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EX3D Prints Launches Distributed 3D Printing Network Connecting Buyers, Makers, and Designers
I’m looking at a new service for distributed 3D print services, EX3D Prints.
Bambu Lab Launches Creator Copyright Support Program to Combat 3D Model Theft
Bambu Lab announced a new “Creator Copyright Support” program.
Minarium Launches AI-Powered 3D Model Marketplace With Natural Language Search
A new 3D model marketplace attempts to solve some persistent problems.
Elegoo Launches $1M Creator Fund to Reward Original Designs on Nexprint Platform
Elegoo announced a US$1M fund to reward creators on their Nexprint 3D model site.
Why Bambu Lab Introduced Crowdfunding on MakerWorld
Bambu Lab’s new crowdfunding feature offers a lot of potential for makers, but why introduce it?
Lychee Launches Premium 3D Model Repository: Introducing the Lychee Library
The makers of the Lychee Slicer now have a major new product: the Lychee Library.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Artists, Designers and Makers
This week’s selection is “3D Printing for Artists, Designers and Makers” by Stephen Hoskins.
Cubee’s Innovative Twist: Introducing the First ‘Record Label’ for 3D Designers
I’m reading an unusual press release from Cubee where they announce the first “Record Label” for 3D Designers.
Monetize Your 3D Designs: Exploring Prusa’s New Printables Clubs
Prusa Research has launched their “club” feature on Printables.
Don’t Buy These Marvelous 3D Models
I’m looking at a rather suspicious 3D model collection offer.
Creality Announces New, Upgraded Ender-3 Series, and Much More
Creality released a sweeping set of announcements that describe multiple new 3D printers and accessories.
BuildBee’s Thoughts On 3D Intellectual Property
We had a chat with Matthew Griffiths, CTO of BuildBee about 3D model intellectual property.
MyMiniFactory Gets Physical: Makes First Acquisition
MyMiniFactory announced the acquisition of 3DC, and thereby changes everything.
Unusual 3D Print Collaboration Between Manufacturer and Content Provider
I’ve learned of an unusual collaboration between a 3D printer manufacturer, Anycubic, and a 3D content provider, MyMiniFactory.
The Journey From Making To Mechanical Engineering To Additive Manufacturing PhD
Swapnil Sinha is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University whose story in moving into additive manufacturing is becoming more familiar these days.
Stephanie Santos Wows With 3D Printed Couture
Stephanie Santos is a designer who wants to combine the beauties of nature and art with fashion/textile technology through 3D printing.
Migrating To MyMiniFactory: What Is Thingiverse’s Focus?
I’m watching a video of a designer explaining why he’s “quitting Thingiverse”, and this poses questions about MakerBot’s Thingiverse strategy.
Four New Pandemic-Generated 3D Printing Business Models
The pandemic is far from over, but its effect on 3D printing business is becoming clear; we list 4 new business models for 3D printing.
Who Will Be The Jony Ive Of Healthy Product Design?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the visionary Jony Ive and who might next offer a compelling future for product design.
More Details On MyMiniFactory’s Transformation, Or Is It Evolution?
What’s really going on at MyMiniFactory? We found out by speaking directly to their new CEO, Chengxi Wang, to find out their true strategy.
How To Protect Your 3D Design
Are you a 3D designer and have had your designs stolen? There is a service that might help automatically detect theft and issue takedown notices.