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J-CAD, Inc is a next generation design company that is passionate about helping business big and small bring their product innovations step-by-step from concept to reality. 3D printing as a manufacturing tool is not simple to utilize. One must be proficient in 3D design (CAD) in order to design intricate designs that can be printed into physical form effectively and efficiently. J-CAD makes it simple for designers and product makers to get their ideas to market efficiently and effectively. If you have an idea for an invention, design or just a cool product, then definitely take a look at the services J-CAD offers. All you really need to do is send them a sketch with dimensions, an image of a similar product or a 2D file of your desired product and they will have it created for you. Their design team has the capabilities and skills to make your idea into a reality. They offer services worldwide and will perform any task at relatively affordable prices. “People have great ideas…we turn them into reality!” – Jason Vander Griendt | CEO | J – CAD Inc. You can also find J-CAD, Inc and Jason on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Links: * J-CAD Website * 3D Print.com on J-CAD * J-CAD Offers Virtual Reality * To reach J-CAD directly: 1.888.202.2052 Mentioned In This Episode: * J-CAD Virtual Reality Profile * 3DHubs * Shapeways * Sculpteo You Will Learn: * How Jason got started with 3D printing in 2006 in Toronto, CA by transitioning from design work to 3D prototyping work

Daniel Remba is the Small Business Technology Leader at The UPS Store, Inc. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of UPS, the world’s largest distribution network for personal package delivery. This integrated network also means the United Parcel Service is the top provider in supply chain management solutions. The company views 3D printing as part of the next frontier for logistics and I am excited to share some insights into how 3D printing is used and strategized at The UPS Store.  With the need for customized parts and fast delivery, The UPS Store is positioned perfectly to provide service in the burgeoning mass customization industry. By providing a high quality full production to logistics platform for customers, the company finds more ways to help out people with gettings things done. You can find The UPS Store on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Plus, and Instagram. Reach out to Daniel Remba on LinkedIn. Links: * The UPS Store 3D Printing locations * 3D Printing At The UPS Store Mentioned In This Episode: * Cafepress * The Lean Start Up * Amazon * Mouth Mount Video You Will Learn: * The 3D printing program which has launched in select 61 UPS stores across the country. They are typically viewed as customer resource centers and as another tool a person may use. * The strategy behind how The UPS Store is growing in certain markets starting with demand from actual customers. * An overview of how

River Castelonia is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at HavenLabs, a non-profit being assembled by engineers, programmers, and thinkers. The mission of HavenLabs is to design custom 3D printed prosthetics for American Veterans. HavenLabs hopes to be role models for others in the community and push the boundaries of 3D printing applications. With the use of 3D scanning technology, HavenLabs will be able to create an exact fit that is contoured to the shape of the amputee’s limb, therefore offering a true extension of the individual. Using this innovative process takes mere minutes, whereas traditional prosthetic molds take hours. By using 3D printing the team is able to create prosthetics that are not only customized, but also made with unique materials. The 3D design process saves time from having to experiment with expensive molds and allows for flexibility and creativity. Last but not least, 3D printing dramatically reduces the cost of prototyping prosthetics enabling access to millions of people worldwide. River’s passion for designing, creating and introducing prosthetics for people in need shines through in his vision and in his work. If you know someone who may be in need of a prosthetic arm, whether they are a veteran, pet or just a friend, be sure to consider the possibility of a customizable 3D printed prosthetic. You can also find HavenLabs on Facebook and LinkedIn. Connect with River on LinkedIn. Links: * HavenLabs Website * HavenLabs Gofundme Campaign * 3D Printing Industry Article: Havenlabs Launches Campaign to Provide 3D Printed Prosthetics to Veterans * 3Printr Article: HAVENLABS Provides 3D Printed Prosthetics for Disabled Veterans * 3D Printing From Scratch Article: 

In this very special episode I discuss a multitude of ways anyone can begin to learn how to utilize 3D printing technology. Whether you are simply optimizing your business or changing the landscape of architecture, there are almost infinite possibilities for the use of 3D printing. I definitely encourage beginning 3D enthusiasts to first experiment with creative projects such as 3D modeling or simply sharing the 3D printer you already have. 3D printing is a phenomenal tool to start learning about the possibilities of the next industrial revolution because of the front to end process that is available now worldwide. Think it, design it, print it. It really has become that simple. The toughest challenge, as with most businesses, will be marketing your idea. Although I published this book about an year ago the 7 ways I outlined and the fundamentals of 3D printing technology still ring true today. As a bonus I have included one extra way to make money, so stay tuned (and it’s an important one too!). Links: * How To Make Money With 3D Printing: Passive Profits, Hacking The 3D Printing Ecosystem And Becoming A World-Class Designer * Free 30 Day Audible Trial Mentioned In This Episode: * Shapeways * Thingiverse * GrabCAD * Amazon * Etsy * eBay * RepRap * Kickstarter * 3D Hubs * Google Finance You Will Learn: * The seven ways to profit from 3D printing, including a bonus eighth way to make money with 3D printing. * Create the 3D Designs using a CAD modeling program or 3D scanner and sell these digital files on a marketplace such as Shapeways, Thingiverse and GrabCAD. * How to sell physical objects tha

