Creating 3D print prototypes comes with a whole different set of considerations than typical run-of-the-mill 3D printed objects. How to manage the aesthetic side of creating functional 3D print prototypes for use as an end-use part. Listen to the podcast here: Special Design Considerations for 3D Print Prototypes Today we have a tech subject concerning 3D print prototypes, and which is one that is right in my wheel house. This is about special design considerations for 3D print … [Read more...]
Customized 3D Print Shoes from DSW
In the world of 3D printed shoes, a strategic announcement from Feetz and DSW came out this summer. Bringing custom fit 3D printed shoes to retail is a high goal and it will be interesting to see how they define it as a sustainable product. Also in the world of 3D print shoes, there's a new type of life hack to create your own custom fit 3D printed orthotics which is fascinating how they combined 3D scanning with 3D modelling and then 3D printing. Listen to the podcast here: Customized 3D … [Read more...]
Uber for 3D Printing – Full Disruption Additive Manufacturing
Major announcements on an Uber for 3D printing were announced in May that completely disrupt the additive manufacturing world. The reality of zero inventory and complete on demand manufacturing has arrived and it has CEOs in all industries, especially the supply chain industry talking about 3D printing. Listen to the podcast here: Uber for 3D Printing - Full Disruption Additive Manufacturing Talking about some recent news about a major announcement involving UPS and an Uber for 3D printing. … [Read more...]
Self Leveling 3D Print Bed Technology
Tech Tuesday meets IP with a patent announced recently by a Polish 3D printer manufacturer about a self leveling 3D print bed. The patent they have filed is combination of software and hardware that sounds very similar to what another company, MatterHackers, has done with their software. Leveling a 3D print bed can be a tedious task, and to get 3D printing to a more consumer level, this is an issue that needs to be solved before widespread home adoption becomes a reality. Listen to the podcast … [Read more...]
Full Color 3D Printing Complexities
We love the idea of full color 3D printing, and have been seeking a full color 3D printer that can print more than one color well since the inception of the WTFFF?! 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? Listen to the podcast here: Full Color 3D Printing Complexities Normally, Tech Tuesdays are all more in Tom's area – … [Read more...]
3D Printing Glossary
We've rounded up all the 3D printing glossary words of some common vocabulary and not so common 3D print glossary terms that every 3D print designer, user, maker, and business should know in our 3D printing glossary below. Entering the world of 3D printing can be confusing enough as it is, let alone that the industry made up a few terms that should have been left alone (ex: slicing vs printer settings!), and it's our hope that this 3D print glossary demystifies some of the insider lingo to the … [Read more...]