STLBuddy

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STLBuddy

Project Overview

AI-Powered Marketplace for 3D Printable Models

Client Overview

STLBuddy is a marketplace and discovery platform for 3D-printable STL models, helping creators showcase their work and enabling users to easily search, preview, and download high-quality 3D assets. The client needed a fast, scalable platform ready for rapid market growth.

Client Challenge

The client wanted to launch a fully functional MVP in a short timeframe while ensuring high performance, strong UX, and the ability to scale quickly. The platform had to support model uploads, preview generation, secure payments, and seamless browsing for thousands of assets.

Our Solution

We developed a high-performance web platform using Next.js and Node.js, delivering the full MVP in just 6 weeks. The system included 3D preview rendering, creator dashboards, asset management flows, and secure payment processing. We optimized infrastructure for rapid user acquisition and high-traffic scenarios.

Key Features

  • 3D model previews with real-time rendering
  • Model upload, management and creator dashboards
  • Secure checkout with payment integration
  • Search, filters and advanced categorization
  • User accounts with purchase history
  • Scalable cloud infrastructure for rapid growth

Results

  • Reached 20,000 monthly active users in the first month
  • Achieved full return on initial investment within 2 months
  • Delivered complete platform MVP in 6 weeks
  • Sustained high performance despite fast user growth

Outcome

XBTO became a robust blockchain SaaS solution delivering liquidity and transparency for institutional investors.

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