Savvy Society is a girls’ fashion brand that is revolutionizing the way young women are being introduced to STEM. Instead of taking a boring numbers and analytical approach to 3D printing, Alexa and Lauren have found a way to establish creativity and fun into an otherwise engineering driven technology.  At their pop-up shop in San Fransisco, one will be able to learn how to use TinkerCAD allowing them to design custom 3D printed accessories for shoes and luxury fashion. Girls are able to create their own designs called Savvy Swirls which are used as accessories for their shoes. #MySavvySwirl Savvy Society aims to be the future of fashion exchange for young girls and to foster creativity in STEM. You can also find SavvySociety on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Links: * Savvy Society Mentioned In This Episode: * TinkerCAD * Autodesk * STEM You Will Learn: * The beginnings of how Alexa and Lauren became passionate about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) which was the catalyst for their introduction to 3D printing and subsequently the beginning of Savvy Society. * How Alexa and Lauren were able to look at STEM as a creative platform, not necessarily a boring place where people code and solve math problems all day. By asking themselves the question, “how can I get more girls interested in math and engineering?” they were able to brainstorm ideas to inspire kids with creativity through new technologies. * Asking young girls personal questions about gifts and friends allowed them to learn what these girls really wanted to create out of STEM. * One of the main goals of Savvy Society is to foster young girls with the confidence to become successful designers and creators. * Challenges behind teaching girls about 3D printing and g

Will Van Epern is the Vice President of Avatarium 3D which is a next generation 3D scanning machine. Instead of taking image captures piece by piece Avatarium 3D literally takes a snapshot of your entire scan at once. The entire process is seamless and I even got a chance to test out a scan for myself at the Inside 3D Printing Conference in Santa Clara. The machine is awe-inspiring and comparable to one of those chambers you see in the movie Aliens, but way cooler. You strike a pose and the operator takes a snapshot. The entire booth flashes at once and presto your body (or anything) has been scanned! Distinctly, the procedure is called photogrammetry which is a single shutter click that uses multiple cameras firing simultaneously. This process is instantaneous markedly faster and more efficient than other scanning methods we have tested as it can capture objects in motion. The great thing is that the virtual aspect of the technology prepares Avatarium well not only for 3D printing but also Virtual Reality applications in the future. Avatarium 3D’s photogrammetry array is something you have to see to believe. You can also find Avatarium on Facebook and Twitter. Links: * Avatarium 3D * Avatarium Modular Array * 3D Model Gallery Mentioned In This Episode: * Photogrammetry * Comic Con You Will Learn: * How Avatarium got started as a solution for 3D images using photogrammetry. * A detailed explanation behind how photogrammetry works and how powerful it is for capturing instant 3D images. * How 3D scanning will enable content creation for everyday users of 3D printing in the future. * Some of the cool things people will be able create in the future with a 3D scan e.g. a 3D scan of yourself for

One Off Effects’ is headquartered in sunny Ventura County California, just minutes from the beach and within an hour from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Malibu.  They were founded off one main principle and that is to create great things. Everybody on their team flourishes under uplifting creative pressure. Today we interview Matt Jones (Vice President), Ben McKee (CEO) and Jackson Kwiatkowski (Senior Design Engineer) who are a few keys cogs behind the machine that is One Off Effects. By working with One Off effects, their expertly skilled team is dedicated to designing and delivering on your dreams. These categories range from research, marketing and branding, industrial design, graphic design, engineering, prototyping to manufacturing. Having a person specialized in every design field allows the studio to understand your project from every different perspective. They specialize in prototyping extremely detailed models and creating new ideas for others. One Off Effects has produced design projects for companies such as Miller Lite and Lockheed Martin, but they also work with individuals. They just love building stuff. You can also find One Off Effects on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Links: * One Off Effects * VendorDB Profile Mentioned In This Episode: * MATRIX – The World’s First Smart Home App Ecosystem * #BeYourSelfie You Will Learn: * The story behind how One Off Effects was founded on both a design and business level. * How acquiring a 3D printer and a CNC machine were the first steps towards opening One Off Effects. * The multifaceted projects of product development One Off Effects specializes in from small trinkets to large scale prototyping for industrial firms. * The team discusses affordable methods of prototyping which anyone could achieve for their own ideas. * Designing for m

