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Forget Disruptive Technology, Disrupt You! Instead, with Jay Samit

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A lot of people often think that they want to change the world, but it is those who want to change themselves first who can actually make that change happen. By looking into your values, you can identify what your strengths are and use it as leverage to make that great impact possible. Combine this with confidence and solving problems will be easier. Take it to the next level and become a part of the disruption wave by working with people with the same goals. Leader in innovation and author … [Read more...]

3D Print Education Made Simple: Revolutionizing STEM Classrooms with Brian Bobbitt

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Having a physical model to hold in your hands is powerful to a student learning engineering and design. But when Brian Bobbitt started integrating 3D print education to the curriculum, there weren’t many resources. With the help of Project Lead The Way, exposure to design and production got easier. Getting a foundational education in CAD at the high school level translated to better skilled transitioning college students later. Brian Bobbit shares how educating the students early can cast away … [Read more...]

3D Print Teaching Startpoint with Drew Lentz of MakerBot

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We have an education beast interviewing with us today with someone who is really in the trenches of 3D print teaching. Anyone of our listeners that's a teacher, educator, head of the PTA, or anyone who is considering getting 3D printing into schools this is the one for you. We have Drew Lentz on the podcast today. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering but he is also involved in product design and was a middle school science teacher. Now for the last two years he has been an employee at … [Read more...]

Mixed Emotions (or Emojis) about 3D Print Sales with Austin Robey of Make Mode

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Real world 3D print design sales numbers are hard to come by, and we are glad that Austin Robey of Make Mode has generously offered to share his Shapeways shop stats for his line of 3D printed emoticons or emojis. Through our discussion there are many take-aways to gain about what to design, how to market your products, types of consumers are in the different 3D print "store fronts", and even what platform is already set up for sales success and how others are lacking. We have a really good … [Read more...]

Critical Thinking is Taught Through Art, not Sciences

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Putting 3D printers in schools is taking steps forward to bring the arts back in the curriculum in a new found way by combining technology with creativity to generate new ways for students to learn basic educational components such as math, history, and geography.  Tom and Tracy advocate why the "A" should be added to traditional STEM programs and curriculum to develop critical thinking as it relates to 3D print design. Listen to the podcast here: Critical Thinking is Taught Through Art, not … [Read more...]

3D Print Business Evaluation with Mike Vasquez of 3Degrees

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Looking at if it's feasible for a company to get a solid 3D print business evaluation from in-house sources with Dr. Mike Vasquez of 3Degrees. Businesses large and small should all consider getting a 3D print business evaluation to see if additive manufacturing is a viable option for their products and processes, but the trick is knowing how to find a knowledgeable source from the technology and product side. It's past time to start exploring the capabilities of 3D printing for your business, … [Read more...]