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3D Scanning With Jewelyn Co Of CoKreeate

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  3D scanning is a rising fad, with many people wanting to make 3D models of themselves. Joining Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard on the show, Jewelyn Co of CoKreeate shares how they do this process in their shop. Based in Alhambra, California, CoKreeate is an all-in-one shop that does 3D scanning, 3D modeling, and prototyping. They are best known for their 3D-printed miniature figurines. --- Listen to the podcast here: 3D Scanning With Jewelyn Co Of CoKreeate Jewelyn, thank you so … [Read more...]

All-In-One 3D Printers With Jens Windau And Lucas Lok Of AIO Robotics

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  3D printing has yet to come to the layperson user’s world, as it often involves a sharp learning curve for non-advanced users. AIO Robotics is prospecting in this direction by designing all-in-one printers of the plug-and-play model. This allows beginners to operate the printers easily while still getting the most of their cutting-edge functionality. Director of Operations Jens Windau and COO Lucas Lok join Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard to describe this ingenious technology and some of … [Read more...]

3D Printed Memes & Marketing In The Niche With Eric Ho Of Raw Legend Collaborations On Shapeways

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  Is Shapeways the best place on the internet to sell your 3D printed designs? Eric Ho sure thinks so, and he should know because he worked there as their Social Media Manager. Now he has a stable of designers that work with him to create original 3D printed memes (with a lot of Corgis!), and sells them in his Raw Legend Collaborations shop on Shapeways (ShopKeep Corgis). In this WTFFF?! episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard learn how Eric exploits social media to tell the story behind his 3D … [Read more...]

Astroprint 3D Printing App Store

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What does a world traveler and coder like Drew Taylor do when he falls in love with 3D printing? Well, of course he leaves his former career behind and starts Astroprint 3D Printing App Store. In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the show floor, Tom and Tracy discuss how Astroprint 3D Printing App Store is positioning itself as the "Android" of the 3D Printing space by providing a cloud OS and apps to improve and enhance the 3D printing process. The apps provide for remote monitoring … [Read more...]

Raising The Bar With Taj Chiu Of Raise 3D

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  Tom and Tracy Hazzard first met Taj Chiu, then of Toy Builder Labs, at the first SoCal MakerCon. They sat down with her again to learn why she was exhibiting at this SoCal MakerCon in a Raise 3D booth. In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the show floor, Tom and Tracy learn about the recent Kickstarter campaign and printer advancements coming to the American 3D printer market by Raise 3D. Listen to Taj’s explanation about their recent products and how they are producing … [Read more...]

SoCal MakerCon Recap

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  This year’s SoCal MakerCon Convention attracted so many more attendees and exhibitors than last year that it had to be moved to a larger building a month before the show. In this WTFFF?! episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss their experience exhibiting and giving a talk on Makers Making Profits. They also preview nine upcoming interviews conducted live from the show floor. Hear about the lessons and ideas they gathered from the event. --- Listen to the podcast here: SoCal … [Read more...]