Gilles-Alexandre Deschaud is a 3D animator, designer and stop motion artist from Paris, France. His latest grandiose creation – Chase Me – is a stop motion film that uses entirely 3D printed models and environments. While working in the VFX industry as a digital artist and animator, Gilles-Alexandre experimented with various techniques using a hybrid of 2D mediums, such as painting and drawing, combined with 3D animation.  His experimentation with new styles led him to discover 3D printing with the Form 1+ SLA 3D printer. One can only imagine the amount of detail and patience a project like this takes to create. It is a marvel to experience one of our favorite entertainment medium’s in a wholly fresh visual perspective. Gilles is stepping onto untrodden ground. In this interview we discuss the inspirations behind Chase Me and why Gilles’ thinks 3D printing will have a huge footprint on the film industry. The rise of 3D animation can only complement the impact of 3D printing as more 3D models are created and stored. Whether it is 3D printed props for sets or entirely 3D animated films, content creation in the third dimension is witnessing a dramatic rise. You can also find Gilles on LinkedIn and on the Chase Me Film website. Trailer from Gilles Deschaud on Vimeo. Links: * Chase Me Film * Deschaud Portfolio * Chase Me Facebook Page * IMDB Mentioned In This Episode: * Form 1 3D Printer on Kickstarter * Formlabs Form 1+ High Resolution 3D Printer * Co

Jay Rogers is the CEO & Co-Founder of Local Motors, a game-changing company focused on disrupting the American automotive industry with new ideas, brilliant design and 3D printing. Jay is a life-long fan of cars and learning. Previously, John served for 6 years in the United States Marine Corps, where he was an Infantry Company Commander. He has worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Co., as an investment analyst at Ewing & Partners, and at a startup medical device company in the People’s Republic of China. Jay is a graduate of Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School (Baker Scholar). He lives in Arizona with his wife, Susannah, and four sons, John, Charles, Houston, and Ralph. You can also find Jay on Twitter and LinkedIn. Links: * Local Motors * Local Motors Blog Mentioned In This Episode: * The LM3D – Local Motors Unveils It’s Latest 3D Printed Car You Will Learn: * How Jay got started with the automotive industry and how he views himself as a maker rather than a fixer. Vehicles constantly challenge our notions of getting from one place to another. * The introduction of modern 3D printing technologies in the automotive industry. * Making prototypes by lowering the variable of resolution was key in being able to test & produce 3D printed cars. * Looking at different materials and tools in creating an optimized vehicle for transportation. * How the manufacturing industry will evolve in terms of manufacturing and distribution. Systemically the way cars are being made can be transformed. Furthermore the systems behind car creation will evolve and improve. * Comparing the creation of a car chassis and body to the body of a human. * Why the sharing of 3D files should be encouraged and incentivized. Sharing is considered valuable in a world where people are afraid of getting things s

Eric Ho is a former Shapeways employee from New York City. As the Shapeways Social media specialist for 2 years, Eric has had tremendous experience in marketing and social media, especially with 3D printing. While working at Shapeways he started his own 3D printing shop, Raw Legend Collaborations. Eric’s business flourishes through a unique business model despite not having a 3D modeling background. As a self taught social media and digital marketing expert, Eric’s designs oftentimes go viral all over the Internet. You may have already seen some of his most popular prints such as the Thorgi: The Corgi God Of Thunder and the Tardigrade (Water Bear). In this interview we discuss how Eric builds his 3D printing business by leveraging professional designers using both his marketing and business acumen. You can also find Eric on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Links: * Eric’s Shapeways Store: Raw Legend Collaborations * Medium (Eric’s Blog) Mentioned In This Episode: * Shapeways * Kostika Spaho’s Shapeways store * Correta Singer’s Shapeways store * ZBrush * MudBox * OnShape * The Coolector : Raw Legend 3D Printing * The 10 Most viewed Products in December

