Listen to the podcast here: Battle of the Minis Part 3: MakerBot Mini 3D Printer Review - REPLAY Our Battle of the Mini 3D Printers continued with the MakerBot Mini 3D printer, a smaller and more desktop sized version of the MakerBot Replicator 2. See how this 3D printer moved to the top bracket of our battle based off the quality of product, user experience, and reliability of printing in our original episode here. Listen | Download | View Hear the episode of the WTFFF?! Podcast by … [Read more...]
3D Print Filament Recycling – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Filament Recycling - REPLAY Looking back at how 3D printing drastically reduces waste compared to traditional plastic manufacturing methods, despite the sudden onslaught of 3D print filament recycling machines. Should you consider making your own filament from recycled bits and pieces of 3D prints that didn't work out or that you don't need anymore? Check out our thoughts on the matter and if it's helping or hurting the 3D print industry at … [Read more...]
3D Print Cosplay – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Cosplay - REPLAY 3D printing your own costume for Halloween parties or cosplay events can inexpensively take your outfit to the next level. There are many entry points into 3D printing and creating your own special costume props is one of our favorite ideas to bring more people around to the idea of learning how to create things they want to 3D print. We had so much fun whipping up a cosplay costume piece for our Game of Thrones ensemble, and you can see … [Read more...]
The 3D Printing Store with Debra Wilcox – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: The 3D Printing Store with Debra Wilcox - REPLAY Located in the greater Denver, Colorado area, The 3D Printing store does far more than your average service bureau. From printing and design to birthday parties and educational training, they offer so many ways to get started in 3D printing and to grow your skill set. With multiple types of 3D printers from several different companies it's possible to try them all and see which printer would be the best fit for your … [Read more...]
3D Print Furniture – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Furniture - REPLAY It took awhile for us to come around to the idea of 3D printing furniture, but we knew it had a future when we saw what Russell Singer had done to make a hybrid coffee table by combining 3D printed parts with off the shelf items to make a unique and one of a kind statement piece. By chronicling his process through photos, it's possible to recreate this replay of a design inspiration episode on your own over the weekend. Head over … [Read more...]
Intellectual Property 3D Printing – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: Intellectual Property 3D Printing - REPLAY Desktop 3D printing is where it is today because of the corporate asset value of intellectual property laws and regulations. Looking back at how a dislike of patents came about due to the open-source RepRap movement and why this ideology needs to take a backseat if the industry wants to move forward even further. Check back on the original blog transcript here. Listen | Download | View Hear the episode of the WTFFF?! … [Read more...]