WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast Volume Two: 3D Print Tips | 3D Print Tools | 3D Start Point
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is the Second 200 episodes of the WTFFF?! 3D-Printing Podcast. WTFFF?! Co-hosts Tom & Tracy Hazzard focus on the what of Fused Filament Fabrication (3D Printing), what design software to use, what printer to buy, what tools to use, what designs should you print, what new materials are out and what your business strategy should be. On the 3D Printing Podcast, they interview the who is who in 3D Print art and design along with others who can help you figure out your what. They share with you how others in the field are creating successful designs and their own how to tools and tips and strategies for integrating 3D Printing into your business, home or classroom.
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Checkmate! 3D Print Chess Set
August 05, 2016 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBA timeless classic gets a modern twist by One Save Solutions who created a typographical 3D print chess set. A great entry point for anyone into 3D printing, as well as being an idea art and design project for students. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday podcast episodes! Love t...
The Future of Disruptive Technology with John Rich of Moxie
August 04, 2016 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB3D printing is blazing a new trail for marketing and product design by being such a disruptive technology. John Rich, VP of Future Experiences at Moxie, tells how he investigates new technologies and presents them to big time clients like Coke-a-Cola and Nike to change their business platform and get them ahead of the tech curve. Avoid being a follower of marketing trends and create your own trail with 3D print marketing. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at...
Expiring 3D Print Patents
August 03, 2016 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBA new round of upcoming expiring 3D print patents is on the forefront. We are excited about what this means for the advancement of desktop 3D printing in terms of metal and laser sintering processes. Also breaking down what types of royalties to expect as inventors of any type of patent. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear...
Full Color 3D Printing Complexities
August 02, 2016 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIf you are a regular listener to WTFFF?! you know that Tom and Tracy love the idea of a full color FFF 3D printer, and have been seeking one that can print more than one color well since the inception of this podcast. A new contender has entered the arena claiming “unlimited” color capability in an FFF 3D printer. The advances and effort are to be applauded, but how real is the claim of “unlimited” color capability? To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at info@...
3D Print Giveaways
August 01, 2016 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBFor Back to Business Monday Tom and Tracy discuss the benefits of 3D Print Giveaways for promoting your business. But if you are going to go through the effort to take advantage of what 3D Printing has to offer for promotional giveaways, make then exceptional! To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly schedu...
Couture 3D Fashion Design
July 29, 2016 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBCouture 3D fashion design has been making waves ever since Dita von Teese wore an entirely 3D printed dress in 2013. Taking a look into the future of 3D print wearables and eventually 3D print textiles. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday podcast episodes! Love the show? Subscri...
Tips for Taking 3D Print Photographs with Aaron Johnson of Shotbox
July 28, 2016 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAnyone involved in 3D printing is likely printing a lot of small objects and wants to document them for their own record or want to put them up online on Pinterest, Instagram, or Thingiverse, and it is very hard to get good 3D print photographs. Aaron Johnson, founder of Shotbox, sheds some light on how to get quality photographs of 3D prints or anything small to showcase your skill. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebo...
Just Do It – 3D Print Experience
July 27, 2016 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBTrying and doing to learn 3D printing is better than listening and watching, sometimes you need to just do it. Take that first step and dive into 3D printing, you can figure it out as you go along. If you are endlessly waiting for next months newer/better/faster 3D printer to come out, you will always be waiting because the technology will continue to improve. Refine your skills now and upgrade as needed – you might not even need the faster print speed. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpo...
Rhinoceros CAD Software Review
July 26, 2016 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBRhino 3D, or Rhinoceros CAD software is somewhere in the middle between the parametric engineering intensive and free form artistic modeling programs available. Its open architecture for 3rd Party Plugins makes it adaptable to many different specialties. Tom and Tracy discuss why it has been Tom’s CAD program of choice for over 14 years. It still comes down to “What” you want to model, just like with 3D printers the right printer for the job comes down to “What” you want to print. To send ...
