In comparison to last year's this CES 2017 event review features far fewer 3D printing companies, but attending the show this year revealed how the desktop 3D print industry has matured. We are covering it all today from 3D scanners, software, new 3D printers, service bureaus, and even some new design possibilities. For those of you that did not have the opportunity to attend the show, we have you covered. Listen to the podcast here: CES 2017 Event Review Today, we're going to cover our … [Read more...]
Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo San Diego Recap
The Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo in San Diego this year featured many companies and speakers that were focusing on real world applications of 3D print technology. We got the inside scoop from many different companies how they are leveraging digital fabrication and actually making profits from 3D printed products - not just talking about the possibility of it. With these new startup companies there is a new trend of being loyal to the consumer rather than the materials and manufacturer, … [Read more...]
Wearable 3D Prints – Silicon Valley Fashion Week
Geek and tech chic is having it’s moment in the wake of Silicon Valley Fashion Week 2016, and its no surprise to see wearable 3D prints up and down the runway. However, it is a surprise to still being seeing wearable 3D prints thrown into the mix more as a gimmick than as an actual viable fashion option. Is the fashion industry really ready to adopt 3D printing on it’s shelves? Listen to the podcast here: Wearable 3D Prints – Silicon Valley Fashion Week It is Silicon Valley Fashion … [Read more...]
SoCal MakerCon 2016 Recap
SoCal MakerCon 2016 is under new management from our friends at Vocademy, and this years experience was far different from previous years. The noticeable differences between the shows of 2015 and 2016 are a tell tale sign of the state of 3D printing and gives away who may be the forerunners of the industry. Many surprising companies and organizations made a showing at this years event with lots of interactive booths in the STEM/STEAM realm for kids in elementary to high school grade levels. … [Read more...]
Rock Your 3D Print Trade Show Booth
An interview on something everyone in the 3D printing industry should take note of: How to have a successful 3D print trade show booth with guest Jessica Larimore. So much of what we have seen at trade shows makes us cringe, avoid a flop at a major event with her tips on how to represent yourself, your company, your brand well. She shares how to create your 3D print trade show booth to ensure success for your business. We are going to do something a little different today with an interview … [Read more...]
Digital Footprint
The Digital Footprint Conference can really help you with your business. This is not 100% 3D printing related, but if you are running a 3D print business or are considering starting a 3D print business, this information is really critical and can help you a great deal. Let’s talk about how we heard about this. Our friend Ken Courtright has a podcast called Today’s Growth. We love it. It is an awesome one. He has the best stories, and he is such a great storyteller. Our favorite thing to do at … [Read more...]