (NURBS) models for industrial design, concept art, and 3D printing. It bridges the gap between artistic sculpting and engineering-grade modeling by offering a direct modeling workflow with a focus on Bézier curves, surfaces, and boolean operations.
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Key Features:
- NURBS-based 3D modeling for precise, editable surfaces
- Direct modeling workflow with intuitive push/pull tools
- Robust boolean operations for complex shape creation
- Support for common CAD file formats (STEP, IGES, OBJ, SVG)
- Clean, focused interface designed for concept artists and designers
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Use Cases:
- Creating hard-surface models and prototypes for industrial design
- Developing clean 3D assets for concept art and visualization
- Preparing manufacturable models for 3D printing and CNC machining
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Alternatives:
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Blender
– Free, open-source, and more versatile but with a steeper learning curve and less focus on direct CAD-style modeling.
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Fusion 360
– A full parametric CAD suite better for engineering and manufacturing, but subscription-based and more complex.
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Shapr3D
– Direct CAD modeling focused on iPad and Apple Pencil, with a simpler feature set compared to Plasticity.
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| Apr 21, 2026 5:02pm |
26.1.3 |
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381a3fa9 |
| Apr 20, 2026 4:51pm |
26.1.2 |
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781fc933 |
| Apr 17, 2026 4:39pm |
26.1.1 |
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ab9e6504 |
| Apr 16, 2026 5:00pm |
26.1.0 |
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3b5b88a2 |
| Mar 18, 2026 4:46pm |
25.3.10 |
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dbac0f9d |
| Feb 9, 2026 10:26pm |
25.3.9 |
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500b8b0f |
| Feb 3, 2026 9:38am |
25.3.8 |
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dea93cee |
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