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3D Printing for Beginners with Joe Micallef

Live from the SoCal MakerCon show floor, author Joe Micallef details how he started in the 3D print industry and began to write his book, “Beginning Design for 3D Printin

Humanitarian Makers Getting Field Ready

Humanitarian Makers at Field Ready volunteer their time and expertise to solve real world problems faced by those in war torn or natural disaster affected areas such as H

Engaging Girls in 3D Print STEAM Education with Suz Somersall from KiraKira

Suz Somersall of KiraKira has created an online platform for girls to develop their 3D modeling skills by creating free courses and curriculum for 3D print STEAM educatio

3D Print Predictions for 2017

Celebrating our 400th WTFFF?! episode with a few 3D print predictions for 2017 and some resolutions the industry should make and actually try to keep. Tom and Tracy Hazza

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

Getting a new 3D printer is an exciting moment, but it can be rather daunting to figure out what the FFF to do first with it. We’ve come up with a few ideas and projects

Review – TinkerCAD 3D Printing Software

As a free CAD 3D modeling program, TinkerCAD checks a lot of boxes when it comes to the basics of what is needed to learn how to create 3D models suitable for 3D printing

Adaptive Manufacturing of 3D Print Wearables with Shamil Hargovan of Wiivv Wearables

Additive manufacturing is turned on its head with adaptive manufacturing in the case of 3D printed insoles by Wiivv Wearables. CEO and Co-founder, Shamil Hargovan, explai

Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo Recap

The Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo in San Diego this year featured many companies and speakers that were focusing on real world applications of 3D print technolog

3D Modeling to Slic3r – Slicing Software Review

Switching from our series of CAD software reviews to a few slicing software reviews, and kicking it off with Slic3r. Slic3r’s slicing software is one of the original slic

3D Print Prototype for Business Success with Ring Cam

Ring Cam uses 3D printed parts to capture that moment when she says, “yes.” Scott Brandonisio shared with us how he used 3D print prototypes to get the Ring Cam box just

3D Print Netflix with Hector Berrebi of 3DShook

With more time to kill during these long winter and holiday months, there’s more time to 3D print some fun and clever items from 3DShook’s Netflix-like catalog of 3D prin

Protecting 3D Printer Files with Chris Higgins of Orrick

New cases that have gone up to the Supreme Court are going to have an impact on the 3D printing industry, and patent attorney Chris Higgins takes us through what everyone

3D Print Musical Instruments

3D Print musical instruments not only provide great sound, but provide a more affordable alternative to schools trying to keep expensive music programs in place. In a pra

Stability Issues in 3D Printing

3D print figurines have inherent stability issues because they are made of different materials that are often moveable such as the arms and head of a doll. Disney researc

Engaging Kids 3D Printing with Barbie Armor

Looking back at a successful model of not only an easy entry point into 3D printing for kids and beginner 3D printers alike, but also a successful model of how to monetiz

How 3D Print Jewelry is Taking Shape REPLAY

The accessories world gets a make over with the introduction and arrival of 3D print jewelry. We highlight LACE, a 3D print avant garde jewelry line by designer Jenny Woo

Brick and Mortar 3D Print Retail with John Hauer of Get3DSmart

Brick and mortar stores are missing opportunities for 3D print retail because of a lack of internal infrastructure. John Hauer of Get3DSmart shares why major retail store

Wearable 3D Prints – Silicon Valley Fashion Week

Geek and tech chic is having it’s moment in the wake of Silicon Valley Fashion Week 2016, and its no surprise to see wearable 3D prints up and down the runway. However, i

Planning the Ultimate 3D Print Design Career

A 3D print design career is not limited to entrepreneurs as outside consultants, but includes intrapreneurs inside a company as well. Tom and Tracy Hazzard identify the 3

3D Print Project Kits REPLAY

3D Print project kits are ideal entry points into the world of additive manufacturing, especially for those looking to customize products that are already on the market.