French software developer Mango3D, known for its Lychee slicer, is expanding its offering with a new service: Lychee Gen. The platform combines image generation and 3D modeling using artificial intelligence and is designed to enable users to create 3D models directly from text input. This positions Mango3D in the growing field of AI-assisted 3D content creation, which has so far been dominated by providers such as OpenAI, Google, and various specialized start-ups.
Lychee Gen works in two steps. First, the software generates a two-dimensional preview image from a text input, which can be regenerated with refined prompts if necessary. In a second step, this image is converted into a 3D model. The entire process is automated, with users able to choose between different style options.
The creation of 3D models takes significantly longer than image generation because complex geometries have to be calculated. Currently, the finished models can only be downloaded in GLB format, which is more suited to web and VR applications. For 3D printing, users must therefore first convert the files into common formats such as STL. They can then further process the models in Lychee Slicer and prepare them for printing.
Lychee Gen is a paid service. Image generation costs five credits, and the creation of a 3D model costs 45 credits. Depending on the subscription model, prices range from five to 20 euros per month, or one-time payments are also possible.
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