3D print figurines have inherent stability issues because they are made of different materials that are often moveable such as the arms and head of a doll. Disney research has come out with a white paper that provides a stability solution to these 3D prints through inserting weights to the product as it is being printed. Tom and Tracy talk how to address modeling the inside of the part and some of the complexities of creating stable 3D prints or even prints that are meant to sink if thrown in … [Read more...]
3D Prints for Breast Cancer Support and Awareness
October is the national awareness month for breast cancer awareness and support. The annual campaign strives to increase awareness of the early signs and stages of the disease, as well as raise funds to research a cure. We've put together a list of 3D prints for breast cancer support to give to those battling as a symbol of strength, or as a reminder to get checked annually by your doctor and do a self exam once a month at home. For more information on early diagnosis head over to National … [Read more...]
Advancements in Support
We have gotten a lot of positive feedback about Tech Tuesday. Yes, a lot of comments, some controversial. But mostly positive. We have been hearing from people who are highly technically capable already like Vicky Somma. I know we talk about her a lot, but the people who communicate with us the most get talked about the most. She has said a couple times to us over Twitter that she loves Tech Tuesdays. I am thrilled about that because sometimes I think she knows more than we do in certain aspects … [Read more...]
Pausing Prints – Tech Tips Revealed
We have been getting a lot of feedback that Tech Tuesday is going well, and people like the technical discussion. We have been getting some comments, too. My favorite comment is from Vicky Somma, who said, “Tracy, just out-teched Tom.” I love that sentiment. We have gotten a lot of comments from the slicer and pausing challenge that we had last week. Vicky Somma was the first to write in, and there has been a conversation going back and forth. She has been saying that she pauses prints to insert … [Read more...]