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Ask Us Anything – MatterHackers Event Part 1

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Today is hyper tech Tuesday as we cover the topics and questions that were asked at the live Ask Us Anything event with Lars Brubaker and Taylor Landry of MatterHackers. We split it into two part to make it more logical, today’s group is more for the new users, while part two will be for more advanced users.

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3D Freelance Tips

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:00:00 GMT

By the year 2020, it’s expected that over 50% of the business world will be freelancers. If you think, “Oh I’ll just go out and freelance,” think again because it takes some planning to be successful. Sharing our top three freelance tips, especially if you are going to consider 3D print design freelancing.

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Update on What WTFFF?! Is All About

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:00:00 GMT

A huge “Thank you,” to all our loyal listeners who made this major milestone possible. Giving a little update for those new to the podcast to explain what the WTFFF?! is all about!

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Making 3D Printing More Accessible with Lars Brubaker of MatterHackers

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Checking back in with MatterHackers since our last episode with them, we wanted to talk more generally this time and get a feel for the other things they are working on and where their growth is. They are simplifying the user experience and really developing a plug-n-play system with updates to their MatterControl platform. With over 300% growth from last year to this year, they are definitely headed in the right direction.

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3D Design Theft or Fair Use

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Are the file sites on the side of the little guy? Based off what’s happened to Loubie on Thingiverse, where another company took her (and many other designers) files, printed them, and sold the product for profit on Ebay, it does not seem so.

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Pausing 3D Prints – Tech Tips Revealed

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Tracy’s back to try and “Out-tech Tom,” as listener Vicky Somma put it. How to manipulate your 3D printer settings and G-codes to pause a print. Not a beginner topic by any means, but valuable information for printer companies to know what customers need and that a significant amount of users are wanting specific features such as print pausing.

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Challenges of the 3D Print Market

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Contemplating the many challenges of the 3D print design market, such as trying to appeal to a market that doesn’t even know 3D printing exists yet, or that they need or want 3D printed products. Is it the right move to gain investors, or wait the market out a bit more to when it has truly tipped? Should we go against our own advice of market proofing first?

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Are We Really Worried About Our Designs Being Stolen?

Sat, 27 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In response to our episode with Hector from 3D Shook, Joseph, a long-time listener said he was really happy with Hector’s response to our question about being worried about his STL files being distributed unfairly or stolen essentially. Joseph said he feels that our crippling fear of people stealing our designs is hurting us and not helping the 3D printing industry either.

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Can You Capture Other Parts in Your 3D Prints?

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

It’s Tech Tuesday, and today’s question is, “Is it possible to make a 3D print where you print part of it and put some other object of a different material into the middle of your print and keep printing over it? So you encapsulate it or capture something in your 3D print.” It brings up a lot of points of whether or not that part could be damaged or how it fits in there. or if you’re going to hurt your 3D printer if you do it. Will it get knocked? There are a lot of things to consider and we have some suggestions before you attempt it.

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Is Anyone Actually Selling Any 3D Printed Products?

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Long-time listener Eduardo Martini of Brazil recently posed yet another challenging question to us, “Is anybody actually selling anything in 3D printing? Not just giving it away, but selling?” While some designers are making money selling 3D printed products, the market and marketplaces for these designs might not be ready enough yet for you to quit your day job.

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Educational Project: Digital Sundial

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! Episode, Tom and Tracy have found a great educational project for teachers and students. There is a lot of potential here for creating it into a larger lesson plan about time, geography, and of course 3D printing and 3D design. What they are talking about is creating a digital sundial, a little ironic considering sundials are analog by nature. Mojoptix, the designer, has great videos to walk students through the creation of this free file.

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Jurassic 3D Printers Built to Last Until the Next Ice Age with Clay Guillory of Titan 3D

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode, Tom and Tracy have an interview with Clay Guillory of Titan 3D. And that is a big printer; there is a reason they call it Titan. It’s not even just big; it’s built, too. That thing is like a tank. We were really impressed with it when we saw it at CES. I started talking to Clay while we were waiting around, and they are in Colorado Springs. They are in our sister’s backyard and I was thinking we had to get up there.

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It always amazes us where different 3D printing companies are based. It really shows you how far and wide the interes tand expertise is; it’s really all over the place.

We will talk again after the interview with Clay about why we think Titan 3D is a cool concept for a lot of companies.

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Food 3D Printer Update

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Tom & Tracy received many tweets and emails in response to their last episode on Countertop Food 3D Printers. In fact, the responses were so positive and informative that they decided to follow up with this WTFFF?! episode to discuss and share it with everyone. There are several more Countertop 3D Printers to note, available through Kickstarter campaigns or direct from manufacturers for 3D Printing food, chocolate, pancakes, and more.

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Why Does My Recurring 3D Print Suddenly Change?

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom & Tracy answer a technical and practical question from a listener who prints the same type of objects over and over again. The question is: Why does a part that I have printed regularly and successfully over a long period of time all of a sudden have problems when I go and print it?

That always surprises me. We’ll get a print off the printer, and there are gaps and holes and things. But we just printed this, and everything seems to be working, but all of a sudden there is a problem. Or something doesn’t form properly.

There are several reasons why this can happen. We will run through the three most typical reasons as to why?

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ThingMaker by Mattel, Is This a Game Changer?

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss some exciting news coming from the Toy Fair in New York. There will be a 3D print version of the ThingMaker, which is a Mattel toy from the ‘60s. Mattel has recognized the opportunity with modern desktop 3D printing. They are reviving the name of the ThingMaker and the concept of kids making their own toys, this time using 3d print technology. Is Mattel just jumping on the band wagon, or could this be a game changer?

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Are There Countertop Food 3D Printers?

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode, Tom & Tracy discuss if there are any desktop, less expensive food printers, in particular chocolate printers?” I can totally understand because the idea of making lacy chocolate designs and other intricate things that are hard to do by hand sounds great. How fun would that be? Besides, it’s chocolate. Who doesn’t want chocolate?

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A 3D Print Prototype for Business Success with Scott Brandonisio of Ring Cam

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

They have developed this specialized ring box that you put your engagement ring in when you are going to propose. It has a camera in it, and you hold it up as you’re down on your knee, and it videos her entire expression, reaction, and everything. They even teach you howto use it properly; there is a video that teaches you how to hold the box so

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy interview Scott Brandonisio of Ring Cam. They use 3D Printing to develop and produce this specialized ring box that you put your engagement ring in when you are going to propose. It has a camera in it,and you hold it up as you’re down on your knee, and it videos her entire expression, reaction, and everything. They even teach you how to use it properly;there is a video that teaches you how to hold the box so you get the perfect angle, and it records the whole moment.

This story is a perfect real world example of how 3D printing plays a critical role in the path to business success.

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How Harmful Are 3D Printing Fumes?

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In This WTFFF?! episode Tom & Tracy discuss a research study by the University of Texas that conclusively determines if the fumes from 3D printing plastic materials are harmful. While many of us have believed that ABS fumes are bad for us, and that PLA is safe, we have not really had any scientific evidence to back that belief up. Tom & Tracy dig into the details and share the results with you.

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How Come You Never Make Me Anything?

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Happy Mardi Gras! In this WTFFF?! episodes Tracy asks Tom “How come you never make me anything?”

I always say how you never make me anything, but it’s really not true. You did make me something for Mardi Gras. Not for Valentine’s Day, mind you, but for Mardi Gras. We had the opportunity to be on a Game of Thrones Mardi Gras float in the parade in San Diego this past weekend. And you made me a Melisandre necklace. You’re going to dress up for a costume party, and you need the right accessory. This is a good example. You can make it.

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3D Print Your Way To A Super Bowl Ad

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In This WTFFF?! episode Tom & Tracy discuss this guy on the Carolina Panthers team who is playing in the Super Bowl. We don’t actually know the outcome of the Super Bowl yet. But this guy Thomas Davis broke his arm in the NFC Championship game, and he had surgery the next day and had a whole bunch of screws put in the bone of his arm to hold it together. Theoretically, he can play, but he will probably be in quite a bit of pain even though it was about two weeks ago. It’s still not healed yet; that takes a while. But the Panthers needed the guy to play, but they needed a brace, and they need it yesterday. Their question was: Can you do it?

How to Improve Your 3D Prints

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of WTFFF?! Tracy asks Tom a question about how to improve the quality of a 3D print. What is the attack process?

It starts with defining what improvement is to you. Is it just speed because it is taking too long to print? Or is it quality of the surface smoothness and things like that? Is it having it come off the build plate and it’s done? Meaning you don’t have to clean anything up. There are many things to consider, but also many ways to make improvements to your 3D Prints

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The Netflix Of On Demand 3D Printing with Hector Berrebi of 3DShook

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

3DShook has made the WTFFF?! Best Of list multiple times. The Valentine’s Day list was published recently, and another item of theirs made the list. In this episode of WTFFF?!, Tom & Tracy interview Hector Berrebi of 3DShook to learn about what makes their content different. Are they the Netflix of on demand 3D printing?

We discovered that they are actually designing themselves. They have exclusive content; it is not your average, user-generated file repository. This is actual designers who are making a living at it, who are being paid to create exclusive content for 3DShook to distribute. And that’s really impressive. It’s different from a lot of things.That’s why it’s no surprise they are making our list time after time.

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Meetup with Matterhackers

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode, Tom & Tracy discuss an upcoming “Ask Us Anything’ event they are doing in cooperation with MatterHackers. It’s a meet-up with MatterHackers. But it’s an “Ask Us Anything” event where Lars and Taylor from MatterHackers along with Tom & Tracy will be there to answer questions about 3D printing. It’s going to be your opportunity as an interested listener and a 3D printing person in the community to come in and meet us and some of the leaders of MatterHackers and ask questions and start to immerse yourself more in this industry.

People should start looking for meet-ups in their area that offer more than just sales. This is really about support and reaching out to the local community.

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How Can I Get Educated for a Career in 3D Printing?

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom & Tracy received a question over Facebook from a listener who is about to retire from the military, and is seeking a second career in the 3D printing industry. He is asking, What degree or education path would we recommend the most for him to become a valuable asset in the coming years? That is the first part of his question. The second part is: Are there any minimum software certifications he should know about? Great questions.

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Valentines Day Suggestions

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode, Tracy Asks Tom a question: “What are you going to print me for Valentine’s Day?”
The reality is, it does take a long time to create and then model and test and print something new. You better think ahead or get a jump start, which is why we post our “Best Of” lists. We just posted our Valentine’s Day Best of list, and while I’m not super excited about all of the things on the list—some of them are just a little cutesy—but there are a couple of nice things there. Especially if you are new to 3D printing and just want to show off and say, “Hey, look, I know you’ve been really patient with me while I have been trying to learn this 3D printer and taking time away from my significant other. Look, I printed you something.” That would be a nice gesture.

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Food 3D Printing

Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Food 3D Printing has come from a couple of times from listeners over social media asking us about the sugar printers and the chocolate printers. I promised we would follow up because I really want one.

Of course, we went to CES at the beginning of this month, and there was quite a significant display of the food 3D printers at the 3D Systems booth. It’s the second year in a row; they had it last year, and they had it again this year.

But there have been some developments, and even XYZ has a printer that does cookies. My point is there is more than just 3D Systems. Other people are working on it and experimenting with it, and we are hoping a good desktop sugar printer comes out soon because I know our daughter would be all over that. She is a baker, so we would love to have that

It was really exciting at CES to see how far this food 3D printing thing is coming!

