Listen to the podcast here: Algae 3D Printing Filament with Barbara Zeller of Algix 3D - REPLAY Algix 3D's line of algae based filament has ushered in a new color wheel of earthy choices for 3D printed products. As the movement to transition away from petroleum based plastics and back to plant based plastics gains momentum, Algix 3D is at the forefront of creating safer to use filaments that are better for the environment. Check out how their emissions-safe filaments are ideal for use in the … [Read more...]
Good 3D Design is Hard to Find – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: Good 3D Design is Hard to Find - REPLAY Looking for a good 3D design to print is a pretty daunting task. Find out what Tom and Tracy Hazzard think the 3D print design file sites out there are missing and why designers aren't making the emotional purchasing connection with potential consumers. Taking a page out of Dan Clark's book, The Art of Significance, to be inspired to design a 3D printable file that is significant and more than just settling on something to … [Read more...]
3D Printed Bird Nest Designs – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: 3D Printed Bird Nest Designs - REPLAY In an effort to bring birds back into urban areas The Printed Nest has created a large network featuring 3D printed birds nests and their downloadable designs. They were our Earth Week design inspiration and we remain impressed with the many different nest iterations available for different types of birds in different types of environments. 3D Printing and bird watching make for an interesting blend of a very techy hobby with … [Read more...]
3DP with Flexible Materials – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: 3DP with Flexible Materials - REPLAY Softer 3D print support materials often prove to be problem causers when using the machine as they tend to jam up in the extruder or in the Bowden tubes. Tom had to be the lead investigator for several late nights and cross-continental Skype calls to solve a filament jam on machine from a well known 3D printer company. Looking back at our print tips for flexible materials that have held true over time in this replay episode, … [Read more...]
3D Print STEAM Building with Victor Ciccarelli from STEAM Maker Workshop – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print STEAM Building with Victor Ciccarelli from STEAM Maker Workshop - REPLAY Filling a needs gap is a great business building process and Victor Ciccarelli of STEAM Maker Workshop knows by personal experience. His mission isn't solely focused on teaching how to use a 3D printer, but rather it's about teaching others to be creative in cross-functional interdisciplinary ways. We are inspired by how he stumbled into this business accidentally but made it his … [Read more...]
You Don’t Get Exceptional Customer Service Without Exceptions – REPLAY
Listen to the podcast here: You Don't Get Exceptional Customer Service Without Exceptions - REPLAY What every 3D printer company and manufacturer needs to hear on providing exceptional customer service. Despite how fast the technology is moving forward, some customer service practices are stuck in the past on a rigid script with no employee empowerment to fix issues that can (and do) arise. Looking at how both the customer and the business can work together to resolve 3D printer problems … [Read more...]