The Design Cycle: Design Process Education Through 3D Printing with Craig Frehlich

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When we give kids credit for their creativity and trust them with the skills they learned from us, amazing things happen. Craig Frehlich witnessed this from his students. What’s more surprising is when his students were taught the design cycle of 3D printing, instead of designing plastic phone cases they thought of stuff that have more meaning, use and impact. He knows that it will just be a matter of time before their meaningful ideas evolve to a level of efficacy that will help people’s lives. … [Read more...]

It’s A Game Changer! CEL Robox Dual 3D Printer Review

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Two years ago at CES, we first saw the CEL Robox Dual 3D Printer that promised to 3D print using two colors and two materials. For product designers, this is the solution to single extrusion 3D printers. You can tell that this machine is on a different league right from the label of the box that says “Micro-Manufacturing Platform.” It is recommended that you follow instructions during the hard ware setup, because there will be small inconvenient problems if you don’t. The propriety slicing and … [Read more...]

Sophia the Bionic Cat, A Story of Perseverance and 3D Printing Innovation with Karolyn Smith

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It is a universal fact that dogs are man’s best friend, but there are times when cats can do a better job, like purring to make your brain feel lighter. The story of Sophia the bionic cat starts with army veteran Karolyn Smith who had a difficult time transitioning from her service. Both Sophia and Karolyn were disabled and chose each other as they keep moving forward with their lives. Just like Karolyn’s life was saved by technology, she wanted to do the same to Sophia who was found with her … [Read more...]

Lessons From An Aspiring 3D Print Entrepreneur

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Wanting to be an entrepreneur and actually becoming a successful one has a fine line that aspiring 3D print entrepreneurs can cross easily by seeking mentorship. Mentors can further your goal. Advice from experts can help with the mismatch between the product and the market and get your ideas to distribution channels. Learn the steps of moving from aspiration to success. Never feel ashamed of looking for people who can help you to get to your goals. Listen to the podcast here: Lessons From … [Read more...]

3D Digital Factory with Jon Bruner of Formlabs

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There’s a lot of new technology coming out in the 3D printing industry, like 3D metal printers and now there’s SLA desktop printers. Designers and engineers can now work with the machines using prototypes to figure out if their designs will come out the way they want it. This movement has created a demand for new capabilities, making outsourcing less of a challenge for designers and engineers. Jon Bruner sees 3D printers of this kind as a cool set of technology that can be used in immediate … [Read more...]

3D Printing Apps Gone Multi-Platform with Drew Taylor

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Drew Taylor and Astroprint are helping the 3D printing industry step forward to help people see the wide range the technology can offer. This time through an app called Toy Maker that lets parents 3D print toys with their kids. This is a lovely way to spend time with the the family, but Drew Taylor of AstroPrint also aims for Toy Maker to be a reference app for other 3D print designers to use. The APIs used for the app have an obvious use that AstroPrint saw to help others in the industry. Toy … [Read more...]