Should you use 3D printing for your kid’s science project? Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard have some serious misgivings about this seemingly brilliant idea of using this technology for homework. Why? Because they, too, have a kid, and they have tried (and failed) to do so. Listen and learn about some of the repercussions you have to seriously consider before jumping into it. --- Listen to the podcast here: My Kid Has A Science Project, Should We Use 3D Printing? This is the … [Read more...]
Should I Avoid Buying A Printer That Requires Proprietary (Cartridge) Filament?
Most 3D printers would accept any filament of the right diameter, but a few require a proprietary cartridge system that prevents you from using any filament other than theirs. Where should you draw the line when it comes to proprietary filaments? Should you avoid buying printers that require them? For Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard, the answer is yes and no (but definitely, yes) – depending on what you’re using your printer for. Tune in for more. --- Listen to the podcast … [Read more...]
How Do You Build Design Talent In Your 3D Printing Business?
It is amazing to see how far the 3D printing industry has grown without many artists and designers involved in it. Imagine what the future would hold for the industry if it incorporated significantly more artistic talent into its 3D design workforce, especially in the 3D retail product sphere. Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard believe that teaching the technical aspects of 3D design is a lot easier than teaching artistry. That being said, how do you build design talent in your 3D printing … [Read more...]
Maker Help In The City Of Makers With Mike Moceri Of MakerOS
As the 3D printing industry grows and diversifies, the need for collaboration between different fields involved in 3D design and production becomes more pronounced. MakerOS offers this kind of solution, being a management system for 3D printing businesses that allows vendors and clients to collaborate on projects on a unified platform. With a variety of services such as sourcing, invoicing, content protection, and collaboration, it is the ultimate tool for 3D printing businesses to … [Read more...]
What Is The Difference Between A Mentor And A Coach?
If you’re starting a business in 3D printing or any other field, it helps to have someone from the outside to give you a fresh perspective on things and help your business grow. You might want to work with a coach or a mentor (or both) to do this, but what is the difference between the two? Which one would you want to work with depending on your particular goals? Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard answer this frequently-asked question in this segment. Join in and learn how to distinguish … [Read more...]
What Are Some Best Practices For Communicating With 3DP Customers?
Repeat customers are precious commodities for any manufacturer, and they can only be obtained through excellent service. Ensuring customer satisfaction with your output entails good communication – a lot of it. What are some of the best practices for customer communication that you can apply in your own 3D printing business? Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard enumerate some of these in this segment. From soft skills to software, there are many things you can do out there to interact with … [Read more...]
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