Business Power of 3D Print Wearables
July 25, 2016 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBWear your 3D prints as a unique marketing technique to show off what your business can do. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday podcast episodes! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WTFFF?! 3D Printing movement today: 3DStartpoint.com 3D St...
3D Printed Lamp Shades
July 22, 2016 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBUpdate the look of your home this weekend by designing and printing your own 3D printed lamp shades. Take a peek at the blog to get inspired like we are. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday podcast episodes! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join t...
Comprehensive 3D Printer Testing with Natalie Mathis and Quincy Robinson of 3DKitbash
July 21, 2016 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNot your average files to 3D print, Natalie Mathis and Quincy Robinson of 3DKitbash have created amazing sculptural 3D printable toys off the back of their many successful Kickstarter projects. They have also created a unique set of tools to download to really test the capabilities of your 3D printer. This is a great case study of an innovative design business platform and a must listen to if you in an art related business. Tune in and see how you can get 20% off their printer test kits and ...
3D Digital Design Joinery
July 19, 2016 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB3D Digital design joinery is right up our alley with our background, and we are looking at these 50 digital joints similar to wood joints over on Adafruit. Looking at and understanding these traditional construction methods apply to modern 3D printing technology in more ways than one. However, these might not be that feasible for actual use in 3D printed or plastic products depending on what you are doing with it. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at info@3...
Handling 3D Information Overload
July 18, 2016 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThere’s an absolute ton of information that we’re shifting through every single week in this industry, that is the epitome of information overload. Managing an inbox, managing group projects, and managing countless articles and podcasts can be overwhelming. We’ve found several tools and have come up with our own personal rules for keeping on top of all the information overload that gets dumped into our inbox. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at info@3dstar...
Interactive 3D Prints
July 15, 2016 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBOne of the first interactive 3D prints we’ve seen is this interactive 3D printed vest by artist Behnaz Farahi. It’s an incredible blend of technology and fashion, this interactive 3D prints changes shape based on eye movement across the piece with a little help from a motion sensing camera. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can h...
3D Print Club for Everyday Innovation with Chad McAllister of The Everyday Innovator Podcast
July 14, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this jam packed interview guest, Chad McAllister talks creating a class for kids to learn about bridging the digital and physical worlds through 3D printing. How he learned to 3D print by teaching others, and what curriculum and resources out there that he found useful, and how he turns product managers into product masters. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and d...
Future of 3D Printed Drugs
July 13, 2016 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAlthough not quite ready to be available from your local CVS, 3D printed drugs are moving from the world of fantasy into reality. Talking about two articles that speculate on how 3D printing will be used in the medical field in the near or maybe not so near future. The first article discusses using 3D printer for at home prescription creation aka, 3D printed drugs. The other as a way to treat acne with a topical 3D printed “mask” made from a type of prescription filament. To send us a messa...
AutoDesk 123D Software Review
July 12, 2016 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBAutodesk 123D software has many similar features of other CAD softwares, and while the company is one of the oldest in the CAD game, there are things that we are left wanting. It is a beginner software, great for those just diving in and wanting to learn CAD for 3D printing and 3D modelling, but if you are a more advanced user it is probably not the right fit for your skill level. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook ...
How 3D Printing Equity Crowdfunding Can Grow the Industry
July 11, 2016 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB3D Printing equity crowdfunding is a really good topic for everybody who is considering starting a business in the 3D printing industry, and needs to raise money. Defining what that means, how to use it to your advantage and if Kickstarter is the way to go. Breaking down the steps to funding your seed capital with the new regulations that have been put into effect since May 2016. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook o...
Mass Customization 3D Printing
July 08, 2016 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBTaking a look at Swirly Celebrations and how they used mass customization 3D printing to fill a market gap. This company has used 3D printing to make different ethnic and culturally dressed cake toppers for weddings, birthdays, and all sorts of celebrations. The idea of a mass customizable world with 3D printing is possible. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don...