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3D Printing Apps Promote Ease of Use with Drew Taylor of AstroPrint

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode we decided to follow up withsomeone we met at SoCal MakerCon. Back then we didn’t have enough time to getin depth about what they do; the company is AstroPrint.

In the SoCal MakerConinterview with him I said that their company is just apps and software, so it didn’tquite excite me. But now that we havelearned more about it, I actually think it really is exciting.

Drew Taylor is one ofthe founders of AstroPrint, and we had a really good interview with him.

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3D Print Design Customization

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

One of the greatest advantages of 3D Printing technology is the ability to make each pat you print unique. The amount of time to create and prepare each part to print can be complicated and time consuming. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom & Tracy discuss tips and best practices for customizing your 3D models to speed the process and achieve the best 3D Print results.

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Should you 3D print 200 parts, or only one and cast the rest?

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

If you need to make 200 of a napkin ring for a party that takes one hour each to 3D Print, should you 3D Print them all, or just one and then make a silicone mold to cast the rest? This is another great question submitted by Eduardo Martini of Brazil. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom & Tracy go over the details and weigh the options between speed, skills required, material quality, design limitations, and labor.

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Is 3D Printing many parts at one time better?

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

A long time listener from Brazil, Eduardo Martini, has written in with a couple of good new 3D printing questions including, “If you need a quantity of 200, is it better to print them one at a time, or as many as you can fit on the build plate at once?” In this WTFFF?! episode Tom & Tracy discuss the pros and cons of this issue, because the answer is not as straight forward as you might think.

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3D Printer Overload

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss 3D Printer overload. After yesterday’s interview with Aniwaa and learning about how many printers, scanners, and software they have in their database as it exists today—926 3D printers alone—our minds are blown. We feel like we are having 3D printer overload right now.

Every week on Kickstarter or in the media, there is another press release or announcement about a new 3D printer in the market. We saw a few at CES that are start-ups that will be coming in the market shortly, and they’re probably not even in the database yet because most don’t have full websites yet. That’s really the thing that struck us yesterday. How does anybody keep track of this and sort it all out?

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Martin Lansard and Pierre-Antoine Arrighi of Aniwaa

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In This WTFFF?! episode Tom & Tracy have an interview from across the pond over in France with two business partners and co-founders of a website called Aniwaa.com. They are Martin Lansardand Pierre-Antoine Arrighi.

Aniwaa started out as a blog with product comp charts, which were awesome, because they would compare features between multiple printers, five or six of them at a time. Then there was a quick-sort as well. We thought it was a really useful tool, and have used it many times.

Now they have launched a whole new website that is trying to be a major resource for anybody looking at the 3D printing ecosystem of printers, scanners, and software. These guys are really product-knowledgeable and product-agnostic, as we like to call them; they are not tied to one product. It’s not a website from a product company pretending to be independent. They really are independent.

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Consumer vs. Prosumer

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss if the future market for 3D printing more consumer or prosumer? This question is coming up because of 3D Systems’ decision to abandon the consumer market, not sell the Cube 3D Printer, and go back to their roots of industrial 3D printing and the prosumer market in general.

The prosumer may be the closest to the consumer market they are going to get because they are staying more commercial, their comfort zone of where they have been, but they are recognizing the prosumer market is something they need to serve.

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3D Designs For Sale

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

A lot of people have asked us over recent months: “Can we buy your tie? Is it for sale? Where can we buy your 3D-printed tie?” In this WTFFF?! episode we discuss the options we considered for where to sell it, and reveal that it is finally for sale.

We gave a lot of thought about where to sell it, and at one point, Amazon had a 3D-printed product store. We were very excited about that, and we got accepted into it. But then they disbanded it promptly before we were able to get our product over there. And they made it such a headache that we eventually gave up on them. It just didn’t make sense, and it became much harder to create a listing on Amazon within the category. What we found actually was an easier path for making it available for people to buy that is lower maintenance for us as merchants, the answer for us was Etsy.

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Big Show vs. Little Show

Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

We have had some questions from listeners about some of the events happening locally and internationally. In this episode of WTFFF?! Tom & Tracy discuss the biggest question, which events are better to attend and participate in: Big show or little show?

The problem is, it’s like a big fish, little pond, little fish, big pond kind of situation. It really depends on your goals. Doesn’t it depend on whether you are an attendee or an exhibitor? Let’s break that down.

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CES Recap

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

My feet still hurt from walking seemingly endless rows of exhibits at CES as I write this. We just got back from CES, and while it’s fresh in our minds, we are going to recap the best and the worst of CES 2016 in regard to 3D printing.

Let’s just say, that show is gigantic. Thank goodness the 3D printing related companies were not spread out so much. For those of you that did not have the opportunity to attend the show, we have you covered. In this episode of WTFFF?! we run down our best and the worst picks of 3D Printing at CES 2016.

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Planning A Killer 3D Printing Event with Colton Robtoy of CD Printathlon

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Last August we interviewed Colton Robtoy as he wasplanning the CD Printathlon. CD is the Capital District, which is the Albany,NY area. We were talking to him about the challenges of planning this Printathlon.He was trying to get the word out about it, and that is why he came on ourpodcast.

Very recently we noticed that he had written some recap blogposts in the Pulse on LinkedIn. They were awesome; they had such great tips. Hewas so honest about all the things that went wrong, and we loved his methodicalapproach and analysis to it so that he would make an even better event nexttime. We thought we should have him back on WTFFF?! to talk about that.

He is a student, and he put on a 3D printing event. Hehad no event planning experience; this is not his background. He is anengineering student.

Was it train wreck? Or did it work?

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Shapeways Top 10 Most Purchased Products of 2015

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Shapeways recently published a report on its top 10 most purchased products of 2015. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy run down the top 10, and discuss what the most purchased products tells us about the customers who shop at Shapeways. Has the market tipped with mainstream consumers shopping in this marketplace, or is it still dominated by the 3D converted?

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3D Hubs January Report Recap

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

The January Report from 3D Hubs was released last week. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss the highlights from the report, and have a deeper discussion on how useful this information is. Do the differences in the report from month to month signal significant shifts in the industry, or do you have to look at changes over a longer period of time in order to get a clear picture of how things are shifting?

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3D Hubs January Report

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Smart Extruder+ Announcement

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Last week MakerBot announced that this month they are releasing a new Smart Extruder, called the Smart Extruder+. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss if this is just another Band-Aid making an incremental improvement, or if this represents a major change for the MakerBot line of 3D printers?

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3D Print Crowd Source vs. Professional Design

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss if manufacturers should use crown sourced designs to build your design library, or should use professional designers? It really depends on your business model, or your plan. In some cases crown sourced designs may not meet your needs, the old adage is still true, you get what you pay for.

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3D Printing Safety First with Gail Greatorex of Product Safety Solutions

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of WTFFF?!, 3D Printing Safety First, we have an interview from downunder with Gail Greatorex from Product Safety Solutions. We talked with her via social media a long time ago, when we first started the podcast. She was pointing us to materialsafety data because we were talking about filament, air quality, and some ofthose things at that time. She was also pointing out other significant safetyand quality issues, so we have been wanting to have her on the podcast for awhile. I’m glad we finally made that happen with the time difference. There are so many things to consider about 3D Printed product safety, many potential hidden product land mines.

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Is There Exceptional 3DP Customer Service?

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss how some 3D Printer manufacturers are building brand loyalty by providing exceptional customer service. One thing that we have learned in business is that you can not have exceptional customer service without allowing for “exceptions.” Here is where US companies may have an advantage over foreign competition. It is hard enough to build brand loyalty when you have a US office and customer service team, forget it if you are trying to service US customers remotely from your native country.

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3D Print Fail Fast & Forward

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss how success in 3D Printing involves failing, but failing as fast as possible while spending the least amount of money possible. There are arguments to be made that you should not buy your own 3D printer, and just use 3D Hubs, the UPS Store, or a service bureau. Others would argue that having your own 3D printer is the fastest way to fail at the least cost, and the way to go. Regardless, whether you are prototyping parts for tooling, testing parts for production, or using 3D printing to create fine art, time is money.

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A 3D Print Photo Is Worth 1000 Shares

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss the value of 3D Print pictures. When you are trying to market your 3D Print designs, business, or event, publishing photos on social media is critical. In today’s modern business climate, social media marketing is reaching more customers for far less cost than the old school traditional media opportunities of TV, magazines, and newspapers. Real world examples are provided and discussed so you can see how sites like Pinterest are helping companies reach consumers, and how you can too.

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Taking Action

Fri, 01 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year! In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss a key lesson learned in the last year. Taking Action is as important as anything else you can do to achieve success in 3D Printing education, or business. They dig deeper and share a formula for success they learned from Greg Reid, author of “Three Feet From Gold”, Passion + Talent + Association + Action + Faith is the formula for success. Tom & Tracy also reveal how taking action has propelled them to success in their business, and how you can apply this formula to achieve success in your 3D Printing education or business pursuits.

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New Year’s Resolution

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year! In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss their New Year Resolutions for the podcast. Providing a more complete resource on 3DStartpoint of reviews, tips, and events is top on our list. A close second is maintaining the quality content, transparency, and integrity as we move toward taking sponsors to help support the podcast. Lastly, a sincere thank you to you, our listeners, for a great 2015 as we look forward to an even better 2016!

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3D Printing Nerd Power Guides with Joel Telling of 3D Printing Nerd Show

Wed, 30 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of WTFFF, 3D Printing Nerd Power Guides, we have an interview with quite a character, Joel Telling. His YouTube channel is “3D Printing Nerd.” We love that name! He really has a lot of fun with what he does here on his YouTube channel, and it’s all about 3D printing, as well as some things non-3D-printing just for fun. He has a lot of videos and 6,000 subscribers.

No companies are providing the entire package of customer service and resources to make customers successful. It’s one of the things we are starting to see changing a little bit in the industry. But until then, these tutorials, which are a lot of what these YouTube videos consist of,are really critical to help people be successful and have the best experience with their 3D printer.

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Does a USA Made 3D Printer Matter?

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Desktop 3D Printers are now manufactured all over the world. Is there any real benefit to buying one made in the USA? In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss and debate the pros and cons of buying a made in the USA 3D Printer, and buying printers from any given country. Is where it is made the most important factor, or is quality customer support more important?

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How Do You Create Your Time Lapse Videos?

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Several listeners have recently asked, “How do you create your time lapse videos?” In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy first discuss the benefits of creating a time lapse videos of your 3D prints, then get into the technical details of the equipment procedures, and suggestions for making your own.

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What the FFF Should I Do First With My New 3D Printer?

Fri, 25 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Merry Christmas! For those of you that just got a new 3D printer under the tree, you may be wondering where to start. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss some suggestions for what you might want to do first with your new 3D Printer.

Attacking A Difficult 3D Print with Russell Singer of MAKEiT Inc.

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

What is the best way to attack a difficult 3D print? How do the Pros do it? In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss tips and best practices to help you achieve success with Russell Singer of MAKEiT Inc.

With so many variables including temperature, speed, filament, complicated geometry, infill, wall thickness, support structures, and more, hours can quickly become days as you experiment with different settings. Russell takes us through his process that he uses every day to eliminate variables and achieve success in the shortest period of time.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Make-It website Matter Control Cura Simplify 3D Horus Drones Russell’s Blog post – Backpack Clips Clip Files on Thingiverse

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How Can I Change A Free 3D Model?

