Transitions Hair Solutions is creating custom 3D printed wigs for patients who have lost their hair due to disease or as a side affect of cancer treatments. By taking a 3D scan of a patients head, they are able to create a more secure fitting and more realistic looking wig that provides a greater sense of comfort to the wearer. These 3D printed wigs can even take into account the direction the hair will lay as well as the texture of the hair that will be added. Listen to the podcast here: 3D … [Read more...]
Retail 3D Printing with 3DCanada Project – REPLAY
Taking a look back at the major way Canadian retailers are creating massive 3D print awareness to the general consumer public through an innovative marketing technique. 3D print advocate, former Pinshape adviser, and author, John Biehler gives the inside scoop on the unique way Canadian 3D print designers and artists are reaching the masses at a level that has not quite been reached here in the United States. Our guest today is John Biehler of Cactus Studios, in Canada, north of the border. … [Read more...]
3D Scanning With Jewelyn Co Of CoKreeate
3D scanning is a rising fad, with many people wanting to make 3D models of themselves. Joining Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard on the show, Jewelyn Co of CoKreeate shares how they do this process in their shop. Based in Alhambra, California, CoKreeate is an all-in-one shop that does 3D scanning, 3D modeling, and prototyping. They are best known for their 3D-printed miniature figurines. --- Listen to the podcast here: 3D Scanning With Jewelyn Co Of CoKreeate Jewelyn, thank you so … [Read more...]
Copyright 3D Scanning Worries
Does 3D scanning open up a can of copyright concerns for you and your business? Probably, but you can be smart about it, too. Tom and Tracy Hazzard share some tips and pitfalls to avoid if you are offering 3D scanning services or thinking about 3D scanning an item. They get into copyright and why you have to be careful with the items you will be scanning. --- Listen to the podcast here: Copyright 3D Scanning Worries Our question is about copyright and 3D scanning. Should they … [Read more...]
Honey We 3D Shrunk Ourselves With Miles Guidon Of Hollywood 3D Printing
Tom and Tracy Hazzard go Hollywood - Hollywood 3D Printing, that is - in order to understand full-body 3D scanning from expert Miles Guidon. Explore the world of 3D scanning with Tom and Tracy as they each get scanned from head to toe. After listening to the podcast, check out their show notes blog to see photos, screenshots, and a video of the process. Listen intently to learn how accurate 3D scans are and take home some 3D scanning tips for getting the best scan results. You will … [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...]