Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Filament Recycling - REPLAY Looking back at how 3D printing drastically reduces waste compared to traditional plastic manufacturing methods, despite the sudden onslaught of 3D print filament recycling machines. Should you consider making your own filament from recycled bits and pieces of 3D prints that didn't work out or that you don't need anymore? Check out our thoughts on the matter and if it's helping or hurting the 3D print industry at … [Read more...]
3D Photography and Plotagraph Pro
A new way to set your brand and product apart with an attention grabbing new form of photography for websites and social media by Plotagraph Pro. More than a .gif and more than an average high quality photo, these Plotagraphs combine the power of a photograph with a video. We met this couple at CEO Space, our event that we teach at. Sascha Scheider and Troy Plota. They are just the coolest couple ever on top of the fact that they have the greatest invention ever. Troy has been a photographer … [Read more...]
Tips for Taking 3D Print Photographs with Aaron Johnson
Achieving good 3D print photographs is not an easy task. You need to have the right tools to produce photos with the finest details. Today, Tom and Tracy Hazzard is joined by Aaron Johnson, the Founder of Shotbox and co-inventor of the Cricut, who shares some tips for taking 3D print photographs. Introducing his creation called Shotbox, Aaron describes how it functions and how you can operate it to produce quality and shareable photos. --- Listen to the podcast here: Tips for … [Read more...]
Comprehensive 3D Printer Testing with 3DKitbash
Not your average files to 3D print or do 3D printer testing with, Natalie Mathis and Quincy Robinson of 3DKitbash have created amazing sculptural 3D printable toys off the back of their many successful Kickstarter projects. They have also created a unique set of tools to download to really test the capabilities of your 3D printer. Today, Tom and Tracy Hazzard interview these great minds. This Kitbash duo shares to us how they started with their project, what they are currently working … [Read more...]
3D Printing In Pop Culture – What’s The Deal With All These Doodle 3D Print Pens?
The market is quickly becoming saturated with different 3D print pens, 3Doodler, Lix 3D Pen, AtmosFlare, Genesis, and on and on. In a way the 3D printing pen companies are all acting like 3D printer companies - constantly trying to one up another with no true innovation. So what's the big deal with all these doodling devices? Generally, we are not big fans of these 3D printer pens because it does not ever seem like anyone could actually doodle out any type of end use product even though some of … [Read more...]
Maintenance Tips for Consistent Material Flow
Consistent material flow is one of the most common issues with getting consistent 3D prints, and we have some real practical suggestions and an overview of several things that can affect your print quality. What can you do to maintain that? It’s tough because there are so many variables that it is sometimes hard to identify what it is. If you have material flow that is too low, you end up with little gaps around the perimeter of your part. I would say consistent material flow is one of the … [Read more...]