Celebrating our 400th WTFFF?! episode with a few 3D print predictions for 2017 and some resolutions the industry should make and actually try to keep. Tom and Tracy Hazzard share their own 3D print design resolutions for the next year and what's to come in the next year on 3D Start Point. What companies are going to fade away in the next year and what companies will keep their footing and see continued success? Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Predictions for 2017 This is our 400th … [Read more...]
On-Air 3D Design Consultation with Fleet Hower of Locknesters
Get a sneak peek at how a product or design consultation goes with an on-air 3D design consultation of the puzzle toys created by Fleet Hower. He takes us step by step through his design and business process and we take him step by step through how his products and designs fit into the market he intends to reach. It’s a can’t-skip episode for those interested in knowing more about 3D print businesses, and especially desktop FFF 3D print businesses. We’ve got what I hope you will … [Read more...]
3D Printing Skills – Are You Ready to Print?
3D Printing Skills - Are You Ready to Print? Maybe not yet, but there is always time for building 3D Printing Skills 3D Printing has become accessible to home hobbyists, pro-sumers and design professionals like us, but is it really ready to go mainstream? The design learning curve is very steep so you need to have a lot of time on your hands and be prepared to experiment. We have been 3D modeling and designing for over 25 years and had to relearn how to design just to begin the technical … [Read more...]