If you’re in the 3D print industry but are not familiar with 3D Hubs, it’s high time to learn. 3D Hubs is a company that releases a report that covers recent trends in the manufacturing industry based on data from thousands of active international suppliers. This report includes print quality ratings, 3D printer model popularity, print categories, most used CNC and 3D printing materials, color choices, and demographics. In this episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about the report … [Read more...]
Analysis Of 3D Hubs Report
If you’re planning to buy your very first 3D printer, user ratings can be a great place to start looking for the hardware that best suits your needs. The 3D Hubs Report is a monthly report that gives valuable information on trends in the 3D printing market. In many ways, however, the information put out by the report can be misleading to end consumers. Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard put a word of caution about interpreting the numbers published in the report. You wouldn’t want the … [Read more...]
How Can I Tell If A 3D Printer Is Reliable?
How can you tell if a 3D printer is reliable before you jump in and purchase one? The short answer is – you can’t. Listen as Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard explain why users have to have higher tolerance for printer quality and reliability at a time when the industry is still at its infancy. Also on this segment, learn about some of the things you can do to at least minimize the risk of buying an unreliable printer. --- Listen to the podcast here: How Can I Tell If A 3D Printer … [Read more...]