Rarely in 3D design and anything 3D printing-related do color pattern and texture get a lot of focus and attention, even when they are the first things buyers notice in a product. On a mission in this episode to shed light on these overlooked 3D printing areas, Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard interview Josh St. John, a passionate, creative technologist and the Head of Creators of Z by HP with a background in design and digital manufacturing. Beyond form and function, Josh brings surface … [Read more...]
CES 2019 3D Printing Recap
After some time where things took a downturn, 2019 saw a resurgence of 3D printing. Tom recaps his trip to the CES 2019 and lets you in on the cool things to see this year. He talks about the advances in 3D scanning, 3D printing, as well as new applications and capabilities. Reflecting on where the progress of 3D printing is heading, Tom shares his thoughts on the future of the industry - from where the prices are headed as well as the quality. He also gives out some of the interesting companies … [Read more...]
High Quality 3D Scanning and Computer Modeling with Barbara Wood
We've got a really good interview today that I think takes us further into the whole 3D scanning and creating a real product out of that exploration. I was at CEO Space, which is our networking and executive and entrepreneurship education forums we participate in quite a few times a year. They have five of them. We've done two this year or something like that already. It's just one of those things where you meet people and they know that we are in the 3D printing industry and they bring me … [Read more...]
Tom And Tracy Are Back!
After taking a week to retool, Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard are back. Explaining the circumstances that led them to take a week-long vacation, they talk a little bit about some of the realities of business that get in the way and life. They also give a heads up on some of the things that you can expect on the upcoming shows – from 3D scanning and 3D printing of a particular part to improve a consumer product, to interviews and discussions on intellectual property and the legal and … [Read more...]
CES 2017 Event Review
In comparison to last year's this CES 2017 event review features far fewer 3D printing companies, but attending the show this year revealed how the desktop 3D print industry has matured. We are covering it all today from 3D scanners, software, new 3D printers, service bureaus, and even some new design possibilities. For those of you that did not have the opportunity to attend the show, we have you covered. Listen to the podcast here: CES 2017 Event Review Today, we're going to cover our … [Read more...]
Scanning for 3D Data with Lisa Federici of Scansite
Just as 3D printers range from hobbyist level, to professional, to commercial, so does the world of 3D scanners. Lisa Federici of Scansite, a company that has been doing professional 3D data scans since 1994, shares her enthusiasm for the growing 3D scanner market and why the different types all have their place in the industry. We also get her tips on what makes a good 3D scan better from her experience working with the military and high profile companies like Nike, Boeing, and Fitbit. We're … [Read more...]