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

A listener who just recently bought a 3D Printer, and is also a beginner learning CAD modeling, wrote an email into the show and asked a very good question. “How can I change a free downloaded 3D model?” In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss the realities of accomplishing this seemingly simple task. Beginners may expect it should be easy to make a “simple” change in a short period of time, but depending on what you want to change, as a beginner it may be a very tall task. Regardless of your current skill level, learning how you can manipulate free 3D models is a worthwhile endeavor, as you will learn some of the fundamentals of 3D modeling and 3D printing.

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3D Print Branding Problems

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

What do you think of our 3D Printing company brand? This is a question that has been posed to Tom and Tracy several times recently by established companies in the market. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss the branding conundrum faced by many companies in the current 3D printing market. Companies established in the early 3D Print hacker open source community created brands that resonated with that market, but how well do those names play today? As the market grows with non-hacker beginners, students, and mass retail consumers, how do brand names need to change to speak to that audience? Does the brand promise they represent fit the current and future growth markets they seek?

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Is It True? Can You 3D Print a Gun?

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy answer question they receive often at WTFFF?!, but have never answered, until today. In fact, this question has been avoided due to the controversial nature of the subject. However, in the wake of the San Bernardino mass shooting, and the recent passing of the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy, this question is coming up more frequently. Tom and Tracy decided it was time to address the elephant in the room, and have a discussion about the realities of being able to print “anything” with a 3D Printer, including a gun. This is an important topic to discuss, regardless of how you feel about gun rights, especially with so many 3D printers going into schools and libraries. How do we teach our children to benefit from all of the great things that 3D Printing has to offer, but maintain enough oversight to confirm the modern tools provided are being used properly?

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3D Print Filament Reorder Problems

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

When you run out of your favorite filament and need to buy a new spool, you would expect that if you buy the same brand and color you had before that it should print with the same quality, right? In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss their experience with reordering from trusted filament sources, and the unexpected results. How can you make sure you can 3D Print with consistent quality from one spool of material to another? This is a hidden land mine that can cause frustration and lost time.

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3D Print Services: Challenge Accepted with David Feeney of SD3D

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

It is no secret that we use 3D printing in our business, and have been printing our original product designs on our own 3D printers. As we prepare to bring some of those products to market, we have been searching for a service company to expand our printing capacity as needed. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy interview David Feeney, CEO and founder of SD3D, a service business that has gone from a garage startup in late 2012 to a legitimate short run production facility today.

This interview is a great case study in what it takes to start a 3D print service business. David has experienced challenges along the way, optimizing the process of sending prints to one of the machines in the “farm,” and customizing the hardware of the machines to perform as needed in a production environment. As a mechanical engineer, David has even added more customized sensors to his printers to make them more reliable, and drive the failure rates down to percentages in the low single digits. SD3D has learned that they need to reduce the human labor in their processes in order to keep costs low, requiring one person to run and maintain as many as six machines.

SD3D has a very unique pricing model that is a combination of a membership fee, and a price per part based on volume. The membership fee offsets the cost of adding new machines to keep up with demand, and keeps the cost per part lower. If you do not have a need for regular or continuing production parts, you can pay a higher part cost and avoid the membership fee.

Shout out to Sandy DeWald, listener of the podcast, Tracy mentions you in this episode!

LINKS MENTIONED:

SD3D Website
Clever Pet Kickstarter

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Should I Build my Own 3D Printer?

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Maybe you have decided that you are ready to buy a 3D printer. In addition to considering what model printer to buy, and from what manufacturer, there is another choice to make, especially if you are trying to learn as much as possible about 3D Printing. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss if you should buy one of the many kits available and build your own 3D printer. If you have the time, skills, and want to learn as much as you can, this may be the way to go.

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Analysis of 3D Hubs Report

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Every month 3D Hubs collects the data from all of its entire network, now 24,500 locations, tracks the trends and issues a report. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy note the highlights from the report and discuss what it means for the 3D Printing Industry.

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Should I Participate in Holiday 3D Printing Contests?

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

‘Tis the season for 3D Printed holiday ornament contests! In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss some of the available contests, the Pros and Cons of spending your precious time to create an award worthy design for an uncertain return, and who might benefit the most from participating.

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Where Can I Find Definitions to 3D Printing Vocabulary Terms?

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Where can I find definitions to 3D Printing vocabulary terms? As the desktop 3D Printing market grows in the consumer space it is becoming clear that many of the common terms used to communicate what printers do and how they work are confusing and in some cases counter intuitive. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss several of the most confusing terms, define them, debate their merits, and make some suggestions for changing the language to be more consumer friendly.

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Diligently Sourcing for 3D Print Production with Cullen Hilkene of 3Diligent

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Sourcing smartly is critical to industrial 3D print production. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy interview Cullen Hilkene of 3Diligent about how they sell empty industrial 3D print capacity the way Hotels Tonight sells empty beds. It begins with careful vetting and qualifying of potential producers, continues with a professional RFQ process, and finishes with a veiled bidding process so the customer gets the best quality part for the lowest price.

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3Diligent.com

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Organizing Your 3DP Files – Backups & Redundancy

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In their last episode Tom and Tracy discussed how they organize their 3DP files. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy build on that discussion with their best practices for saving your CAD and print settings files at many different stages as you work, and recommendations for protecting your 3DP files from being corrupted or deleted. There is nothing worse than losing hundreds of hours of work due to a computer crash, virus corruption, or lost laptop, especially when it is completely preventable. All it takes is some simple planning, establishing a process, and discipline to protect yourself.

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How Do You Organize Your 3DP Files?

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

How do you organize your 3DP files? In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss all of the different files, and the many versions that they save in order to preserve the variations that get created in the design process. The number of files only grows further with settings and Gcode files of the many iterations it takes to achieve the best possible print. Organizing all of the files and documenting the differences is critical to make sure you can find the files you need when you need them, and do not have to waste time trying to remember what settings worked best in the past.

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Can I Get Your 3D Angel STL file?

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Today’s question came to us over Facebook and in email from a teacher in Indiana, Joe Rife. He asks us “Can I Get a Copy of Your 3D Angel STL file? In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss how they would like to help Joe and other teachers like him, but there are a lot of issues that make just handing over the STL file risky. They weigh the pros and cons, and search for a way to accommodate the request. This one definitely got them thinking!

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Should 3DP Companies Lobby Congress?

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In yesterday’s Podcast with Maria Speth we had a great discussion that shed a lot of light on how current US Intellectual Property laws apply to 3D Print digital content. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy ask themselves a related question, “Should 3DP Companies Lobby Congress to update IP laws to apply better to modern technology, especially the 3D Printing industry?” It may take a long time, and significant investment, but the music industry did the same thing when radio was invented to make sure laws protected music authors from having their work distributed for free. This is a good debate, and one that needs to continue.

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3D Print File Rights and Protection with Maria Speth of Jayburg Wilk

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Can you copy a 3D print file without violating Patent or Copyright law? If someone makes a slight change to your original design file, would that new file no longer be protected by the original Copyright? A recent decision in the Federal Court battle between Align Technologies, makers of Invisalign 3D Printed clear braces, and direct competitor Clearcorrect, has established (for now) if digital files, 3D CAD files, are considered “articles” within US Patent law. While this case has raised awareness for an important issue in the 3D Printing industry, it actually will not have as much impact on 3D print file rights and protection as it may first appear. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy interview Intellectual Property Attorney Maria Speth, partner in the law firm of Jayburg Wilk, about the Invisalign case, the differences between Patents and Copyrights, and how you can best protect your 3D Print digital files. What are some best practices for protecting your 3D print files? How do you obtain a copyright? Do you need to register that Copyright? This podcast has critical and valuable information for anyone creating, selling, or sharing 3D CAD files.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Jaburg | Wilk
ITC Clearcorrect Ruling
CEO Space International
Sony v. Universal City Studios
Berne Convention
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How Do I Get My Mom to Buy Me a 3D Printer?

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

A teenager came into our booth at the SoCal MakerCon convention and asked us this question? “How do I get my Mom to buy me a 3D Printer?” In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss this question and make suggestions for what you can do to show your mom (or dad) that you are serious about getting into 3D Printing, how you can start without having your own 3D Printer, and tips for how you might be able to get your own sooner rather than later.

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Hackable 3D Printers

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode, the last in our series brought to you live from the SoCal MakerCon show floor, Tom and Tracy interview Diego Porqueras, founder of Deezmaker. Four years in the making, this company has grown to occupy two store fronts in Pasadena, CA, one that sells machines and materials, and another that is a Makerspace, a powerful combination of sales and support. The Makerspace is built on the idea that users should “Fail Beautifully” to get the most out of their learning experience. Diego shares a great story from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on how critical failure is in engineering and design.

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OneBot 3D Printer Flexibility

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the SoCal MakerCon show floor, Tom and Tracy speak with Carlos Espinoza, Founder of OneBot, about his new line of 3D Printers. This San Diego start-up makes printers that are designed to be upgraded and customized for the user’s specific needs. The drive for OneBot to create more flexible 3D Printers came from a key customer and adviser from the movie industry in Hollywood.

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3D Scanning with Jewelyn Co of CoKreeate

Fri, 27 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the SoCal MakerCon show floor, Tom and Tracy learn how Jewelyn Co and her husband Will started CoKreeate as a one stop retail shop for 3D scanning and printing. In just two years their business has grown to a full time endeavor as they scan and print miniature figurines for a range of different customers.

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CoKreeate web site

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Forget Black Friday, 3D Print Your Way to Holiday Gifts with Vicky Somma of TGAW

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

3D Printing is creating a whole new economy of entrepreneurs starting side businesses that make and sell unique products. With the help of marketplaces like Etsy and Shapeways, discerning consumers are being connected with makers to find more personal and unique gifts. With the holiday shopping season in full swing, in this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy have an in-depth discussion with Vicky Somma, 3D Print entrepreneur, about how she got into 3D Printing with free CAD tools and service bureaus, but has grown a meaningful business selling her 3D print designs at craft shows, Shapeways, and Etsy. Her experience and path to success is a great case study for any entrepreneurial minded maker. We also cover what is working best for each of us to market and promote our products or business, so we let this one go a little long, but it is worth it.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Vicky’s Etsy Shop TGAW
TGAW Shapeways Shop
TGAW Blog
Blender free CAD software
3D Printing Nerd on YouTube
2014 White House 3D Printed Ornament Competition

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3D Printing for Beginners with author Joe Micallef

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Successful 3D Printing begins with learning how to create 3D designs to print. In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the SoCal MakerCon show floor, Tom and Tracy interview Joe Micallef about how he got into the 3D Printing industry and decided to write his book, “Beginning Design for 3D Printing.” Joe’s book introduces beginners to the world of 3D model creation and design with step by step tutorials for free online software to help new users get started and immersed in the world of 3D Printing. The discussion expands to the critical need for designers and CAD experts in the growing 3D economy.

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All-In-One 3D Printers with Jens Windeau and Lucas Lok of AIO Robotics

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Is any 3D Printer really “Plug and Play?” The folks at AIO Robotics have created their All-In-One 3D printer with this goal in mind. In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the SoCal MakerCon show floor, Tom and Tracy speak with CEO Jens Windeau & Director of Operations Lucas Lok about how this startup team is building a software and hardware user experience to appeal to new users who don’t need to have CAD skills.

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High Precision 3D Printing with Russell Singer of MAKEiT Inc.

