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3D Print Netflix with Hector Berrebi of 3DShook

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Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Netflix with Hector Berrebi of 3DShook With more time to kill during these long winter and holiday months, there's more time to 3D print some fun and clever items from 3DShook's Netflix-like catalog of 3D print decor pieces. We have been fans of their curated designs for quite some time now, you can hear our thoughts in our first conversation with Hector here, and we remain impressed by their high design standards, as well as their partnerships with major … [Read more...]

Protecting 3D Printer Files with Chris Higgins of Orrick

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New cases that have gone up to the Supreme Court are going to have an impact on the 3D printing industry, and patent attorney Chris Higgins takes us through what everyone needs to know about protecting 3D printer files. He identifies common misconceptions about 3D print intellectual property from patents, to business models, to design files and trade secrets. Find where innovation can happen in the patent world and how to protect trade secrets and prevent patent litigation issues through our … [Read more...]

3D Print Musical Instruments

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3D Print musical instruments not only provide great sound, but provide a more affordable alternative to schools trying to keep expensive music programs in place. In a practical way, creating 3D print musical instruments provides students with the opportunity to be involved with the creation and building (through a kit) of their very own recorder, guitar, violin, or to design an instrument that has yet to be 3D printed. Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Musical Instruments Yesterday when … [Read more...]

Stability Issues in 3D Printing

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3D print figurines have inherent stability issues because they are made of different materials that are often moveable such as the arms and head of a doll. Disney research has come out with a white paper that provides a stability solution to these 3D prints through inserting weights to the product as it is being printed. Tom and Tracy talk how to address modeling the inside of the part and some of the complexities of creating stable 3D prints or even prints that are meant to sink if thrown in … [Read more...]

3D Printing Barbie Armor Project on Kickstarter – REPLAY

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<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10948" src="https://3dstartpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/WTFFF-389-banner.jpg" alt="WTFFF 389 | 3D Printing Barbie Armor REPLAY" width="940" height="492" srcset="https://3dstartpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/WTFFF-389-banner.jpg 940w, https://3dstartpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/WTFFF-389-banner-300x157.jpg 300w, https://3dstartpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/WTFFF-389-banner-768x402.jpg 768w, … [Read more...]

3D Print Jewelry – REPLAY

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 Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Jewelry - REPLAY The accessories world gets a make over with the introduction and arrival of 3D print jewelry. We highlight LACE, a 3D print avant garde jewelry line by designer Jenny Woo, as a model for marketing not only a well designed product, but also one that has a story behind it's creation. By giving their products a legitimate price point and therefore, value, this is a company that those looking to get into the additive manufacturing business … [Read more...]