Another Look at the Cube 3

One of the Youth ChalleNGe sites that YouthQuest Foundation serves with our 3D ThinkLink Initiative is in South Carolina.  Even though we teach 3D design and printing through live video feeds, we like to include at least one site visit for each cadet class so that we have a personal connection with the cadets.Last week on my way to visit the South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy, I had the opportunity to stop by the headquarters for 3D Systems for a brief visit with the Cubify product manager to talk about the significant improvements in...

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Back from Inside 3D Printing - NY - Cube 3 is Dynamite!

I'm back from the "Inside 3D Printing" conference in NY, where I saw, for the first time, the Cube 3.In teaching 3D design and printing to the cadets in my classes, one of the constant themes is iterative improvement.  Iterative improvement cannot usually be measured along a straight line.  Some steps along the improvement continuum will be small and others huge leaps.Immediately, when I saw my first Cube version 1, I recognized that it was a huge leap forward over previous hobbyist, kit 3D printers   It was  a game changer...

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An Excellent Cart for the Cube on the Road

Because I have mentioned how well the Cube 3D printers travel, people have asked what carts I use.  I had purchased mine from Staples and they no longer carried them.  And, unfortunately, I could not remember the brand name.I've finally found it!It's the Smart Cart series from dBest. Staples had carried two sizes.. the Smart Cart and the Bigger Smart Cart.  I prefer the Bigger Smart Cart; but, both work.  The large version...

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Heading to Inside 3D Printing - New York

As I write this, I am jostling my way to New York, on the Amtrak Vermonter, for the Inside 3D Printing conference where I will be taking part in a panel discussion about 3D printing and education.But, today I hope to have my first real look at the new Cube 3 printer and all of the new printers announced a few months ago at CES.  As mentioned previously, this blog will be expanded to include all of 3D System's 3D printers in the under $10K category.If all goes well, I should be able to post some informative videos by the end of the week.In...

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