Time Machines, Cupcake Cars and Robot Ponies: Some of the cool things we saw at Detroit Maker Faire 2014
Our first Detroit Maker Faire wrapped up on July 28th – we were so excited to be introduced to many new friends and unforgettable connections! With the estimated attendance close to 20,000 people, we felt right at home surrounded by talented makers, designers, artists and innovators.
The best part of our day was connecting and introducing so many of you to the wonderful possibilities of 3D printing. If you couldn’t make it to the Faire, we got you covered!
Here are some highlights from the Maker Faire Detroit at The Henry Ford.
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Designer Spotlight on Josh Azevedo: From Humble Beginnings to Running a Top 3D Design Business
3D Business owner Josh Azevedo entered the world of 3D design by accident— or more specifically, by marriage.
Azevedo started as an animation graduate with an unsteady future, but now has his own 3D Design business: DesignAnything3D.com. He uses i.materialise to print orders, grow his business, and gain clients. Here is his success story.
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3 Reasons to visit the i.materialise stand at Maker Faire Detroit
We are brewing with excitement to attend Maker Faire Detroit this weekend, and you should be too! It will be hosted at The Henry Ford Museum on July 26 and 27th. This two day festival will feature over 400 makers and their ideas, inventions, and solutions. Join us in celebration of inventiveness and creativity along with your fellow designers, hobbyists and tinkerers! Whether you are new to the movement or a seasoned maker, we can’t wait to share our passion about 3D printing and talk shop at our stand. (more…)
Getting Started With 3D Printing: Skills & Resources You Need
From an outsider’s perspective, getting started with 3D printing can seem difficult. But chances are, you already have the natural skills and resources to get started. And that’s good: 3D printing is growing in popularity because it allows individuals to create one-of-a-kind products in a short amount of time – without heavy production costs. Free 3D modeling software and online 3D printing services make it easy for anyone to get started. Here’s a list of the most important 3D printing resources & skills that will help you to learn the basics. (more…)
10 Things to See and Do at Maker Faire Detroit
We’re excited to announce that the Maker Faire is coming back to Detroit, Michigan for the 5th year in a row. We are grateful to be a part of this event and are looking forward to sharing our passion for 3D printing with you. The event will be held at The Henry Ford on July 26 & 27. Over 400 makers are expected to participate sharing their passion for cars, robotics, electronics, rockets, fashion, art and science! If you have a DIY mindset and love to tinker, hack and invent, here are 10 reasons to attend. (more…)
4 Ways 3D Printing Drives the Maker Movement
The maker movement is a group of artists, engineers, tinkerers, entrepreneurs and anyone else interested in Do It Yourself (DIY) culture. 3D printing has become a key player in the movement by giving regular people the ability to take an idea and create it into a finished product. Whether you’re interested in selling your products or simply want to create something new, here’s how 3D printing is driving the maker movement. (more…)
The Ultimate Maker Faire List for 2014
With i.materialise recently attending Maker Faire Bay Area in May, it only seemed logical to provide our community with a list of upcoming Maker Faires! This list includes the larger events, but there are also hundreds of smaller, community-based, independent Maker Faires happening around the world, all year long. There are more than enough Faires to get you through the rest of year.
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A Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing in Silver
Long valued as a precious metal, silver is the perfect material for creating 3D printed jewelry. Here is a beginner’s guide to make you a jewelry designer! (more…)
10 Amazing Things You Can 3D Print Today
3D printing has come a long way from being a simple tool for prototyping in manufacturing to a game changer in industries like fashion, retail, architecture and many more. As the cost of 3D printing continues to decline the opportunities and technology continues to grow, giving rise to great innovation. We have gathered 10 projects in the 3D printing world that are sure to peak your interest. We bet you didn’t know you could 3D print: (more…)
5 Trends Driving 3D Printed Jewelry Today
3D printing is a perfect fit for anyone pursuing making jewelry. Combine the creativity of a designer with a cheaper, faster way to produce one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry and the possibilities become limitless. 3D printing really shines in its capacity to customize the product to the user’s wants; resulting in better jewelry designed faster. Whether you want to create or shop, these are the 5 trends driving 3D printing today. (more…)