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

When it comes to detail, how precise can 3D Printers be, and how complete can a part be when it comes of the printer? In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the SoCal MakerCon show floor, Tom and Tracy learn about 10 micron printing from Russell Singer, Design and Development Director of MAKEiT Inc.. Their printer can make incredibly fine machine threads that come off the printer ready to accept a nut or bolt. At WTFFF?! we have tested printing threads in printed parts without much success, so the detail this printer can achieve is impressive. Listen as we discover the market and applications the MAKEiT Inc. printer is intended for.

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Modern Shop Class with Gene Sherman of Vocademy

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

For people born in the 1970’s and earlier, shop class was the place that most students first learned to design, build, and create. Today shop class is on the endangered species list of educational programs. In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the SoCal MakerCon show floor, Tom and Tracy spend some time with Gene Sherman, Founder and CEO of Vocademy, the world’s first education focused makerspace, and learn about his mission to spread the knowledge of how to create and maintain education based shop classes for all.

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3D Printed Memes & Marketing in the Niche with Eric Ho of Raw Legend Collaborations on Shapeways

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Is Shapeways the best place on the internet to sell your 3D printed designs? Eric Ho sure thinks so, and he should know because he worked there as their Social Media Manager. Now he has a stable of designers that work with him to create original 3D printed memes (with a lot of Corgis!), and sells them in his Raw Legend Collaborations shop on Shapeways (ShopKeepCorgis). In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy learn how Eric exploits social media to tell the story behind his 3D designs in what is one of the most effective modern marketing strategies. His success is living proof that marketing in the niche works.

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Raw Legend Collaborations Shapeways Shop
Meetup
Corgis – Dog Breed

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Astroprint 3D Printing App Store with Drew Taylor of Astroprint

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

What does a coder and world traveler like Drew Taylor do when he falls in love with 3D printing? Well, of course he leaves his former career behind and starts Astroprint 3D Printing App Store. In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the show floor, Tom and Tracy discuss how Astroprint is positioning itself as the “Android” of the 3D Printing space by providing apps to improve and enhance the 3D printing process. The apps provide for remote monitoring of multiple printers, better access to file repositories, cloud based file repairs, and more. This company is rather unique in that it is based in San Diego and Spain, check out the podcast to learn why.

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Raising the Bar with Taj Chiu of Raise 3D

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

We first met Taj Chiu, then of Toy Builder Labs, at the first SoCal MakerCon. We sat down with her again to learn why she was exhibiting at this SoCal MakerCon in a Raise 3D booth. In this WTFFF?! episode brought to you live from the show floor, Tom and Tracy learn about the recent Kickstarter campaign, and printer advancements coming to the American 3D Printer market by Raise 3D.

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SoCal MakerCon Recap

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

This year’s SoCal MakerCon Convention attracted so many more attendees and exhibitors than last year that it had to be moved to a larger building a month before the show. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss their experience exhibiting, giving a talk on Makers Making Profits, and preview 9 upcoming interviews conducted live from the show floor.

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A 6-Year Old Girl’s View of 3D Printing

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy interview their own 6 year old daughter, Lannea, about her recent experience with learning CAD software and 3D Printing. They then discuss successes and the challenges of teaching a young child how to create and print their own models, and what the 3D printer manufacturers are still lacking to improve the learning experience and keep kids satisfied.

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The ABCs of 3D with Phair Tsai of XYZ Printing

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In just two years XYZ Printing has grown from a 3D Printing start-up to being the company to beat, with the best selling 3D printer world-wide! In this episode of WTFFF?! Tom and Tracy interview Phair Tsai, Business Development Manager of XYZ Printing. We learn about their comprehensive line of 3D Printers that starts with the entry level $350 Davinci Jr., which was featured at a “Mini Maker Faire Event” in 650 Barnes & Noble stores throughout the USA, and continues with a robust line of more advanced 3D printers and scanners. This company is focused on providing printers that are easy to use, and finding unique ways to get younger generations involved in 3D Printing.

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XYZ Printing
Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire Event
XYZ Video Support Page

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How Can I Tell if a 3D Printer is Reliable?

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

The most frequent question we get is “What printer should I buy?” Closely related to that question is “How can I tell if a printer is going to be reliable?” In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss the realities of 3D printer reliability, and how you can protect yourself from ending up with an expensive paper weight.

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My Kid Has a Science Project, Should We Use 3D Printing?

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

If you have kids in school, then the science projects inevitably come home. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy answer a listener’s question who asks “Should we use 3D Printing as a tool to complete my kid’s science project?” This is a great question and the answer may surprise you. Also covered in this episode is a cautionary note regarding kinds getting involved in 3D Printing, and using online resources.

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Should I Avoid Buying a Printer that Requires Proprietary (Cartridge) Filament?

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Looking to buy a new 3D Printer? Considering all the options can be daunting, especially when it comes to what kinds of filament the printer is able to use. Some printers are happy to run any filament you want to run in them, while others will only accept cartridges loaded with their own filament. In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy answer a listener’s question who asks “Should I avoid buying a printer that requires proprietary filament?”

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How do You Build Design Talent in your 3D Printing Business?

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy answer a question from their 3D Printing business mentorship winner, Kelechi from Nigeria. As he builds his business Kelechi is wondering how he will train his CAD technicians to produce great quality 3D Printable designs. Is that the best way to add design to your 3D Printing service business?

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Maker Help in the City of Makers with Mike Moceri of MakerOS

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In recent years so much has been reported about the fall of Detroit that we were surprised to learn that Detroit is now a hotbed of tech startups, revitalized US manufacturing, and a robust assortment of support companies. “Tech Town Detroit”, as it is now called, is home to MakerOS. Tom & Tracy interview Mike Moceri, Founder and CEO of MakerOS, to learn how MakerOS is helping 3D Printing, design, and engineering companies operate more efficiently and professionally through their robust and secure Customer Relation Management and Resource Planning platform.

LINKS MENTIONED:

MakerOS
MakerOS Youtube Videos
Basecamp

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What is the Difference Between a Mentor and a Coach?

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy cover a question that arose from their mentoring Kelechi from Nigeria. What is the difference between a Mentor and a Coach? No one knows everything, all business owners and entrepreneurs should seek experienced advisers to gain knowledge and guidance. 3DP business owners are no exception, in fact it may be even more critical to their success.

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What are some best practices for communicating with 3DP customers?

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy discuss a listener’s question regarding what are the best practices for communicating effectively with customers? Especially in a service related business of providing designs for 3D printing, engineering, architecture, or even prototyping services, communication is key to customer satisfaction. Since it is much easier to keep a current customer happy than it is to obtain a new one, the tips in this episode are key.

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When Should I File a Patent for my 3D Prints?

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF?! episode Tom and Tracy answer a question from a loyal listener from Brazil, Eduardo Martini. He asks when should he file a patent on his 3D Printed designs, and when did Tom and Tracy file for Patents on their designs? This is a great question that applies to all 3DP content creators.

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Tangiable 3D Printing with Adam Clark of Tangible Solutions

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT

How does a 3D Printing service business get started, and what does it take to grow it to be meaningful and profitable? How do you decide what to charge, and what the lead time for your services should be? Should you discount your prices to try to gain business? How do you manage customer expectations? Adam Clark started Tangible Solutions in a garage with two printers in 2013, and now it is a thriving business serving the greater Dayton, Ohio area. Tom & Tracy discuss all aspects of the business with Adam, and learn how he is engaging with the community to educate potential clients and the next generation of 3D printers.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Makerbot
Fortis 3D Printers
Tangible Solutions
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San Diego Maker Faire

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Tom and Tracy discuss the importance of finding the right trade show for your needs as they explain their experience at the 2015 San Diego Maker Faire.

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Builder Dual 3D Printer review – Double Dutch Color 3D Printing

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Once we started trying to print with a two-color machine, we quickly began to understand why there were so few such machines available on the market. Most dual extrusion 3D printers have two nozzles that move together in the same plane, causing prints to fail more often than not. We gave it s serious effort over a period of nine months before we gave up.

Earlier this summer a 3D print colleague of ours, who has been a guest on WTFFF?!, Brandon Davis, introduced us to a distributor named US Cutter, and the Builder Dual 3D Printer. This printer is very unique in that it is a two-color printer, but has only one nozzle! US Cutter was so convinced that the Builder was much better than other two-color printers, that they agreed to submit it for a review. So for about two months now we have been working with the Builder Dual 3D Printer.
In this episode of WTFFF?! we interview Les Lewis and Sean Weaver of US Cutter, and discuss our experience with the printer. To see the entire detailed 3D Printer review with photos and a video please click here to go to the blog post.

LINKS MENTIONED:

US Cutter
3DPrinter4U.com
Cura
Simplify 3D
Repetier
We’d like to remind our listeners that we will be taking a hiatus from our “Ask Us Anything” segments for the rest of October to get out into the field and bring you some cutting edge content straight from the show floor. However, this does not mean we will be stopping all together – our regular Thursday Podcasts will still be on time! If you have a question about 3D print design, production, sales or more, Ask Us Anything and we will store it away in our super special box of questions and dive into them when we get back into the swing of things at the end of October. Thank you to all the loyal fans who will be sticking through this with us, we hope to bring you the very best information about this rapidly expanding industry we all love!

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3D Print Canada, eh? with John Biehler of Pinshape

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT

3D Printing may be big here in the USA, but the scene in Canada is just as hot, in fact in this episode of WTFFF?! we learn that retailers in Canada are bringing 3D printing to average consumers in ways we have not yet seen south of the border. Tom and Tracy take a deep dive with John Biehler, 3D printing advocate, author, and adviser to Pinshape, into some of the exciting and unique ways Canadian artists and retailers are working together to expose 3D printing to the masses, including a 3D printed portrait of Canada.

LINKS MENTIONED:

johnbiehler.com
3D604.org
Douglas Coupland – 3D Print Canada
Tinkerine
Skanect/Structure Sensor
TinkerCAD
3D Printing with Autodesk
Polar 3D
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Mr. 3D Roboto with Jesse Chang of MDAR and Marc Gyongyosi of Intelligent Flying Machines

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT

3D Printed Robotics and Drones are all the rage these days. Companies developing them are racing to prove that their technology is better than all others. Our guests this week, Jesse Chang and Marc Gyongyosi, founders of two startups, MDAR and Intelligent Flying Machines (IFM), use 3D Printed Robotics and Drones to speed product development and keep costs down. Their advanced devices use motion contrast 3D scanning to sense the environment around them, both indoor and outdoor, and are real word examples of how 3D Printing is being used by entrepreneurs to develop products in ways that was not possible in the past. 3D Printing is critical to their business strategy and future success, without it the 3D Printed Robotics and Drones the path to market would be much more expensive and time consuming.

Jesse is also a member of the Spark investment team at Autodesk, so we get a chance to learn more about the program’s goals and how it works.

LINKS MENTIONED:

MDAR
Intelligent Flying Machines
Autodesk Spark Investment Fund
Carbon 3D
Harvard Business Review ttools case study
We’d like to remind our listeners that we will be taking a hiatus from our “Ask Us Anything” segments for the rest of October to get out into the field and bring you some cutting edge content straight from the show floor. However, this does not mean we will be stopping all together – our regular Thursday Podcasts will still be on time! If you have a question about 3D print design, production, sales or more, Ask Us Anything and we will store it away in our super special box of questions and dive into them when we get back into the swing of things at the end of October. Thank you to all the loyal fans who will be sticking through this with us, we hope to bring you the very best information about this rapidly expanding industry we all love!