Matt Wisdom Co-Founded TurboSquid as one of the web’s first digital marketplaces for user-generated content in the early 2000’s. He currently resides as the CEO of the company. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the mission of TurboSquid is to provide the world with inspiring 3D models that make it easier to be creative, and to give artists everywhere a chance to make a living as part of that community. Their collection of 3D models is vast and has provided animation, film and video game studios with a fantastic library. Instead of having to spend hours creating a 3D model on a computer, designers can save time by purchasing an already created model from TurboSquid and even remix the design. As we inch closer to the prominence of 3D printing, TurboSquid is perfectly positioned to provide their own 3D models for the everyday consumer who wishes to just print, rather than learn the intricacies of modeling and tinkering. You can also find Matt on Twitter and LinkedIn. Links: * TurboSquid * TEDxNOLA – Matt Wisdom – Managing City IT in a Crisis Mentioned In This Episode: * TurboSquid YouTube Channel * mp3.com * Autodesk * Photoshop You Will Learn: * The business ideas brainstormed before TurboSquid came to life. * The growth and business model of the TurboSquid marketplace and how the digital designs are tailored for specific audiences. * The story behind how TurboSquid acquired an entire database of 3D weapons, which are some of the most popular prints on TurboSquid. It turns out that disasters and current events triggers many sales. * Copyright and fair use laws behind 3D models and the legality of sharing designs in which you created yourself or purchased from a marketplace. * The meteoric rise of 3D printing and it’s massive potential for consumers. * Concern

Francis Bitonti is a digital designer from New York that uses 3D printing and other computer controlled manufacturing technologies to create stunning luxury fashion. In the last 3 years, Francis has been learning, implementing and creating amazing designs with 3D printing. Thanks to his prior experience in Architecture, 3D design for 3D printing was simple to learn. Francis’ work, including dresses, shoes and accessories have been featured on international runway shows, editorials and countless media channels.  The Francis Bitonti Studio focuses primarily on emerging models of mass production and processes for material formation, such as 3D printing (and possibly 4D printing in the future). His team consists of designers, developers and materials scientists focused on the future of design and manufacturing.  In contrast to other clothing designers that create static products, Francis instead places a priority on materials that can be generated and modified as digital media. The Francis Bitonti Studio design systems and algorithms that shape materials. For example, the articulate Dita Von Teese gown is based on the Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio. Take one glance at Francis Bitonti’s creations and you will instantly understand and appreciate the “shapeless” form of his work. You can also find Francis on Twitter and Facebook. * We apologize for parts of the audio in this episode. It sounds like we are having a conversation inside a space tunnel but we hope you still enjoy the episode * 🙂 Links: * Francis Bitonti Studio * Dita Von Teese 3D Printed Gown * Interview with WIRED Mentioned In This Episode: * The World’s First Fully Articulated 3D-Printed Gown You Will Learn: * How the Francis Bitonti Studio got started. It was originally a product design studio but adapted

Keri Andrews is the CEO of You Kick Ass, LLC, a personalized superhero action figure start-up based out of Seattle, WA. The magical service allows one to submit a picture of his or her face and then receive a personalized action figure with their likeness on it. You Kick Ass first started its journey on Kickstarter where the team was able to raise over $40,000. Directly after launch they were encouraged to apply for Shark Tank and luckily were chosen over thousands of applicants! On the show they were fortunate enough to secure a deal with billionaire tech mogul Mark Cuban, who seems to be a great fit for the brand and technology. In this episode, we discuss the pivotal role that 3D printing plays in the creation of You Kick Ass and customizable action figures. From perfecting the software to optimizing the facial recognition, the company has grown significantly since its inception. Check out You Kick Ass on Twitter and Facebook! Links: * You Kick Ass * “Be A Super Hero Action Figure” campaign on Kickstarter Mentioned In This Episode: * Shark Tank * Assuming ABC or YouTube hasn’t taken it down yet, [WATCH] Keri Andrews and Alesia Glidewell on Shark Tank Episode 628 You Will Learn: * The inspiration behind You Kick Ass and how the company first got started while sipping mimosas by Santa Monica beach. * How Portal, the video game, inspired the idea of individualized avatars in the form of a superhero. * Since the idea for You Kick Ass came before knowing how to build it, Keri discusses the learning process behind creating a business that utilizes 3D printing technology for customizability. * The challenges behind scanning and successfully printing out human faces so that they look realistic enough. Between children, women and men of all different ethnicities and ages there are an enormous range of facial fe

