Many 3D print designers love building from scratch. However, when a project comes across your desk that requires fit or creation with something that already exists, working your way back can offer some pretty great insights into the best 3D manufacturing process. In this episode, Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard discuss the role of 3D reverse engineering in the digital manufacturing workflow with Dillon Patel, a mechanical R&D engineer working for HP in the 3D scanning and 3D printing … [Read more...]
Bevel 3D Scanner Review
We're going to review the Bevel today. This is a 3D scanner that goes on your phone, a handheld scanner. It was a Kickstarter by Matter and Form. We're going to share how we tested it and tried out, and what results we got from it. We're also going to discuss some of the areas that we think could be improved, both with the product itself and from a business standpoint. Bevel 3D Scanner Review This is a review of the Bevel, which is a 3D scanner that goes on your phone, a … [Read more...]
Matter and Form 3D Scanner Review
In today's episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about their experience with the Matter and Form desktop 3D Scanner. They explain how they needed a 3D scanner for their professional business and how they came to the decision of buying one instead of going for other options. They also go through what they liked about it and what they were impressed by. They review this 3D scanner from a very use case perspective so that you can think about how you can maybe use it too. There are also … [Read more...]
3D Scan Clean-Up
After having their scans made, Tom and Tracy Hazzard finished cleaning them up and improving them for the best 3D print output possible. On today’s show, discover the multiple areas that might need clean-up and repair as they look into any blank or missing areas of data, any misinterpretations of shadows or textures, and any aesthetic improvements, such as making Tracy taller or giving Tom more hair! --- Listen to the podcast here: 3D Scan Clean-Up Our topic is scanning. We … [Read more...]
What’s A Good 3D Scanner?
As with every other product, every 3D print enthusiast looks for a good 3D scanner. Hosts Tom and Tracy Hazzard are not really the kind of designers that use 3D scanning, which is why they had to go out and find the answers for you on this one. There are so many to choose from and so many price points right now. Tune in to today’s show so they can point you to the right direction where you can get an entry level 3D scanner at about $149 and up. It really depends on what you plan to … [Read more...]