One of our core values is to use 3D printing to inspire young people to become the next engineers, designers, and architects of the world. Demonstrations at public libraries is one of the primary ways we accomplish this. This week we did a demonstration at the East Grand Forks...
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We’ve Added 3D Systems Desktop 3D Printers To Lineup
We’re excited to announce that we now carry 3D Systems Cube® 3 and CubePro™ desktop 3D printers! CUBE 3 The Cube 3 is a great entry-level 3D printer. It only costs $999 and is able to print in two different colors or two materials at the same time. You...
Using D-Limonene to Dissolve 3D Printing Support Structures
A great way to get rid of those pesky support structures on your 3D prints is to use d-Limonene. What Is D-Limonene? d-Limonene is the oil pressed from the rind of citrus fruits (usually oranges) when they go through the juicing process. Once the juice and oil are pressed...
MakerBot Invited Us To Brooklyn To Talk 3D Printing
When MakerBot invited us to visit their Brooklyn, New York Headquarters this week, we jumped at the chance. We got to work with the new MakerBot Replicator 5th Gen, see the MakerBot Replicator Mini, and finally put a face to many of the great folks we’ve communicated with at...
Polymer Conference – Post Event Wrap-up
On the first day of the conference (February 18th) we got to hear from some very interesting speakers that included a LEGO System A/S known as Allan Rasmussen. During his speech he talked about how they are looking into PLA as a green alternative to ABS (their current LEGO...
Discussing Bio-Polymers With Industry Leaders
Jake is traveling this week to Orlando, Florida to attend the “Innovation takes Root: A Collaborative Bio-Polymers Forum for the Global Intro Community”. It is a conference that is hosted by the Minnesota based company: NatureWorks. NatureWorks is the lead provider of PLA resin that is used the production...
An Interview With Chuck Hull – The Father of 3D Printing
3D printing is set to explode, though it’s been around since the early 1980s. This CNN interview with Chuck Hull, the father of 3D printing, sheds some light on its invention.
Expect to see more here soon!
We hope to be your partner in 3D printers and filament! Things are very hectic right now as we get up and running, but check out this great article that 3D Printing Industry did on us.