Association of 3D Printing: The Leading Voice for the 3D Printing Community The Association of 3D printing helps experts–as well as consumers–understand the intricate nature of 3D printing. As a membership-based organization, the Association of 3D Printing works with manufacturers, 3D printing companies, “makers,” designers, universities and service providers who are making new breakthroughs in […]

From 3D Printing MBA 1. 3D design Thanks to its growth, 3D printing will create jobs for 3D designers at 3D printing firms, in companies as part of creative teams, and as freelancers. 2. 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling 3D printing would not be possible without CAD experts, who have the skills and expertise to […]

By Dan Suib, of The 3d Printing Channel So…Where’s the Traction? We have all been to the conventions and conferences and tradeshows that are under attended. We have all wondered…why Pittsburgh? Or…why aren’t people showing up to these events? In high tech industries, like the 3D Printing Industry, much of the focus and thought process, […]

Business Start up Questions to Ask for Entrepreneurs and CEO's from Bill Decker

In a new market research report, 47% of the manufacturers surveyed identified the top barrier to implementing a 3DP strategy is the uncertainty of a 3D printed products’ quality, followed by lack of talent to exploit the technology (45%). Intellectual property protection is another potential concern, where CAD-files, 3D scanners and printers could open the […]

1. Being product focused when you need to be market focused. Most start ups talk about the great differentiators and how they are a % better than competitors. Just because you can out invent HP doesn’t mean you can out sell them. Does the customer care? If, for example, a 3D printer prints in turquoise, […]

3D Printing Podcast the latest interview on 3d printing […]

Over the past few years, the internet has democratized […]