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Perfect Pet Prints with Ashley Saunders of PetPrints 3D

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Who doesn’t have a special memory of their favorite pet? In this episode of WTFFF?!, Ashley Saunders, Brand Manager of PetPrints 3D, shares how she and her partner, Mary Henin, turned their passion for pets into a successful and growing business using 3D printing technology. We learn about the process, challenges, opportunities, and what it takes to make Perfect Pet Prints.

As fascinating as it was to learn about how Perfect Pet Prints are made, our discussion highlights how realistic it is for entrepreneurs to create a new business, find a new market, and provide great value to customers that would not have been possible without 3D printing technology.

LINKS MENTIONED:

PetPrints 3D
ProJet 660
We’d like to remind our listeners that we will be taking a hiatus from our “Ask Us Anything” segments for the rest of October to get out into the field and bring you some cutting edge content straight from the show floor. However, this does not mean we will be stopping all together – our regular Thursday Podcasts will still be on time! If you have a question about 3D print design, production, sales or more, Ask Us Anything and we will store it away in our super special box of questions and dive into them when we get back into the swing of things at the end of October. Thank you to all the loyal fans who will be sticking through this with us, we hope to bring you the very best information about this rapidly expanding industry we all love!

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3D Printshow Pasadena Recap!

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:00:00 GMT

It’s trade show Season! We are getting out of the studio to bring you cutting edge content right from the show floor. The Pasadena Convention Center was the perfect venue for the 3D Printshow California, the quality of exhibitors and seminars was much better than expected. We took our AV crew on the road to capture all the highlights.

In addition to this podcast of the best of our on site interviews, we have created a new YouTube channel where you can see videos of the people, products, and exhibits, and our complete interviews.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Metaform Tools
Feel Color
Toner Plastics
Big Rep – Big One
Ultimaker
3D Gence
Airwolf 3D
Adobe
Artist Ryan Buyssens
Staples 3D Printing Web Portal

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Polar 3D Printer Review – 3D Printing Circles with William Steele of Polar 3D

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

What printer should I buy? That is one of the most frequently asked questions we get at WTFFF?! Once you have decided to take the plunge and buy your own 3D printer, your head may spin as you weigh the options and ever-growing choices of 3D printers on the market. The multitude of features and benefits that differentiate each printer mean that there is no one printer that is a perfect fit for all users. So the question is very hard to answer, because it depends on WHAT kinds of things you want to print, your skill level, and your budget.

We first saw the Polar 3D printer when it debuted at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January, 2015. Its open design, circular build plate, and rotational movement immediately caught our attention. Fast forward to August, and Polar 3D submitted one of their printers to WTFFF?! for a formal review. We have now spent a considerable amount of time over the course of more than a month getting to know and understand this unusual but impressive 3D printer. After weeks of working closely with the printer, we interviewed William Steele, CEO of Polar 3D, and the chief engineer/creator of the Polar 3D printer. To view the complete written Polar 3D printer review with detailed photos click here to go to the blog post.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Polar 3D
Polar 3D Video Tutorials
DonorsChoose.org
Cura
Simplify 3D
Repetier
Raspberry Pi 2
CES
Diamond Hotend
Minecraft_Printcraft
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3D Photos to 3D Prints with Drew Cox of Matter and Form

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Now that just about every one carries a smart phone, they have a powerful computer with a high resolution camera in their purse or pocket. Wouldn’t it be great if these high tech devices could take more than just flat pictures? Thanks to Bevel, by Matter and Form, your smart phone can now capture 3D Photos as easily as you check your email or Facebook page. You can even post your 3D Photos on social media platforms through Matter and Form’s custom app. In this episode of WTFFF?!, Drew Cox, CEO of Matter and Form, reveals how their new flash drive sized smart phone accessory turns any smart phone into a powerful 3D scanner, and how your 3D Photos can even be turned into 3D Prints! We discuss the history of Matter and Form, what led them to create Bevel, their vision for the future of 3D Photos, and the opportunity it opens up for 3D Printing.

We were so excited about this innovative new product that we backed the Kickstarter campaign that brought Bevel to life. We can’t wait to test it out and start making 3D Prints out of our 3D Photos.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Matter and Form Bevel Kickstarter page We’d like to remind our listeners that we will be cutting down on our “Ask Us Anything” segments for the rest of September and October to get out into the field and bring you some cutting edge content straight from the show floor. However, this does not mean we will be stopping all together – our regular Thursday Podcasts will still be on time! If you have a question about 3D print design, production, sales or more, Ask Us Anything and we will store it away in our super special box of questions and dive into them when we get back into the swing of things at the end of October. Thank you to all the loyal fans who will be sticking through this with us, we hope to bring you the very best information about this rapidly expanding industry we all love!

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What Entrepreneurs Should Know About 3D Printing

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Are you an entrepreneur looking to cut costs down on your next big venture? Curious how 3D Printing can help with that? Well in this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom & Tracy explain how expanding into 3D printing can create a more viable option for your entrepreneurial venture!

We’d like to remind our listeners that we will be cutting down on our “Ask Us Anything” segments for the rest of September and October to get out into the field and bring you some cutting edge content straight from the show floor. However, this does not mean we will be stopping all together – our regular Thursday Podcasts will still be on time! If you have a question about 3D print design, production, sales or more, Ask Us Anything and we will store it away in our super special box of questions and dive into them when we get back into the swing of things at the end of October. Thank you to all the loyal fans who will be sticking through this with us, we hope to bring you the very best information about this rapidly expanding industry we all love!

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3D Print Metal – Titanium Anniversary with Rich Merlino, David Hall, and Dr. Cesar Terrazas of Addaero

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Reaching 100 WTFFF?! Podcast episodes is a milestone for us and to commemorate it, 3D Print Metal additive manufacturer, Addaero printed the Angel design that started it all for us, only this time instead of PLA, it is printed in Titanium. Using Electron Beam Melting or Powderbed Fusion Technology, 3D Print Metal manufacturing is changing the geometric constraints on aerospace, underwater, space and other industrial (and consumer) applications for machined parts.

Rich Merlino, David Hall and Dr. Cesar Terrazas talk not only about the process and application of 3D Print Metal but have dissuaded any preconceptions that 3D Printed parts on a plane are unsafe. In fact, Tracy is convinced that she would rather be in a plane with 3D Print Metal parts – without all the machining and handwork involved in traditional fabrication, it should be safer! We talk also about what’s holding back widespread adoption and the types of projects that can benefit from additive manufacturing especially when looking at high mold costs and low initial volume. The guys at Addaero even gave us some special tips for 3D Print Metal design –

Wall thicknesses greater than 1/2mm are best
One cubic foot overall build volume
Complexity is fine – even preferred
Be careful of traps – areas smaller than 40 thousandths that might trap powder
MENTIONED LINKS:
Addaero Manufacturing
Kohler Faucets
Boston Dynamics
Vicki Somma – TGAW
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Are 3D Printed Parts Production Quality?

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Okay, so 3D printing is cool and all, but is it actually production quality? In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tracy and Tom Hazzard discuss whether or not a 3D printed part can stack up to its traditionally manufactured counter part and be production quality. From airplanes to fashion, does 3D Printing hold its own as a manufacturing process? Press play to find out!

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How to Charge for a 3D Printed Product

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Can’t figure out how much to charge for your 3D printed product? In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tracy & Tom expand on their own process of determining the right sales price for their custom 3D Printed Products.

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How Has 3D Printing Changed Processing

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Are you planning on taking your 3D Print Model to mass production? Or maybe, you want to double check you design before it goes to tooling. In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy delve into why they think 3D Printing is an essential tool for designs preparing to be made for the mass market.

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Critical 3D Print Operations with Aaron Roy of 3DPrinterOS

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Perhaps you think 3D print operations and the operating system is the least interesting topic for a podcast and you would be in good company with us as well. Everyone said we had to see and talk to 3DPrinterOS for ourselves and they were right! The 3D print operations are absolutely critical to smooth running for any business, school or makerspace, but it doesn’t have to be complex and confusing. Our guest, Aaron Roy discusses with us their mission for making the 3D print operations and workflow streamlined so that deployment can be the same no matter what printer you add. Imagine that… a system you easily learn once and allows you to grow and expand with the technology instead of having to overhaul the system every time you make a change or addition.

The data tracking and details of the 3DPrinterOS system although fairly intuitive to learn, have rich depth. So, we decided to add a visual to the podcast mix. Be sure to see the video on either YouTube or embedded below for a quick guided tour of the functions and features including the management of 3D printer farms and multiple users. Don’t let the overly techie topic scare you away, these 3D print operations are critical to clarifying exactly how you might deploy and manage 3D printers in your organization.

3DPrinterOS
Yeggi
SketchFab
NetFabb
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Power Supply Issues

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Whether you’re in your garage, basement, or the heart of Africa, you need power to run your 3D Printer. In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss the best ways to power your “what” no matter your “where.”

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3D Print Material Update

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Hey, remember that time we talked about 3D Printing materials…? Well here we go again! In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy use some new information they got from this week’s podcast guest Aaron Roy of 3D Printer OS to give everyone an update on the cost of 3D Printing materials. Check it out to find out if filament cost is actually what you think it is!

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Why We Don’t Sell 3D Printers

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy open up about why its not the right time for them to be selling 3D Printers, and what they would need out of product to really make it worth it for them.

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SoCal Maker Con

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Have you had the burning desire to see the WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast live and in person? Have you asked yourself “Where can I see Tom & Tracy Hazzard speak?!” Well fret no more! On November 7th Tom, Tracy, and the WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast are taking the show on the road to the 2015 SoCal Maker Con. There will be live podcast airings, video interviews, 3D Printing (of course), and more! Either come on by or tune in, its going to be a blast!

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3D Printathalon – Pull an All-Nighter with Colton Robtoy of CD Printathalon

Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Think all-nighters are just for college students? Think again. In conjunction with a 3D Printing showcase event in the Capital District area of New York, Albany, a 24-hour 3D Printathalon will be going on September 18, 19, & 20th. With $20 billion infused into regional schools from semi-conductor manufacturers, GE, and various public and private ventures, the Capital District is ripe to produce some of the next great advances in additive manufacturing. Colton Robtoy talks to us about the benefits of sponsorship by 3D Printing related companies and the excitement of participating in the 3D Printathalon, or just cheering on from the sidelines. As we have mentioned multiple times before on our Podcast, we have seen great benefit from participating in these regional events as both exhibitors/sponsors and as attendees. It is a great way to get exposure, make some connections and why not pull an all-nighter in the 3D Printathalon!

Capital District Printathalon SUNY Polytech NCSE Dr. Prabhjot Singh 3D Printed Jet Engine Airscrew Inc. Airscrew Course Smarter Everyday Video NYC Makerfaire – September 26-27 About the Capital District Printathalon – Capital District Printathalon 2015 is an all-weekend 3D Printing Event and Showcase for the Capital Region – Albany, New York. The goal is to introduce people from all over the Northeast to 3D Printing by highlighting leaders in the industry as well as holding a 24-hour 3D Printing Challenge to promote STEM and inspire creation. If you are in the area on September 18-20, be sure to check out this event. See CDPrintathalon for more details.

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Upcoming 3D Printing Events

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Are you sad about summer ending? Well don’t be! September and October are packed with some of the best 3D Printing Events all around the world! Whether you want to take a tour of Europe or swing by beautiful Bali, 3D Printing Events got you covered! Tune in to this episode as Tom and Tracy talk all about upcoming fall 3D printing events taking place in just about every continent.

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Are Event Costs Worth It?