Fernando Sosa is a talented 3D designer who creates visual representations of political imagery and literally sculpts them to life with 3D printing! He has been designing digitally since 2003 but has only recently gotten into 3D printing technology. Although he creates prints of all kinds he is best known for his prints that make political statements. Some audiences may find his work offensive but mostly they are just comedic and satirical. You will find his prints oftentimes on the news and on places like reddit. In this interview Fernando gives great inspiration for designers and tips on how your prints can go viral. You can also find Fernando on Twitter and on Instagram. Links: * Political Sculptor * Amznfx Portfolio * Shapeways Shop * Thingiverse Profile * Fernando’s original 3D Printed iPhone Wallet on Instructables Mentioned In This Episode: Politics and 3D Printing Make Strange Bedfellows: The Work of Fernando Sosa Mr. Putin Butt Plug Chris Christie “inaction” figure Left Shark Donald Trump Butt Plug (NSFW) Breaking Bad You Will Learn: * The process Fernando follows for choosing different designs to create, especially when it comes to political imagery and getting a message out there. He also goes over t

Justin Finesilver who is head of Marketing & Operations for The 3D Printing Store has been a critical part of its success in operating nationwide. If you step inside one of the stores you can quickly have your prototype go from ideation to creation. Quite literally, it has become the place to 3D print your ideas. Justin has also completed inspirational prosthetic design projects with 3D printing and believes in its ability to help people create healthier lives. Animals and humans lived have been saved thanks to his help. Justin was essential in helping TurboRoo become a symbol for compassion with 3D printing an. He reached out to the owners and helped them build a working iteration of their 3D printed wheels prototype. Thanks to Justin’s help Roo is now able to move around with his own 3D printed Turbo harness cart and a set of skateboard wheels. Links: The 3D Printing Store TurboRoo Designs Mentioned In This Episode: TurboRoo, The Two-Legged Chihuahua LulzBot MarkForged 3D Bioprinting BioBot 1 3D Printer You Will Learn: * Where you can find the nearest location of The 3D Printing Store and their plans to help the everyday consumer. * The coolest things Justin has seen 3D printed. * 3D Printing within aerospace prototyping of industrial services and how The 3D Printing Store is uniquely positioned for different printing materials and industries. * The growing economy of 3D printing and the need for an educational presence within not only maker spaces but also within schools and libraries. * The story of a chihuahua who was born without legs who received a brand new sets of wheels as legs and how he became a key component to TurboRoo’s success, which became a social media favorite. * What the future holds for The 3D Printing Store and how great customer service and 3D printing expertise plays into the next steps. * The bioprinting industry and the fun things

Today we welcome Edward Quintero who has been a professional 3D designer for 15 years. His portfolio includes having created amazing 3D models for Visual Effects and Animation in movies to highly detailed textured characters in the Video Game industry. His focus is now on perfecting turning how he turns his 3D designs into physical form with 3D printing. Edward runs and teaches Mold3D Academy which aids aspiring designers with learning how to do the most difficult part of 3D printing, which is 3D modeling and getting those ideas to life! Links: * Mold3DAcademy * Dreamworks * Mold3D TV * Industrial Light And Magic Mentioned In This Episode: * Makers: The New Industrial Revolution * Formlabs: Form 1 3D Printer * Blender (Free) * Sketchup * Rhino * Maya * ZBrush * Solidworks * Autodesk Fusion 360 You Will Learn: * How Edward started in the Toy Story and Jurassic Park-silicone graphic days and is now teaching cutting-edge 3D printing classes. * The growth of 3D design and the increasingly improved rate which we are designing 3D models today. * 3D Printing and how it impacted how Edward viewed the art of 3D modeling. * Some of the challenges 3D educators face today with teaching aspiring 3D designers given the learning curve of 3D modeling. * The learning curve of transitioning from 3D modeling for entertainment to modeling for 3D printing. * The concept of a Desktop Factory in the Cloud and the idea that designers can make and create and then manufacture an

In our very first episode we are excited to welcome Davide Sher who is an accomplished tech writer and frequently covers 3D printing. He is currently a lead writer for 3D Printing Industry and has personally witnessed the growth of 3D printing every step of the way. As he experienced new business models Davide discovered the world of additive manufacturing and became extremely fascinated by its incredible potential. Today he is sharing his perspective and viewpoints on the 3D printing industry as a whole. Links: * www.3Dprintingindustry.com * http://davidesher.com/ * http://www.replicatore.it/ * Davide Sher, Author at Wired Mentioned In This Episode: * shapeways * 3D Hubs * Autodesk * Stratasys * American McGee * Materialise * Mobius strip shaped house * Carbon3D You Will Learn: * Business opportunities within 3D Printing * The state of 3D Printing in Europe – Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, etc * Usage of 3D Printing in the Movie Industry * Jewelers in Italy and the secret how they make 3D Printed Jewelry * Metal 3D Printing * 3D Printing in Space * A future between human and machine imagined Listen to the show! You can also find The 3D Masterminds Podcast via other Podcast channels.