Former guest and STEM mentor Brian Bobbitt gives an update on the STEM education curriculum program and 3D printing. He shares his insights on the new generation of students and their capacity to pick up software and projects a lot faster. Complimenting his journey as an educator, he brings one of his students, Jacob Spurling, who gives a first-hand account of the school’s program while sharing some of his projects. Jacob also talks about his process of executing his own projects and … [Read more...]
Girl STEM Education with MakerGirl with Mary Hadley
According to a recent report by Microsoft, girls and young women remain less likely to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math; in short, STEM. In that regard, the lack of representation of women in STEM-related careers continues to grow as an area of focus. Mary Hadley from MakerGirl talks about their Girl STEM Education and mentorship program. MakerGirl is an organization that started in 2014 at the University of Illinois that introduces young girls in the … [Read more...]
How Import Tariffs May Accelerate 3D Printed Consumer Goods with Steve Crimi
There are several markets now that are very viable for 3D printing, and that's what Steve Crimi, CEO of Goldsol, Inc., is looking at right now. Steve, along with his business partner and wife, Brenda, sells lots of different products on Amazon in particular. He has spent his lifetime owning and operating successful businesses in the industries of electrical, energy efficiency, and LED lighting. Steve recognizes that 3D-printed end use products, not just prototyping, are here to stay, and it’s a … [Read more...]
3D Printed Guns: Fair Game Or A Slippery Slope?
Any of you following the 3D print industry couldn't help but see that an awful lot has happened in the courts and in the government with 3D printing, in particular regarding 3D-printed firearms. Cody Wilson was the first person to create a 3D printable gun and the plans for a 3D printable gun way back in 2013 or so. A big part of a documentary movie about 3D printing, Print the Legend, tells the early story of Cody and his 3D-printed gun which he put it out there and made it available for the … [Read more...]
The Tale of the 3D Printed Doorbell
One of the things they don't tell you about being a first time homeowner is the number of security system salesmen that drop by immediately after you sign your paycheck away to a 15 or 30-year mortgage. This is the tale of a homeowner on the first day in their new home. Not being the type of person who answers the door when she’s not expecting visitors, the new resident answered the doorbell to a salesman wanting to check out the home alarm system and see what upgrades he could bring to the … [Read more...]
How Will 3D Printing Affect the Economy
Three-dimensional printing is changing the way individuals live as well as the way businesses conduct different operations and processes. This technology is already being used prevalently in different industries for a wide range of purposes. There are great possibilities for additional innovations and developments in the coming years. With this in mind, you may be wondering how will 3D printing affect the economy. We're going to answer your question by talking about the six ways 3D printing … [Read more...]
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