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

As that event date draws near, you may be asking yourself “Is it worth the cost for my business to be there? Its just a local thing, should I even go?” Well, good news! In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom & Tracy talk all about how they feel about event costs, and the differences they’ve found between small and larger events- and it may surprise you. From a community presence to lead generation, that event cost could be worth more than you thought!

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Where to Look – 3D Printing Events

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Are you a single 3D Print Designer looking to mingle? Well look no further! In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom & Tracy talk about one of the show’s most popular topics: 3D Printing Events. Whether you’re in the heart of a downtown city or a little town off the beaten trail, odds are there is something for you! Listen to Tom and Tracy discuss why attending local events can be your business’s key to success.

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Donating a 3D Printing – Should or Should Not?

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything Segment, a 3D Printer manufacturer asks Tom & Tracy whether or not they should donate a printer to a school. Find out how important it could be and the benefits it can hold for you and your business in this WTFFF episode.

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3D Print Lesson Plans with Hélène Trudeau a Southern California-based Arts Education Consultant

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Back to School and back to developing new lesson plans and programs for teachers, administrators and PTAs everywhere. Although the Common Core may have a bad rap with some, we learned from Southern California-based Arts Education Consultant, Hélène Trudeau that it actually brings an encouragement for multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and cross-overs between departments. So, begin to enter into your curriculum 3D Print Lesson Plans, the most obvious cross-over between art, math and science. Turn STEM into STEAM and practical application with design-process thinking. But these 3D Print Lesson Plans like any multi-disciplinary program require careful planning and consideration, so sit in with us while we discuss some of the questions and issues Hélène has found as she begins planning future 3D Print Lesson Plans.

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How to Teach Teachers

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

An informed teacher is a good teacher! But how do you provide teachers what they need to teach3D Printing? In fact, what do they even need?? In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy discuss the essential components in preparing educators to teach 3D Print Design and explore the resources they will need to have on hand get started and stay informed.

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How to Help Teen Entrepreneurs

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this Ask us Anything segment, Tracy asks herself what Hazz Design can do to help the rise of teenage entrepreneurs. If that’s you, tune in to hear Tom & Tracy’s helpful suggestions for the next generation of great designers.

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Educational Discounts

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Are you a high school or college student looking to get into 3D Printing, but are stopped in your tracks when you see that price tag? In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy discuss some of the very few 3D Printing manufacturers that are currently offering education discounts and how important it is as a manufacturer to the next generation of 3D Designers.

Links Mentioned:

– Polar 3D – Rhino Educational Offer -AutoCAD Educational Offer

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Why We Still Do Homework

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

You may be done with school, but you might still have some homework to do! In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom & Tracy explain why the dive in head first into researching design markets, customer preferences, and more as well as how it all informs their design process in order to create a better designs for their markets.

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Masterminds, Mentors & Investors, Oh My! with John Bokla of i3D Creatives

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

What are the differences between masterminds, mentors & investors? Should you pitch or talk to them differently? 3D Print Education expert and solopreneur, John Bokla of i3D Creatives and the newly formed i3D.club has been doing a lot of pitching and talking with all three lately. In this essential business discussion, we cover the importance as an entrepreneur of joining mastermind groups, having mentors and soliciting investors, and advice for getting the most out of your time with your masterminds, mentors and investors – oh my!

LINKS MENTIONED: i3D.club & i3DCreatives.com Pure Paleo Living – Jeremy Hendon Think & Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Lean Start-Up – Eric Ries XPrize Education Slideshare Pitch Deck 3D Hubs Corporate Culture Development – Bill Stierle CEO Space International Do you have a question?! Ask Us Anything! You can leave a voicemail on our hazzdesign.com website, or send us a message through social media, either on twitter @hazzdesign or facebook via our page.

Minimum Valuable Product

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

So you’ve heard about minimum viable product, but what about the value? In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy introduce their idea of minimum value and its role in a product’s launch. Go from overloading features to making an emotional connection with your product by adding value for the consumers.

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Why Everyone Should Be Considering 3D Printing

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

We all know why designers are so excited about 3D Printing, but what about the rest of the world- should they be excited? Say for instance, a perfumer…? In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy go beyond the design world and discuss why every business would be considering the benefits of 3D Printing.

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Should You Use Non Disclosure Agreements

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy kick off their entrepreneur week by discussing the little known consequences of using a non-disclosure agreements when pitching a product. While you may feel protected, find out why your NDAs could be hurting you more than you realize! Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page

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3D Print Business Mentorship Winner

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

The winner of the WTFFF 3D Print Business Mentorship contest is Kelechi Ojinnaka of Nigeria! We could not be more excited about the interesting challenges that face us as we help Kelechi build Afera3D into the largest 3D Printing service bureau in Africa. That is not a mistake – yes, his plan is for the whole continent! Kelechi is also a recipient of a Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) Grant and a recent participant in their Bootcamp so he is getting mentored from all over the globe.

While our other finalists, Michael Williams and Eduardo Martini had great passion and plans as well, Kelechi’s unique business and 3D Print challenges are not just business launch related because he also needs industry connections and has some technical problems to solve like how to overcome issues like 3D Printing with only an average 14 hours of power per day.

Congratulations Kelechi! We look forward to working with you in the months to come and sharing your challenges and solutions with the WTFFF community.

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Pitch a 3D Print Business

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Who knew that picking one winner for our 3D Print Business Mentorship Contest could be so tough? Our three finalists all have a great business idea and passion for 3D Printing. The real debate might just be – Who can we help the most?

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Eduardo Martini – Brazil The idea of the business is to produce and sell special gifts using a 3d printer and a laser cutter. The prices for toys and gifts are increasing and the ability to choose a thing that a person will like in the color she wants and have a laser cut card to go with it will be amazing. We will ship it nation wide. The product can be bought just printed or with an optional finishing like epoxy resign, acetone vapor, hand sanded, also available the option of airbrushing the product in different colors. On the website will be a rank of the most bought products and suggestions for special occasion.

Kelechi Ojinnaka – Nigeria – Afera3D

I am building Africa’s best and leading 3D printing service bureau and 3D printing market place. We will provide online access to individuals and companies across Africa who desire to bring their creativity to life. We will be the continent’s leader in providing the best solutions in 3D printing technology and services. We will be driven by innovation tailored towards exceeding our customers’ expectation. With our strong knowledge of the local economy and our passion for 3D printing, we will build a service with global standards well suited for Africa. Our bureau will enable people from the most remote place have the ability to create and market their creativity. We are the future of Africa. We are Afera3D Technology.

Michael Williams – USA – Melange.co My business will be a store front for all things crafted, with a makerspace in the background. I like to make things as well as teach others to make things. I plan to rent out shelf space to makers for selling or even just exhibiting. I want to have 3D printers available for people to see in operation, and for them to purchase. I want to have touch displays setup for customers to do simple customizations and order customized parts from them. I want the makerspace to be like the wizard behind the curtain. I feel the average consumer doesn’t care how it’s made, and too much detail may even scare them off. So we’d only show them down the rabbit hole, if they want to know how something is made.

Stay tuned tomorrow for the winner. Who would you pick?

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Best Coast Creamery

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Pitching Tips

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Imagine this: You’re stuck in an elevator with the one person who could launch your business into the stratosphere. How do you convince them in two minutes about your lifetime of passion and hard work? What do you possibly say?! In this special “Ask Us Anything” segment, Tom and Tracy call upon their friend John Bokla of i3D Creatives/i3D Club to discuss special tips and tricks for pitching your business- and yourself. Whether its an investor or a mentor, these tips will help refine your ability to add value into any pitch and help grow your business.

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How to Create Awareness

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

So you have a great business idea! But how do you tell people about it? In fact, who do you tell about it? From social media planning to product release strategy, in this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy answer “How to Create Awareness About Your Business” as they discuss their successes and struggles in building brand awareness.

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Hazz Habits for Success

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

What are some traits that lead to your success? In this “Ask Us Anything” segment, Tom and Tracy discuss their unique habits that lead to their success in business. From an intricate eye for design to an insatiable appetite for reading, Tom and Tracy encourage you to think out of the box about what makes you successful in your field. Please share your “it factor” with us, everywhere on social media @hazzdesign. Let us know why you are you!

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Copyright 3D Scanning Worries

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

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 & Tracy share some tips and pitfalls to avoid if you are offering 3D Scanning services or thinking about 3D scanning an item.

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Honey We 3D Shrunk Ourselves with Miles Guidon of Hollywood 3D Printing

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Tom & Tracy 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 & Tracy as they each get scanned from head to toe. After listening to the podcast check out our show notes blog to see photos, screenshots, and a video of the process.

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How accurate are 3D scans? Options revealed 3D Scanning Tips for getting the best scan results Hardware and software overview Post processing pitfalls LINKS:

Hollywood 3D Printing Stucture Sensor by Occipital Kinnect Artec 3D Geomagic Capture Faro Skanect Sketchfab Projet ZCorp

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3D Scan Clean-Up

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Leave yourself a lot of time for the 3D Scan clean-up. We had our scans made in early May and just finished cleaning them up and improving them for the best 3D Print output possible. There are multiple areas that might need clean-up and repair like: 1) any blank or missing areas of data; 2) any misinterpretations of shadows or textures; and 3) any aesthetic improvements such as making Tracy taller or giving Tom more hair!

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Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves with a 3D Scanner

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Improving 3D Scans

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

How can you make your 3D scans turn out better so you can do less clean-up work? After all, the better the 3D Scan input, the better the 3D Print output. Miles Guidon of Hollywood 3D Printing gave us some tips as he scanned us for some fun mini-me’s. We also share some tips of our own after going through the process and the lengthy 3D scan clean-up.

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Hollywood 3D Printing

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What’s a Good 3D Scanner?

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Not really the kind of designers that use 3D Scanning, we had to go out and find the answers for you on this one. There are so many to choose from and so many price points right now. You can get an entry level 3D Scanner at about $149 on up. It really depends on what you plan to scan – after all it is always about the what! We discussed with Podcast #71 guest Miles Guidon of Hollywood 3D Printing on the simple equipment they used to make mini-me scans of us.

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Occipital’s Structure 3D Scanner Hollywood 3D Printing Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

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Kickstarting Campaign Scams

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Hear exactly what did and didn’t work for our Kickstarter campaign for more filament color as we reach the final 24 hours, including the ones we think are scams.

LINKS:

BackersHub ZaptoPress or Zep toPress NOTE: These links are not meant as an endorsement of any kind just as a reference for those discussed – you need to make your own judgements as to whether or not you want to take the risk with these soliciting companies.

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Day in the Life – 3D Print Sales with Buzz Baldwin of 3D Print Life

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Guest Buzz Baldwin of 3D Print Life is well-versed in the day-to-day of 3D Print Sales. Selling business-to-business or business-to-school is well suited to a customer service friendly model of business like Buzz’s and to the current adoption rate of 3D Print Technology.

IN THIS EPISODE:

The growing value of both great materials and content to assist in the sales process and customer satisfaction Premium (and good quality) materials are more important than low-cost Downloadable designs should be guaranteed printable Encrypt & remove technology and anti-piracy detection are growth areas – see Buzz’s patents on the subjects LINKS:

3D Print Life Print Me a Stradivarius – The Economist Enviro ABS 3D Print Life EnviroABS Filament Colors RISD 3D Printing ID Future 20,000 Active 3D Printers article 3D Printing’s Napster Moment – Left Shark Coho3D – Craig Walker Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

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Zero Waste 3D Printing

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Sustainable practices like zero waste are great business goals and 3D Printing fits right into that with no inventory, but is zero waste really a must-have? Toward that goal though, there are also many new materials that can be recycled, reused or that biodegrade make any green goals attainable. This includes this week’s guest, Buzz Baldwin’s new material Enviro biodegradable ABS.

