Just Be Patient... 3D Printing Will Eventually Make it Possible

Apparently, I'm a hoarder when it comes to email messages because I continually run up against the size limits imposed on my account.  Hitting the upper limit once again, I decided to seriously downsize and get rid of some emails.  As I poured through the emails to see which ones I was willing to send off to oblivion, I ran across this one to Evan Malone, one of the pioneers of personal desktop 3D printing and a founder of the Fab@home...

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CeraJet: Taking a "Disruptive Technology" Seriously

A "Distruptive Technology" Up Close and Personal A little over a year ago, I was part of a team that organized a meeting for government and military logisticians to talk about additive manufacturing (3D printing) as a "Disruptive Technology" that could have huge implications on tomorrow's supply chain.Today, I want to talk about that same subject in a context that has personal implications for thousands of small artisans that work in the field of ceramics.  They could be part time potters taking in a few dollars at local art shows or full-time...

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Hershey and 3D Printing... A Bit of Heaven on Earth

It's been many, many years ago.  But, I still cannot forget my first trip to the Hershey factory.  Back then (in the old days) visitors could actually take a tour through the original factory.  The tour came with a cup of hot chocolate and some candy samples.  It was heavenly!Hershey's Factory TourAll the generations of my family since then... children and grandchildren... have enjoyed visiting Hershey.  These days we are...

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Take Advantage of an Opportunity to be a Paid Part of the 3D Explosion in 2014

There is no doubt in my mind that the recent CES announcements brought us to the tipping point when it comes to 3D printing becoming a part of the consumer consciousness.  But, it's also going to take a concerted effort to not only inform the public; but, those who are charged with selling 3D tools to the public.Your OpportunityAs most readers probably know, 3D Systems has reached agreements to make the Cube products available through Staples,...

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Chris Crowley's CES 2014 Report

Editor's Note:  Chris is a 1st Gen Cube owner and excellent CubifyFans contributor.  When I heard that he had traveled to CES, I knew that we HAD to have an eye-witness report from him.  He did NOT disappoint.  :)Hello Everyone -This is Chris Crowley, your guest reporter in the field for the CubifyFans blog.I attended CES this year, and was in phone contact with Tom Meeks every day as 3D Systems made their announcements….My summary:...

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Intel's "Real Sense" - The Tipping Point for 3D Printing?

In the flurry of new announcements of new consumer 3D printers from 3D Systems, perhaps one of the most significant new developments for the growth of 3D printing escaped my immediate attention.  But, when I went back to review the announcement, the real import struck me hard.Tipping PointsI didn't start out trying to be an "early adopter" back in the 1960's when video recording caught my attention.  I was simply fascinated by the possibilities.  Nor was I looking to be an "early adopter" when personal computing caught my attention...

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CubeJet full color under $5,000!

ok.  They warned me to be ready for a wild ride in 2014.  But, NOBODY told me my head would explode!How is anybody suppose to take all this in?Do 3D Systems engineers EVER sleep?  LOL!Apparently not.  Because, this year CES attendees were already reeling from a dizzying release of an array of new breakthrough 3D scanners, haptic devices and 3D printers when 3D Systems pulled one more surprise from their bag of goodies.The CubeJet...

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First the Sense and Now the iSense for the iPad!!

WHAT A RIDE THIS CES HAS BEEN!!!iSense Scanner for the iPad The Sense 3D Scanner for PC platforms is barely a few months old and now 3D Systems has turned their attention to Apple fans with the iSense, a 3D scanner that attaches to the iPad.The fact that this $500 scanner actually attaches to the iPad will make it even easier to use than the original PC based Sense because the scanner and viewing surface will be well integrated.There is a video on...

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3D Systems Announces the FIRST Consumer Art Focused Haptic-based Mouse!

3D Systems is serious about consumer 3D printing.  Product categories that once were the sole arena for high priced tools have seen major disruptions in the last few months.  First the Sense was released and now 3D Systems has announced the TOUCH, the first ever consumer haptic-based mouse for better and easier virtual sculpting.  It will come bundled with Cubify Sculpt for just $499.3D Systems TOUCH Haptic MouseWhy the TOUCH Haptic...

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Cube Game Changers Announced at CES

CES is here again! If any of you ever entertained the idea that I work for 3D Systems, the fact that I seem always to be the last to know about new products should put that thought to rest!!!  LOL!While I assumed that 3D Systems would be making some big announcements at CES, I was floored by what I have read in the press releases!!!I am not going to insult your intelligence by simply copying and pasting the 3D Systems press release.  Instead,...

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