3D Print Ceramics – Collaboration Between Art & Tech with Kate Blacklock of Rhode Island School of Design
July 07, 2016 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBKate Blacklock is an artist out of Rhode Island who is doing a lot to help 3D printing advocacy as well as in 3D print ceramics. We saw a Public Knowledge blog post about the panel discussions that have been going on for the 3D/DC 2016 event in April. It was an event designed around bringing exposure to Congress of 3D printing and what it can do. The idea was to get them excited with 3D printing by showing it, to make them aware of 3D printing as well as letting the government to allocate m...
Top 12 Tips for Designers
July 06, 2016 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBTom and Tracy share recommended criteria for deciding what to design and 3D print, and their top 12 tips for 3D print designers. The tips range from best practices for anyone starting out with 3D printing, to more advanced and technical tips that will be more useful after you have a bit more 3D printing experience. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget t...
Onshape Cloud-Based CAD Software Review
July 05, 2016 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBReviewing the ins and outs of Onshape, a cloud-based CAD software that claims to allow everyone on a design team to be able to work on a design from anywhere on a computer, tablet, or phone. When you first think about cloud based CAD software, you may think that you are going to sacrifice something because it is online and that so many of these are free and very inexpensive. We have reviewed a couple of them already, one of them being Sketchup and another being TinkerCAD. TinkerCAD is a begi...
Bio 3D Printing is in the Lab with Danny Cabrera of BioBots
June 30, 2016 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBio 3D printing has been around for quite some time now, but how such a thing is possible is still surrounded by much mystery. Danny Cabrera is an expert in the field of Bio 3D printing and he sheds some light on what bio 3D printing is doing, how it works, and where he hopes to see it go as the 3D printing industry grows. Any entrepreneur can take a page from his book and find a need that needs to be filled no matter the industry. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a...
3D Print Product Development Process with Mark Palmer of MakerBot
June 23, 2016 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBHow do professional designers use desktop 3D printing in their work flow? We dive deep into this subject to learn how desktop 3D printers have transformed product design and development for the better, accelerating time lines and reducing costs. Out guest is Mark Palmer of MakerBot, who will share how he and his team not only design 3D printers, but how they are a critical part of their product development process. This is a model of best practices that applies to any company designing and d...
How to Calculate the Strength of 3D Prints
June 21, 2016 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBCalculating the strength of 3D prints can be a tricky thing to do, and is especially important when you consider your “what”. Listener, Lars Ahlstedt from Sweden, wrote in asking how to do just that with calculating the strength of a 3D printed bicycle, not just for fun but for one of Sweden longest bicycle races. Using our product development background to answer his question as well as take into consideration how important the testing phase is To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com ...
Discarding 3D Print Ideas
June 20, 2016 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBDiscerning which 3D Print ideas to discard can be difficult, whether it be 3D designs or 3D business ideas. How to avoid “shiny object syndrome” and keep your business balanced between all the different ideas and how to know which idea to follow through on and which to discard and move away from. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you...
3D Printed Fine Art
June 17, 2016 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB3D Printing is being used by established fine artists to create some truly inspiring works of art. In this Design Inspiration profile, 3D printing was a critical part of the creative process, but it is not obvious. That reality makes this art even more impressive. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly sc...
Women in 3D Printing with Nora Toure of Sculpteo
June 16, 2016 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBNora Toure is the founder of the LinkedIn Group, Women in 3D Printing, as well as being the sales and business development manager at Sculpteo. She shares with Tom and Tracy Hazzard her experience in a male dominated industry and what she is doing to help push women into the spotlight for their efforts and achievements in 3D printing. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away a...
MakerBot Mini 3D Printer Review – Battle of the Minis Part 3
June 15, 2016 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBPart three of the Battle of the Minis (3D Printers that is). Up in the ring is MakerBots Mini 3D printer appropriately called Mini Compact. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday podcast episodes! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WTFFF?! 3...