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Mixing 3D Print & Traditional Parts

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Mixing 3D Printed parts with traditionally manufactured ones is not only possible but maybe the best solution for you business or your “what.” Hear our ideas on why “hybrid” manufacturing is the biggest market opportunity in 3D Printing today.

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Simplify3D Airwolf 3D Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

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Creating Organic Forms

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

How do we create our organic forms? The hard way…the award-winning 3D Printed Twist Tie was not a 3D Print math algorithm. The organic forms and our process for designing them is carefully sketched, modeled and planned. Hear about our process and why we believe organic forms resonate with consumers.

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Rhino3D Bionomic Design Articles by Tracy: Fractals: What Nature Can Teach Design Bionomics: Green Building Benefits Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

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Finalists – Build Your 3D Print Contest

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

After sifting through the mentorship contest entries, we have chosen 3 as finalists to go to the next level – a Skype pitch and Q/A session.

Finalists:

Eduardo Martini – Brazil – Personalized 3D Printed Gifts Michael Williams – USA – 3D Print Makerspace & Storefront Kelechi Ojinnaka – Africa – 3D Printing Service Bureau & Marketplace Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry. Keep listening for mentorship topics that come up in the near future to help you further refine your 3D Print business plan.

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3D Print Designer Matchmaking with Bobby Lin of MyLocal3DPrinting.com

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

We have found the perfect client matchmaking service for 3D Print Designers and it’s being built Down Under. Bobby Lin has taken his experience as a 3D visual effects designer and translated it into a service business that fosters project relationships between 3D Print Designers and businesses/inventors who have ideas but need the 3D Print skills. With milestone-based payments and secure transfer of design files, MyLocal3DPrinting.com is the Matchmaker for 3D Print Designers.

IN THIS EPISODE: Hear why the 3D Print Australian market is still fairly green How good 3D Print Designers are going to be in demand Why 3D Print Designers need to show their skills off, not “sell” 3D Print designs Why overcoming performance concerns for both the client (project creator) and 3D Print Designers is the key to encouraging more 3D Print projects LINKS MENTIONED: MyLocal3D Printing.com

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Should I Sell a Download or a 3D Print?

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Mixed into making this decision is your “what,” the speed or complexity of printing and the marketability of downloads versus printing. Hear our criteria for selection and where we expect the market to be in the near future.

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Should I 3D Print My Design to Sell It?

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Short Answer: Yes – you want it to actually sell. Hear why we think it is essential to 3D print your design or have it 3D printed before selling or offering your designs for download.

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Is 3D Printing Too Slow?

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Speed of processors increase exponentially year over year and we expect the same to be the case for 3D Printing speed. However, today it is not yet good enough to make money 3D printing on demand for certain products. Hear about how we decide whether to sell our design as a download instead of a print because of speed issues.

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Best Ways to Get Designs Downloaded

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

We always say that hope is not a plan, so putting your designs up on a 3D Print Content site and hoping it gets downloaded is definitely not a viable plan. Hear our tips for upping your odds and implement a plan to get your designs downloaded.

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3D Print Content is King with Lucas Matheson of Pinshape

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

When 3D Print Content is paramount to the faster evolution of the 3D Printing market. We talk with Lucas Matheson about how Pinshape is working to grow 3D Print Content and the content creator community through digital rights management and other more advanced concepts like streaming 3D Print Content. The future of 3D Printing is in content growth, so 3D Print Content is King and you should always protect the King!

IN THIS EPISODE: How Creative Commons & Digital Rights Management applies to 3D Print Content Both the market and designers need more clarification on intellectual property (IP) issues like modifications, derivatives and fan art How issues and concerns raised by designers over the security of their 3D Print Content is changing the landscape of 3D Print file download sites LINKS MENTIONED: Pinshape Creative Commons and DMCA Pinshape vs. Thingiverse The Future of Licensing & IP in 3D Printing 3D PrinterOS Elle Time Jewelry Contest Shining 3D Printing Contest Winners 3D Twist Tie Spotlight – “Silver Age” 2015 3D Printing Maker & Creativity Contest winner featured at the World 3D Printing Technology & Industry Conference & Expo in Chengdu, China Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

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How Come There Aren’t More Designers 3D Printing?

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT

The saying goes, “If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.” Designing for 3D Printing is like learning to design all over again. Because there isn’t enough money in 3D Print design yet, it is hard to take time away from paying jobs to scale that high 3D Print learning curve. But…you should absolutely do it! Just don’t under price your skills and time or you will be out of the 3D Print design business fast.

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Article on Pricing 3D Print Design to Stay in Business Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

Are There Liabilities Selling 3D Print Products?

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

We were just recently invited to add some of our 3D Printed designs into the Amazon 3D Printed Product Store and had to deal with this issue ourselves. Anytime you market or sell a product there is an inherent liability. In the case of 3D Printing, if you are the one printing and then selling the product, you are the manufacturer and ultimately liable. There has not been a simple and straightforward insurance protection solution for us. It seems that insurance products have not kept up with the technology changes as well.

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Amazon 3D Printed Product Store Article on Liability Dangers of Amazon FBA IMPORTANT POST NOTE:

As we went to explore Commercial General Liability Insurance for our own purposes, we have been faced with some surprising barriers. First no common carriers will cover 3D Printing. Second if we want to operate lean via a home office, direct importing and sending to Amazon for FBA, we will also uninsurable because we don’t have a manufacturing facility, but are technically a manufacturer. Third, because we have a blog and a podcast many insurers list us as “ineligible for coverage.”

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Can I Control How Many 3D Prints are Made?

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Having your designs get used for unauthorized purposes just sucks! It has happened to us too many times to count. It is also what might be holding you back from uploading your 3D Print designs to 3D Design libraries and share/sell sites. The good news is that technology is changing in your favor.

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I Want 3D Printing in My School!

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

What do you do when you want 3D Printing taught in your school? Sometimes it takes pressure from all over. Sometimes some parents need to be willing to volunteer or students need to organize a club. It will definitely “take a village” to make it happen. But that is no reason to stop trying!

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Revolutionizing 3D Print Education with Brian Federal of Prana Communications

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Brian Federal is a documentary filmmaker on a mission for the 3D Print Education Revolution. Initially he started out just want to document the emergence of 3D Print economy but quickly realized that lack of education is what is holding the revolution at bay. His passion for the technology and spreading the word should get you into your local schools or looking for alternative means to 3D Print Education reform.

IN THIS EPISODE: Lack of 3D Print education is the #1 problem and the solutions might need to be outside the educational system Ease of use and 3D Print language does not serve the learning process How teaching 3D Print experimentation can help us all (young and old) eliminate the paralysis of making mistakes and taking risks LINKS MENTIONED: 3D Printing Revolution Brian Federal’s YouTube – Assa Ashuach Terry Wohlers Biomimicry, Fractals & Bionomics articles John Bokla’s i3D Program Chris Anderson’s Long Tail Please subscribe, review and comment on our Podcast. If you have any questions, you can always record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

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How to Add A to a STEM Class?

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

We have degrees in Art so of course we are partial to adding the “A” to STEAM. Listen to why you should be too and how you might get it started at your school.

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Affordable Re-Training & Job Opportunities

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

This email questions comes from Steven Muhammad who is an experienced On-Demand Production Printer facing an industry and job market that is in steep decline. He is wisely looking into 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping fields as his biggest growth opportunity. Skill building right now is the exactly the right idea. So where to go for training..

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Where Can I Find 3D Print Events?

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

There are so many events going on in 3D Printing all the time whether you live in Kansas, California or New York. Besides tracking a list of Monthly Conferences and Trade Show Events on our web site resource page, we use many resources to keep up with local events as well.

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Hazz Design Events List Meet-Up Check the FabLab Foundation for a makerspace near you. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

What’s the Best Way to Demo 3D Print Quality?

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Showing 3D Printer quality is a challenge if you are a 3D Print service provider or 3D Print designer. There are a lot of misconceptions out there. Some grossly over-estimate how perfect a prototype can look and others just think that all 3D Printing is plastic junk. We talk about some best practices we have used to manage client expectations and yet help close the sale at the same time.

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Back to the 3D Print Future with Brandon Davis of Blue Dragon

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Our guest Brandon Davis, CEO of Blue Dragon and former CEO Leapfrog USA has tremendous passion and respect for both the history and future of 3D Printing. He believes the key to success in this market takes an open mindshare approach combined with capitalist intentions. We could not agree more!

Brandon is one of the rare individuals who 3D models and prints himself so his perspective always comes from a usability view with a broader view out for turnkey solutions that will make 3D Printing mainstream.

IN THIS EPISODE: Do your research when buying a printer. Go see one, test one and ask lots of questions. 3D Printers today still require a lot of perseverance so 3D Print companies need to be providing better help and support. Materials are everything! Aggressive companies with protectionist practices are holding back parts of the market, but this is already beginning to backfire. LINKS MENTIONED: WhirlyBall 3D Printer OS 3D Hubs

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Are Dual Extrusion 3D Printers Any Good?

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

When Tom & Tracy went to the FabLabSD Makerspace meeting, they were told by 3D Printing expert, Alan MacAfee that “there are no dual extrusion printers that work well.” Wanting more color, Tom & Tracy have been experimenting with 2-color machines for the last six months and share the trials and tribulations of dual extrusion 3D printing.

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How Should I Choose a 3D Printer?

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

This is a pretty broad question, but the best place to start is with “What the FFF do you want to print?” Tom & Tracy point out some good evaluation criteria based on that What and an on-line tool to help screen those features.

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Tips for 3D Print Designing in Rhino

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Our first international question is from Eduardo Martini in Brazil who Asks Us about some tips for successful 3D Print designing in Rhino. Although this is a little technically specific to Rhino, some of the tips are good for other 3D Modeling programs as well. Tom will also upload a video tutorial to show you the exact steps he goes through to make a better 3D Printable model.

Building a 3D Print Business Contest

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

While answering the question if 3D Printing is a good business plan for small local businesses, Tracy launches a surprise business mentorship contest. Win $10,000 value in mentorship over 6 months from Tom & Tracy including:

Consumer, Market & Product Research Direction Refining your Business Plan Developing your WHAT Sequencing your Implementation Plan Selecting your 3D Printers, Tools… Finding the Right Skilled Resources Contest begins June 12, 2015 and ends July 3, 2015 and pitch entries will be taking via voice mail or on-line form. Top 5 finalists will be announced July 10, 2015 and will get a chance for an in depth discussion. One winner will be announced July 31, 2015.

What Can Brown Do for 3D Printing? with Burke Jones and Michael Karagavoorian of Kearny Mesa UPS Store

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

We visit the first UPS Store franchise to offer 3D Printing and talk to owner Burke Jones and 3D Print Specialist Michael Karagavoorian about the ins and outs of offering 3D Print Services, what it has meant for their business, how it has brought customers into the store and how they manage the challenges of new technology expectations.

Our visit to the San Diego, California area UPS Store was eye-opening in terms of how such a small space can provide such expansive 3D Print Services. The vision it took for a franchise owner like Burke Jones to decide that offering 3D Print Services would not just be a marketing attraction but could really be of service to his community is impressive. The proof of their success is in the recent expansion of 3D Printers and 3D Scanning services and the busy traffic to the store. This Kearny Mesa UPS Store has become a valuable resource to the community and to other UPS Stores and businesses as they expand into 3D Printing as well.

