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Veterans and 3D Printed Prosthetics

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3D printed prosthetics was one of the first things that the media latched onto in covering what 3D printing can do, but since then 3D printing prosthetics has expanded into so many more different areas than just limb recreation. Highlighting different companies within the 3D print industry that have a veteran minded focus to provide technical training for the knowledge and skills gap that exists to use this technology, as well as unique opportunities specifically for veterans. Thank you to all … [Read more...]

Consumer Level 3D Printing with Chris Campbell of FormURLife

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Dispelling the myth that consumer level 3D printed products are cheaply made and cheaply designed with Chris Campbell of FormURLife. The opportunities that 3D printing provides to the end user market are far beyond just creating prototypes and design iterations. Looking at all the things and little details that need to come together to create a quality consumer level 3D printing product, as well as some business marketing take-aways that this successful 3D print business has honed in on. This … [Read more...]

Good 3D Design is Hard to Find – REPLAY

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Listen to the podcast here: Good 3D Design is Hard to Find - REPLAY Looking for a good 3D design to print is a pretty daunting task. Find out what Tom and Tracy Hazzard think the 3D print design file sites out there are missing and why designers aren't making the emotional purchasing connection with potential consumers. Taking a page out of Dan Clark's book, The Art of Significance, to be inspired to design a 3D printable file that is significant and more than just settling on something to … [Read more...]

Forming the Digital Supply Chain with Victoria May of Digital Forming

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London software house, Digital Forming, has really dialed in the digital supply chain process. We first heard of them as part of the Lowe's Innovation Lab Bespoke project and could not wait to have them on the podcast to talk about their online preview and customization tool in relation to 3D printing. They provide more than just customization tools and services for companies of any size, large or small, and this is one of the killer apps that integrate design and retail with 3D printing. I … [Read more...]

Changing Sports Equipment Design with 3D Printing

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3D Printing has already changed the world of sports, most notably at this year's past Super Bowl. Making customized 3D printed objects is something we've touched on many times, but 3D printing has also changed design and they way things are created. From head to toe, there's virtually not a body part that 3D printing hasn't already helped protect when it comes to sports equipment. Listen to the podcast here: Changing Sports Equipment Design with 3D Printing It is no question that sports … [Read more...]

3D Printed Wigs – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Transitions Hair Solutions is creating custom 3D printed wigs for patients who have lost their hair due to disease or as a side affect of cancer treatments. By taking a 3D scan of a patients head, they are able to create a more secure fitting and more realistic looking wig that provides a greater sense of comfort to the wearer. These 3D printed wigs can even take into account the direction the hair will lay as well as the texture of the hair that will be added. Listen to the podcast here: 3D … [Read more...]