Meshy CEO argues Astra complements 3D tools

Generalist multimodal models will not replace specialized 3D generative pipelines; instead, they will act as high-level spatial reasoning layers that feed purpose-built mesh generators. While multimodal foundation models excel at semantic scene reasoning and coarse geometry, production workflows still demand clean topology, UV unwrapping, and precise physical scale. Upstream foundation models will likely handle scene layout, spatial intent, and high-level reasoning, passing structured prompts and bounding guidance to vertical engines like Meshy. Dedicated 3D platforms maintain competitive defensibility through game-engine export standards, rigging, animation integration, and artist-centric control systems that generic LLMs cannot natively replicate.