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Why are 3D Prints Expensive?

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Are 3D Prints expensive or even expensive enough? That is really the most appropriate question. Tom & Tracy debate whether or not the current rates for services and prints are even profitable or are presenting and unsustainable undervalue of the time and skills that go into 3D Printing.

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What to Charge for 3D Printing

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Valuing a 3D Print or 3D Print design file is like playing darts blindfolded for most people. For Tom and Tracy, it is part of what they research and do everyday for their clients. Hear tips on how to apply their retail pricing research techniques to 3D Printing services & designs.

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How to Get a ROI from Your 3D Printer

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Getting a return on investment from your 3D Printer to recoup the actual costs or even the time it took to build 3D Print & 3D Print Design skills might be important to you and your business. Tom & Tracy discuss some ways to make money with your machine.

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Sculpting B.B. King – Bridgette Mongeon

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Deviating from our typical Ask Us format, we couldn’t resist sharing with you 3D Print Artist/Sculptor Bridgette Mongeon’s story about the impact B.B. King had on her personally and professionally. In light of his recent passing, her story shows the personality that comes through so clearly in his music and has touched so many. RIP B.B. King – you are missed!

Links to Bridgette’s daughter Christina’s Blog Post – The Day B.B. King Came to My House for Dinner about her experience meeting B.B. King as a young girl and Bridgette’s blog including a TV segment – RIP B.B. King Thank You for Signing My Bust.

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Art & Sculpture through the 3D Print Looking Glass with Bridgette Mongeon

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Our guest this episode is Bridgette Mongeon – Sculptor/Artist/Author who shares with us what motivated her to go beyond traditional sculpting techniques and how 3D printing plays a role in her fine art process by helping her sell clients on new projects and making her more productive.

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Can I Sell a 3D Print Replica of a Sculpture?

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Copyright Infringement is a hot topic for the 3D Print industry but when you are marketing a replica of your own sculpture or of a public sculpture with permission, Tom & Tracy have found that there is a lot of market interest.

Mentioned in this Podcast – Michelangelo Sculpture & Copyright

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Is 3D Printed Art Only Plastic?

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Continuing 3D Print Art Week, Tom & Tracy debunk some of the misconceptions that 3D Print Art is all plastic.

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Is There a Market for 3D Printed Art?

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Kicking off 3D Print Art Week, Tom & Tracy discuss the booming market for 3D Printed Art and some of the excellent work they have already seen out there. Plus, ways to get more recognition for the value of art that is 3D Printing.

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Where Can I Get Expert Help?

Fri, 29 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Getting expert help for your advanced questions is challenging. Where should you look? Who should you ask? Should we start a WTFFF LinkedIn Group or a Google Hangout?

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Teaching Generation Z to Become Generation 3DP with John Bolka of i3D Creatives

Thu, 28 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

With news of China putting 400,000 printers in elementary schools by 2016, we started looking for experts in teaching kids 3D Printing and found we had to go north to Canada to talk with John Bokla of i3D Creatives and the #i3D Podcast. Find out why he is so passionate about teaching the next generation of 3D Print Designers and how he inspired us to start teaching our 6-year old daughter 3D Modeling right away!

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What Careers Are There in 3D Printing?

Wed, 27 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

It’s the time of year for graduations and college hunting and trying to decide what the hot careers are going to be in the near future so you can pick your major smartly. After our discussion with tomorrow’s podcast guest, John Bokla, there are some significant things to look into if you are considering a career in 3D Printing.

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Photoshop Skills the Same as 3D Printing Modeling Skills?

Tue, 26 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Can graphic skills translate to 3D Printing skills? Maybe – hear about Tom & Tracy’s experience with 3D Printing design software and the overall design process to determine if you have what it takes to design for 3D Printing.

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Should I Buy Support and Training Packages?

Mon, 25 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

You just spent thousands of dollars on a 3D Printer and they want you to pay more for Support and Training Packages. Should you? Tom and Tracy discuss their results of having done with and without the added support for their 3D Printers.

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Can You Use Recycled Materials in Filament?

Fri, 22 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Can you use recycled materials in 3D Printing? Maybe the better question is should you? Hosts Tom & Tracy debate the merits of recycled content in 3D Printing filament.

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Good Filament Makes Good Prints with Jack Warren of Toner Plastics

Thu, 21 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Successful 3D Printing results are owed in a large part to good input – good design, solid code and good materials. High quality filament can alleviate the most common problems of failed prints. We talk with Jack Warren of Toner Plastics in East Longmeadow, MA about what really makes good PLA 3D Print filament. Be sure to check the Show Notes for more links and details of what is discussed.

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Where Can I Find Material Property Info?

Wed, 20 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Material Safety Data Sheets and possible OSHA regulations for business that are 3D Printing. Remove the liability that always surrounds anything new by making sure you have all the information you need on the chemical composition of your materials and supplies.

Bonus – check out Toner Plastics’ MSDS for PLA & ABS – Jack Warren, COO will be our guest on Podcast Episode 26 to talk about Good 3D Print Filament.

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Is 3D Printing Only for Little Plastic Things?

Tue, 19 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Little plastic things…we hear this all the time. 3D Printing is more than plastic, but let’s also take a moment to remind ourselves how much of what we buy every day made by traditional technology revolves around plastic things as well.

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Where is the Good Quality Filament?

Mon, 18 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Kicking off our materials week with the question we get asked most often… What makes good quality filament? After testing dozens of PLA filament brands, we have a pretty good idea what qualifies as good filament. But, later in the week, we will be talking to a filament manufacturer to get their take as well.

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Having Soft Support Material Issues?

Fri, 15 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Questioning soft support material like PVA and flexible filaments is a good idea before you experience major jams and clogs in your printer. We developed a part and some techniques to dealing with soft materials in a hard space.

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3D Print Success is a Matter of Control with Lars Brubaker of MatterHackers

Thu, 14 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Who doesn’t want more control over their 3D Prints? But 3D Print Success of your what might just depend on having tools and slicing software that allows you grow from beginner to expert with the “minimum set to be successful”. Hear about how to exert control throughout the design to print process from Lars Brubaker, CEO of MatterHackers developers of MatterControl Touch. IN THIS EPISODE: Learn ways to gain more control over where and how you 3D Print About a helpful user interface that can demystify the print settings Un-tethering your computer from the print process for productivity

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How Do You Communicate with the Printer?

Wed, 13 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Today’s question is about how we control our printer. Of course that depends on whether or not your printer gives you a choice. Many do, but many of the low cost ones do not give you much flexibility. We talk about our preferences and the difficulties we find because of our work flow.

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Unsticking Parts from the Build Plate

Tue, 12 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

After doing such a great job of getting our parts to stick to the build plate, we sometimes end up making it difficult to remove the part with damaging it. Hear our tips for getting your parts unstuck and the tools we use to remove our parts.

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Sticking Parts to the Build Plate

Mon, 11 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Getting your parts stuck to the build plate is the basis for all good prints. Hear our tips for getting your parts stuck and the tools we use to make it happen.

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Best Mother’s Day 3D Print Gift Ideas

Fri, 08 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Struggling for a last minute Mother’s Day gift – thinking of 3D Printing one? We point you in the right direction to find some good downloadable files to 3D Print. Plus – Tracy (mother of 3 girls) gives her take on what would impress a mom. Check out some of the resources mentioned:

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Size Matters in 3D Printing with Todd Ronan of re:3D

Thu, 07 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

As a designer, having a huge 3D Print size build volume capacity seems like a dream… especially if your what is already large, like furniture. But before we just jump into bigger is always better, we should take into consideration other factors like time, space and return on investment. Check out what we learned from our discussion on 3D Print Size with Todd Ronan – Strategic Global Sales Consultant for re:3D.

Does 3D Print Size Matter?

Wed, 06 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Should you buy the printer with the biggest build volume? Sometimes bigger is not always better, especially if this is your first printer. Hear our thoughts on the matter of size and subscribe to tune into tomorrow’s podcast with special guest Todd Ronan whose company makes the largest open source 3D Printer – the Gigabot.

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Where Do I Find Good 3D Models?

Wed, 06 May 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Finding good 3D Models to 3D Print can be daunting especially when every printer manufacturer starts a user site, but we sort through some of our best bets for you. Plus – our tips for how to tell the good quality models from the bad. Some sites mentioned:

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Is Cheap Filament Worth It?

Mon, 04 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Is cheap filament worth the savings?” We talk about some of the factors to consider when picking a source and price point for your filament as well as point you to some of our favorite PLA filament sources:

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Where’s the Color?

Fri, 01 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Today’s Ask Us Anything: “Where can you get good filament color?” We would like to know as well. It is not easy to go beyond the basics, but every day we are finding new sources and colors pop up.

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Makerspaces – Shop Class | Social Club | Incubator with Allen McAfee of FabLabSD

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Makerspaces are emerging in communities all over the world. They are becoming the new shop class teaching skills locally like STEAM education to kids and new technology skills to executives and retirees alike. Makerspaces are also becoming a social club for those with interests in 3D Printing and making. Some, like FabLabSD in San Diego, California have even been the incubators for great Kickstarters and burgeoning start-ups. Hear about our visit to one of their free meet-ups…

How Do I Get Crisp Fonts & Lettering?

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Today’s Ask Us Anything: “How do we get our monograms and dates to be so clear?” Getting font letters and numbers to show clearly takes manual adjustments in the 3D Print design process. Hear our tips and tricks for getting serifs and small fine detail to print crisply.

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Help! My Extruder is Clogged

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

We have had this problem too! We talk about how we fixed it and give you a referral to our favorite tip and help video on YouTube.

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Having Smart Extruder Issues?

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Today’s Ask Us Anything: “What about those smart extruder issues with the Makerbot?” For details on mentions, please see below. Remember that these resources might not be right for your or your what.

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What’s Our Favorite Filament?

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Today’s Ask Us Anything question is from Helene in Montreal: “What kind of Filament do we use?” For details on mentions, please see below. Remember that these resources might not be right for your what. PLA, PVA, HIPS Filament Sources:

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Undervaluing Design & Fabrication Time

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

A pink & purple 3D Printed prosthetic arm for a 7-year old girl has to be one of the most admirable uses of a 3D Printer. But only charging $50 raised a lot of questions for us about design, engineering and printing time. With the exception of such worthwhile charitable ventures, can you really charge enough to cover the design and fabrication time? Here’s what Mark Lengsfeld had to say…

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What’s the 3DP Learning Curve Length?

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

How long was your 3D Printing learning curve?” – Today’s Ask Us Anything question came from Chris in Encino. Answered from the opposing views of both the boss/spouse and maker/design – perception is important but so is going into 3D Printing with realistic expectations.

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Do You Bag Filament for Humidity?

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

How much does humidity affect the filament?” asks Anthony from New Orleans. To bag or not to bag when storing is the real question. Find out what we do with… PLA Filament PVA Filament HIPS Filament Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.

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FFF vs. SLA 3D Printing

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

FFF or SLA – what kind of printer is better?, asks Lino in Venice Beach, CA. For details on our mentions, please see below. Remember that these tools might not be right for your what.

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What’s in our 3D Print Studio?

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

What type of equipment do you use?” See details on mentions from our answer below. These tools might not be right for your what though!

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All About the What of FFF 3D Printing

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Introduction to the WTFFF?! Podcast and our goals for helping you find answers to your what. Meet us, Tom & Tracy Hazzard and hear our story of why building skills in 3D Printing is a smart business strategy.

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