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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

Calling the Australian Shapeways Community

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I am looking to find Australian Shapeways users so that we can unite to promote Shapeways products locally.  This could be something as simple as a stall at a local market or design event such as Finders Keepers, Design Made Trade or Bowerbird Bazaar?  We may even be able to organise (Australian English spelling) a chance for some of us to meet up so that we can get to know each other and get some feedback in person?

Send an email to duann(at)shapeways.com if you are interested?

Also if you are interested in starting your own local chapter (secret handshakes optional) let us know and we may be able to help you out with sample products, t-shirts or other assistance to help you promote yourselves and Shapeways.

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Posted by Duann in Community, Shapeways, What's Hot at 12:37

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I'm interested... but do I really have to mail you? :-)

In Sydney... might get some Shapeways exposure for you soon...
#1 Madox (Homepage) on 2010-07-28 14:11 (Reply)
Cool,
no need to email now, I just got yours from your comment, so.

Email or Comment and I will add you to the Aussie user database..

cheers
#1.1 Duann (Homepage) on 2010-07-28 14:18 (Reply)
Aussie here :-)

I've shared this on Facebook (a lot of entrepreneurial and artsy friends).

I also do a weekly podcast on tech, and our latest episode [ http://vimeo.com/13541899 ] talked about you guys... and how the 3D printing factories will be the economic driving force behind nanotechnology, as well as the obvious reshuffling of the whole relationship between consumer and manufacturer.

Cheers!
#2 Nathan Waters (Homepage) on 2010-07-28 23:28 (Reply)
I'm from aussie land :-D
although I haven't had much time lately to spend on shapeways
would be interested to help
I'm in Melbourne.
#3 Eric Chan on 2010-07-29 14:37 (Reply)
Another Sydney-sider here, could probably help with something.
I have presented a talk on RP processes before at a model railway convention, including my completely Shapeways-made model train.
#4 Mark Kendrick on 2010-07-30 00:07 (Reply)
:-) Going to do a Waratah Train one... Just need to make sure I'm not breaking any rules by printing it first...
#4.1 Madox (Homepage) on 2010-07-30 01:20 (Reply)
Hey Madox,

I am pretty sure you can make something for yourself with no legal ramifications as long as you do not sell it.

http://www.shapeways.com/blog/archives/498-The-IP-Implications-of-DIY-3D-Printing.html

I remember with the First Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide a woman was selling hand knitted jumpers (sweater) with a F1 car and 'Adelaide Grand Prix' and Fosters actually issued her with a cease and desist order because people may think it was official merchandise?????

I think she just got a lot of press on 'today tonight' and kept doing it.
#4.1.1 duann scott on 2010-07-30 01:32 (Reply)
Hi Madox,
One of my jobs is working for Berg's Hobbies, who produce RTR Sydney Suburban trains in HO scale, and thus I have a good handle on the manufacturing side of the hobby.
I don't know about the Waratahs on this, but I do know that many current corporate colour schemes on locomotives are registered/trademarked and so can't be reproduced without permission. Railfans and model makers are usually well treated by the railway companies, so if you snailmail EDI or whoever is making the Waratahs with your intentions, they will probably give you permission to produce a limited run, and might even supply GAs you can work from.
#4.1.2 Mark Kendrick on 2010-07-30 02:01 (Reply)
I'm actually working for DEDIR so it might be easier :-)
#4.1.2.1 Madox (Homepage) on 2010-07-30 02:11 (Reply)
Mark
I have copied your 'Industrial switching layout' and are going to model it in OO. Do you have a train set leads introduction to it?
Peter
#4.2 PETER B COOPER on 2010-10-03 21:22 (Reply)
Hi Peter,
Could you please contact me through the private messaging on SW's forum?
http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=usrinfo&id=29949&
Thanks,
Mark
#4.2.1 Mark Kendrick on 2010-10-05 11:27 (Reply)
Cool,

Keep them coming, The more Aussies we have talking up Shapeways the better placed Shapeways is to help promote your designs..

Anyone in New Zealand too?
#5 duann scott (Homepage) on 2010-07-30 00:29 (Reply)
Another one here, from Melbourne.
A lot of car guys have been interested in my scale Falcon that i had printed, so i'm trying my best!
#6 John on 2010-07-30 05:21 (Reply)
Melbourne (Australia) community join the Melbourne Fabbers Google Group

http://bit.ly/a3f6hv

Started by Scott AKA Flow Consulting
#7 Duann (Homepage) on 2010-08-03 04:21 (Reply)
I am interested in your community. I like Australian Communities.
#8 Christmas Card Templates (Homepage) on 2010-08-04 11:13 (Reply)
and I like Christmas cards.
#8.1 duann scott on 2010-08-04 11:17 (Reply)
Based in Ballarat, Vic currently, but would be interested in contact from those in Melbourne and further afield...
#9 sam dekok on 2011-02-14 03:18 (Reply)

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