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3DP Market Needs Gap Identification – REPLAY

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Listen to the podcast here: 3DP Market Needs Gap Identification - REPLAY Identifying where the 3D print market has a needs gap, and in the case it's huge cavernous one. Looking at other market areas, it can be hard to pin point if the gap is there for a reason or if it's an opportunity for a business to develop and grow in. Avoid the "me too" and be "me only" or "me special" with our thoughts on market-proof testing and market gap identification here. Listen | Download | View Hear the … [Read more...]

Making 3D Printing More Accessible – REPLAY

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 Listen to the podcast here: Making 3D Printing More Accessible - REPLAY Lars Brubaker of MatterHackers shared in-depth information on how the MatterControl platform operates to streamline many of the different software processes out there for 3D printing. Along with the creation of an image converter and text creator, they are working with schools to develop a comprehensive curriculum specifically for use with 3D printers in the classroom. Look back at the interview transcript here. Dave … [Read more...]

Cloud Based CAD Software 101: How It Works and Top 5 Picks

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Cloud based CAD software offers many of the capabilities of the traditional CAD software. The difference is that it provides cloud services through an application or it runs in a browser. The great thing about cloud CAD is that it offers more flexibility, yet still being affordable and secure. In this article, we are going to explain the mechanisms of cloud based CAD, the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of software, and share with you our top picks. How Does Cloud Work? The … [Read more...]

Mudbox CAD Software Review

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Our series of CAD software reviews continues with Mudbox, an artistic and sculptural type of program that is a simple program to pick up and use as an intermediate level program once you've outgrown the beginner and basic CAD softwares out there. Although it's not a free program, it's small monthly fee for the features it offers is nominal. Tom Hazzard shares what sets this program apart from the other CAD software programs out there suited for creating creative and artistic 3D print … [Read more...]

Global 3D Printing Topography with Jason Ray of Sightline Maps

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Initially created to solve a military problem, the founders of Sightline Maps are expanding their downloadable 3D printing topography map files to school classrooms. Tom and Tracy Hazzard speak with Jason Ray about how teachers are integrating 3D printing into their curriculum and fostering better understanding of more than just geography concepts with their students. Sightline Maps is a very interesting company who is doing things we haven't yet seen in the 3D printing industry. This episode … [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...]