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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. 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.

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 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.

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. LINKS: Dutch Builder from US Cutter Leapfrog CreatrHS Airwolf3D 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.

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. LINKS: 3D Printer Comparison Chart 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.

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. LINKS: Rhino3D 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.

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. LINKS: Contest Details are on the Hazz Design Website - NOTE: CONTEST HAS ALREADY ENDED. All contest announcements will happen on the Podcast, so please subscribe, review and comment. Don't forget, 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.

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. IN THIS EPISODE: Exploring the realities of the complexities processing of consumer 3D Models How the UPS Stores offering 3D Print Services are building a shared knowledge base and helping each other grow successfully and quickly How The UPS Store is helping to nurture and grow the 3D Print community LINKS MENTIONED: KEARNY MESA UPS STORE - San Diego, California Contact for Michael Karagavoorian - 3D Print Specialist UPS Store 3D Print Services Web Site Stratasys UPrint Stratasys Fortus MeshMixer SketchUp Please subscribe, review and comment on our Podcast. Don't forget, 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. Next week we will be back to our usual Ask Us Anything format. 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.

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. IN THIS EPISODE: 3D Print secrets to her monumental sculpture of Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter tea party Emerging jobs in the 3D print economy Learning curves of 3D Printing - how long are they really? Using 3D printing to achieve more What is holding back other artists form using 3D printing LINKS: Creative Sculpture - Bridgette Mongeon's web site Bridgette's Book - 3D Technology in Fine Art & Craft - Available September 2015 Art and Technology Podcast DigitalSculpting.net NextEngine Scanner ZBrush Mudbox Please subscribe, review and comment on our Podcast. Don't forget, 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.

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 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.

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

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. 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.