The battle of the mini 3D printers rages on, and it's really heating up! The MakerBot Replicator Mini 3D Printer is not the most "mini" of the mini printers, but does it make up for the fact? Tom and Tracy Hazzard inspect all the functionality of this 3D printer. For all it lacks (or doesn't lack) in size, this printer compensates with power to spare. See if this mini 3D printer is the right fit for you! --- Listen to the podcast here: MAKERBOT REPLICATOR MINI 3D PRINTER REVIEW … [Read more...]
What is the best way to demo my 3D printing quality and services?
That’s a tough one. It’s a good question because 3D printing quality is subjective, especially for those who have no direct experience with 3D printers. So if you have a 3D printing service business, your customers may not have a. They may have only learned about it on TV, or from a friend, and may have wild ideas about the quality they expect to receive. As a 3D printing service provider, you need to manage the expectations of your customer, and show them examples of the quality they can … [Read more...]
Does A USA Made 3D Printer Matter?
Whenever you’re shopping for anything, do you ever find yourself checking the information for where that item is made? With 3D printers now being manufactured, distributed, and sold all around the globe, would buying one specifically made in the USA matter? That’s the question Tom and Tracy Hazzard tackle in this episode. They go into the pros and cons of using USA-made 3D printers. In choosing a 3D printer, what’s more important - the place where it’s made or the quality that it … [Read more...]
Power Supply Issues
There is nothing more annoying than power interruptions in the middle of printing. Whether it is an outage or a surge, your print will most likely be affected. Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss power supply issues, sharing the best ways to power your “what”—printer, laptop, and the likes—no matter your “where.” Don’t let power supplies ruin what could have been an efficient and good print. Follow through for tips in this episode. --- Listen to the podcast here: Power Supply … [Read more...]
3D Print Material Update
Just as ever-changing the world of 3D printing is, we can expect that there will be shifts in how much the materials will cost. This episode brings you an update about the costs of 3D Printing material since the early days we tackled this topic. Tom and Tracy Hazzard share with you some new information they got from this week’s podcast guest, Aaron Roy of 3D Printer OS. Find out how filaments cost and more in this discussion. --- Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Material … [Read more...]
Why We Don’t Sell 3D Printers
Tom and Tracy Hazzard open up in this Ask Us Anything episode about why they don’t sell 3D Printers. People have asked, and they tell you why it’s not the right time for them to be selling. Going further, Tom and Tracy then share what they would need out of the product to really make it worth it for them. Don’t miss this conversation! --- Listen to the podcast here: Why We Don’t Sell 3D Printers This is the Ask Us Anything segment. This question came across and it was less … [Read more...]