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3D Hubs January Report Recap

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  If you’re in the 3D print industry but are not familiar with 3D Hubs, it’s high time to learn. 3D Hubs is a company that releases a report that covers recent trends in the manufacturing industry based on data from thousands of active international suppliers. This report includes print quality ratings, 3D printer model popularity, print categories, most used CNC and 3D printing materials, color choices, and demographics. In this episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about the report … [Read more...]

Smart Extruder+ Announcement

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  The MakerBot fifth-generation Replicator printers have become famous in the industry, and not in a good way. With extensive efforts in testing, the Smart Extruder+ has been announced and is certainly something users are currently looking forward to. Tom and Tracy Hazzard share their experience with this infamous printer and its original Smart Extruder. They talk about the tests they’ve conducted on their own along with the outcomes. Tom also gives some tips on how to save money when … [Read more...]

3D Print Crowd Source Vs. Professional Design

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  If you’re new to the 3D print industry, one of the things you need to have is a 3D print design library. Now, the question is, who do you use to help you design that library – crowdsourcing or professional designers? This is what Tom and Tracy Hazzard tackle in this episode. Each source has its own advantages and disadvantages that mostly depend on your business model, how you plan to market your designs, and the budget you’re willing to shell out. One thing to remember is that you … [Read more...]

3D Printing Safety First

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In this episode of WTFFF?!, 3D Printing Safety First, we have an interview from down under with Gail Greatorex from Product Safety Solutions. We talked with her via social media a long time ago, when we first started the podcast. She was pointing us to material safety data because we were talking about filament, air quality, and some of those things at that time. She was also pointing out other significant safety and quality issues, so we have been wanting to have her on the podcast for a while. … [Read more...]

Is There Exceptional 3DP Customer Service?

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  Are you looking to purchase a 3D printer? Aside from great specifications and quality, in any purchase, people look for products and services with exceptional customer service. You don’t ever want to be left with a malfunctioning product without anyone to ask help from. In this episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk all about 3D printer customer service. Is there really a company out there that offers an exceptional service? Hear some stories of going the extra mile from Tom and Tracy and … [Read more...]

3D Print Fail Fast & Forward

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  It used to be that failing is often frowned upon and isn’t a concept that people tend to embrace. In modern industries, including 3D printing, people acknowledged that the strategy to fail fast and forward can be advantageous if done correctly with a realistic and achievable process. Tom and Tracy Hazzard explain why this is a great method to reduce cost and material waste. They also share some tips on how it’s being applied by different people and how you can do it yourself in an easy … [Read more...]