With graduation season comes scary thoughts of career paths and jobs. It has become very apparent that 3D Printing is going to be the next job boom and filling those skilled jobs will be a big challenge. Where are all these potential employees going to get their 3D Printing Design Education? As if the US education system didn't have enough problems falling behind other countries in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) education, China is about to make the education gap … [Read more...]
Should I Buy Support And Training Packages?
You just spent thousands of dollars on a 3D Printer, and they want you to pay more for Support and Training Packages. Should you? Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss their results of having done with and without the added support for their 3D Printers. They will give you a heads up whether you really need the 3D printer training package, or you can simply look at the manual on your own and get going with using your machine. --- Listen to the podcast here: Should I Buy … [Read more...]
Good Filaments Make Good Prints With Jack Warren Of Toner Plastics
Good filaments, good prints, plus a good printer all add up to a happy you. Successful 3D Printing results owe, in large part, to good input – good design, solid code, and good materials. High quality filament can alleviate the most common problems of failed prints. Today, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk with Jack Warren, the COO of Toner Plastics in East Longmeadow, MA, about what really makes good PLA 3D Print filament. Jack notes how tight controls in manufacturing filament are a … [Read more...]
Where Can I Find Material Property Info?
Material Safety Data Sheets and possible OSHA regulations for 3D printing business remove the liability that always surrounds anything new, making sure you have all the information you need on the chemical composition of your materials and supplies. Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about your 3D material’s property info and its importance to your craft. They stress the need to buy materials from proven or legal sources to ensure quality products and quality customer service. --- Listen … [Read more...]
Is 3D Printing Only For Little Plastic Things?
Little plastic thing. We hear this all the time. 3D Printing is more than plastic, but let’s also take a moment to remind ourselves how much of what we buy every day made by traditional technology revolves around plastic things as well. Today, Tom and Tracy Hazzard answer the common questions - “Is 3D printing only for plastic things?” They discuss how 3D printing is not exclusive to plastic, but you can also use many other materials like metal and even food. --- Listen to the … [Read more...]
Where Is The Good Quality Filament?
What makes a good quality filament? How do you know if you have good filament or not? Tom and Tracy Hazzard kick off their materials week with these common questions. After testing dozens of PLA filament brands, they have a pretty good idea of what qualifies as good filament. They talk about the aspects that affect a filament’s outcome on print and behavior with the printer. They also discuss how a larger volume allows you to control the color better. Listen to them as they share all … [Read more...]
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