Trimble SketchUp 3D Printing Software Review
June 14, 2016 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBTom Hazzard reviews a free CAD design program, Trimble SketchUp. This program can get a bad rap but it’s not one that you want to ignore if you are starting out or especially if you are sending your design to others to collaborate, comment on, and view. Considering if it’s worth going to the Pro version or if the basic free version of the program is all you need for creating models for 3D printing. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] o...
Diversify your 3D Print Freelance Work
June 13, 2016 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this Back to Business Monday episode Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss why you should diversify your 3D print freelance work, but maybe not too much! Where and how to get started and how to promote your skills in a professional and concise manner. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday ...
3D Print Father’s Day Inspiration
June 10, 2016 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBDiscussing some of our pick for 3D printed Father’s Day gifts, some that can be modified to better suit your dad and some that can be printed as is. Our blog at 3DStartPoint.com will have images of the 3D printable gifts for dad. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday podcast episodes!...
3D Print Summer Camps with Mack Fixler and John Gomm of EduCraft
June 09, 2016 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBTom and Tracy Hazzard sit down with Mack Fixler and JohnGomm of EduCraft, who teach STEAM and STEM and 3D printing summer camps whenthey aren’t teaching while school is on summer break. From beginner to advanced3D print studenats, they teach the whole process of 3D print and 3D design fromstart to finish with a push towards being creative. A must listen episode ifyou are an educator or a parent wanting their kids to get into 3D printing andstay learning throughout the summer. To send us a m...
3D Print Accessibility
June 08, 2016 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBTexas A&M University has a very large population of students with disabilities, and students in the Engineering department have been working on a few projects to assist and enhance the lives of blind people using 3D printing. Tom and Tracy discuss the projects and the great potential 3D printing offers to help disabled persons. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and d...
TinkerCAD 3D Printing Software Review
June 07, 2016 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBStarting a series of reviewing popular CAD software packages today with a free, and more entry level program, TinkerCAD created by Autodesk. With primitive 3D shapes as base models, TinkerCAD is visually intuitive and geared toward the beginner 3D print designer. Tom and Tracy Hazzard dive into the fact that although TinkerCAD is geared for beginners, it might not be basic and beginner level enough for younger elementary age students as THE starting point for CAD design. To send us a messa...
Debunking the 3D Print IP Loss Hype
June 06, 2016 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBSome very bad information is out there about the “threat” of 3D printing to businesses. Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss two recent articles that pushed out some misinformation about the industry. The trademark and licensing industries have gotten 3D printing all wrong, and don’t have their systems set for this new technology. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t...
3D Printed Tape Measure
June 03, 2016 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBJust because you can 3D print it, does that mean you should? This Design Inspiration Friday Tom and Tracy Hazzard take a look at a 3D printed tape measure from The Corner Case and explore how to create hybrid 3D printed products. Get inspired by thinking of gifts you can create and 3D print for dad for Father’s Day, just a few short weeks away! To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so a...
Quality 3D Printables with Rees Calder of My Mini Factory
June 02, 2016 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBMy Mini Factory is borrowing from a system that already works to incentive and create revenue for 3D print designers that share their files exclusively on their site. In this surprising interview with Rees Calder of My Mini Factory, Tom and Tracy Hazzard learn about how this designer revenue system works and how to incorporate and target those who have 3D printers and those who do not into wanting quality 3D printables. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at ...
XYZ Davinci Jr 3D Printer Review – Battle of the Minis Part 2
June 01, 2016 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe second installment of the Battle of the Mini 3D Printers. How does the XYZ Davinci Jr stack up? To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday podcast episodes! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the WTFFF?! 3D Printing movement today: 3DStartpoint.c...
3D Print Power Consumption – How Much Power Does a 3D Printer Use?
