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How Should I Choose A 3D Printer?

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  Choosing a 3D printing to buy is a problem most 3D printing newbies are faced with. On today’s show, Tom and Tracy Hazzard address this dilemma. They believe that the selection process mainly depends on the quality you want, the size, and even the designs you need. Join Tom and Tracy as they share some key tips on selecting the best 3D printer. --- Listen to the podcast here: How Should I Choose A 3D Printer? Our question is general. It is general but it's a good question. … [Read more...]

3D Printables for Dads – WTFFF are the Designs?

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See our picks for the few good last minute 3D Printables to download and print for Dad! Waited until the last minute to think of a gift for Dad? Why not give your tech geek Dad a 3D Print? We've taken care some of the searching required to find good 3D Printables perfect for Dad. There are also sites like Etsy, Amazon's 3D Printed Product Store* and Sculpteo where there might still be time to rush delivery on a print for some of their 3D Printed products like this 3D Printed "I Love My Daddy" … [Read more...]

Tips For 3D Print Designing In Rhino

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  Tom and Tracy Hazzard's first international question is from Eduardo Martini in Brazil who asks about some tips for successful 3D print designing with Rhino. Although this is a little technically specific to Rhino, some of the tips are good for other 3D modeling programs as well. They share some key tips for using Rhino and what makes it a little different from other programs. Tom also uploads a video tutorial to show you the exact steps he goes through to make a better 3D printable … [Read more...]

Building A 3D Print Business Contest

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  Wrapping up the 3D print segment, Tom and Tracy Hazzard are brewing something great for their listeners. While answering the question if 3D Printing is a good business plan for small local businesses, Tracy launches a surprise business mentorship contest. Win $10,000 value in mentorship over 6 months from Tom and Tracy including consumer, market, and product. --- Listen to the podcast here: Building A 3D Print Business Contest We had our fabulous interview with The UPS Store in … [Read more...]

What Can Brown Do For 3D Printing? With Burke Jones And Michael Karagavoorian Of Kearny Mesa UPS Store

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  3D printing services require a lot of convincing clients about quality, practicality, value worthiness of products. Tom and Tracy Hazzard visit the first UPS Store franchise to offer 3D printing and talk to owner Burke Jones and 3D print specialist Michael Karagavoorian about the ins and outs of offering 3D print services, what it has meant for their business, how it has brought customers into the store and how they manage the challenges of new technology expectations. Their visit to … [Read more...]

Why Are 3D Prints Expensive?

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  Are 3D prints expensive or even expensive enough? That is really the most appropriate question. Tom and Tracy Hazzard debate whether or not the current rates for 3D print services are even profitable and sustainable. They also share what tools to use to see if your design is off base or is too expensive. Tune in to discover if you are undervaluing your time and skills that go into 3D printing. --- Listen to the podcast here: Why Are 3D Prints Expensive? 3D print services might be … [Read more...]