SoCal MakerCon 2016 is under new management from our friends at Vocademy, and this years experience was far different from previous years. The noticeable differences between the shows of 2015 and 2016 are a tell tale sign of the state of 3D printing and gives away who may be the forerunners of the industry. Many surprising companies and organizations made a showing at this years event with lots of interactive booths in the STEM/STEAM realm for kids in elementary to high school grade levels. … [Read more...]
Consumer Level 3D Printing with Chris Campbell of FormURLife
Dispelling the myth that consumer level 3D printed products are cheaply made and cheaply designed with Chris Campbell of FormURLife. The opportunities that 3D printing provides to the end user market are far beyond just creating prototypes and design iterations. Looking at all the things and little details that need to come together to create a quality consumer level 3D printing product, as well as some business marketing take-aways that this successful 3D print business has honed in on. This … [Read more...]
3D Print Makers Shifting Mind-to-Market Manufacturing
3D Printers are putting us back in a mindset to manufacture and make, we owe thanks to the 3D print makers for making manufacturing relevant again. Looking at using 3D printing to actually make products and not just use 3D printer for prototyping. Tom and Tracy Hazzard propose how to truly join the maker world with the manufacturing world and how the two are intertwined already. Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Makers Shifting Mind-to-Market Manufacturing I like the subject today on 3D … [Read more...]
How a 3D Print Service Bureau Expands Options with Jessica Hedstrom of Sculpteo
Sculpteo is an online 3D printing service that is making global waves because of its end results. Here with Tom and Tracy Hazzard is the company’s Community Manager, Jessica Hedstrom. Besides sharing about their innovation, Jessica talks about the wonders of the new materials that most 3D print service bureaus are offering. She touches base on the most popular materials and dives deeper into each of them. Furthermore, there … [Read more...]
3D Print Trademark and Copyright Advocacy with Michael Weinberg of Shapeways
3D printing trademark and copyright still have a lot to develop with regards to scope. Advocates like Michael Weinberg is doing his part in helping shift these laws, paving the way to a more financially viable 3D printing industry. He is here with Tom and Tracy Hazzard as he explains the importance of having your 3D creations trademarked or copyrighted and how your products can be protected by doing so. As the I.P. and General Counsel … [Read more...]
Don’t Go Borrowing Trouble – How to Take the Next Step in Business and Stop Over Thinking
Overthinking is a huge culprit in taking your ventures to the wrong path and ending up jeopardizing them. Some make decisions and then easily change them, just like how some change their business name a couple of times in a cycle. In this episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss what their newly coined concept of "borrowing trouble" implies. They share their guide on how you, too, can take the next step and stop overthinking. To move forward with your 3D print business or any business, … [Read more...]