May 31, 2016 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBTaking a dive into something we had been curious about for awhile, especially when we were considering starting a 3D print business. How much energy does a 3D printer use and how can you plan for the right number of circuits provide the right amount of amps? To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly schedu...
How To Get Press For Your Business or Designs
May 30, 2016 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe old rules of PR have changed, opportunities of social media and sites like Pinterest often rival the effect of traditional media exposure, including television. For this Back to Business Monday Tom & Tracy discuss how anyone can get media exposure and promote their business, even on a tight budget. Listen to this episode for tips and tricks you can use today. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its ...
3D Printed Kayak
May 27, 2016 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBFun 3D print project to kick off Memorial Day weekend – 3D print your own kayak! Think outside the build plate and have a little fun with this design inspiration from Grass Roots Engineering. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to subscribe so you can hear more on our regularly scheduled Thursday podcast episodes! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, r...
3D Printing at Home Support with Kiki Prottsman of CODE.org
May 26, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBTom and Tracy Hazzard address how educational aspects relate to what’s happening to the 3D printing industry with Kiki Prottsman from CODE.org. This company has developed systems to get computer science curriculum into every grade level from elementary to high school. Their method should be the model for getting 3D printing into all grades instead of each 3D printer company recreating the wheel each time. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at info@3dstartpo...
Engaging Kids 3D Printing with a Barbie Armor Kickstarter Project
May 25, 2016 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBAn older project that many new to 3D printing or even some who have been around in the industry for awhile may not have heard about is a Kickstarter project from Zheng3. They did this project around creating Barbie armor and other items using 3D printing called Faire Play, sort of like a Renaissance Faire. Great ways to get funding for Kickstarter through small rewards for backers as well as show off your design chops. Another great entry point for many into 3D printing, whether you want you...
3D Printing With Pellets
May 24, 2016 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAn interesting and new type of Tech Tuesday that came from listener Cory Smith where full scale office chairs, the seat and back, were 3D printed in a single piece. To be able to create this chair design the printer is a modified delta 3D printer that uses plastic pellets instead of filament. Another good advancement and we can see that more furniture scale parts are being made. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or...
Who To Talk To When You Are Three Feet From Gold
May 23, 2016 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBFor Business Monday Tom and Tracy share a business lesson from Napoleon Hill’s “Think And Grow Rich”. Every business leader and entrepreneur needs to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses, hiring the right expert can make the difference between success and failure, especially in the 3D printing industry. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ask away and and don’t forget to ...
3D Printed Guitars
May 20, 2016 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThis Design Inspiration Friday is for all the designers and aspiring designers out there to start thinking about how to apply 3D printing to what you want to make and figure out ways to make it happen, brought to you by Olaf Diegel’s 3D printed guitars. Do projects that make you excited so that you can learn 3D printing and design along the way. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at [email protected] or on our facebook or twitter! Its absolutely free, so ...
How a 3D Print Service Bureau Expands Options with Jessica Hedstrom of Scultpeo
May 19, 2016 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTom and Tracy Hazzard sit down with Jessica Hedstrom, Community Manager at Sculpteo, to talk about all the wonderful new materials that are available that enable 3D print designers more than just print in plastic. There is definitely a place for both FFF printing and service bureaus in this new developing world of on demand manufacturing. What materials are most popular or cost effective and what great services and discounts are available with Sculpteo. To send us a message, go to 3dstartp...
Battle of the Mini 3D Printers – M3D Printer Review
May 18, 2016 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe first review in our Battle of the Mini 3D Printers is here! The M3D printer started as one of the most successful 3D printer Kickstarter campaings, now more than two years later the Maryland based company is in post reward production, selling their printers for $350 each. After giving this printer several tests, and jumping through many customer service hoops we cannot say that we are able to love it. To send us a message, go to 3dstartpoint.com or shoot us a message at info@3dstartpoi...