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| Topic: a link for Joris |
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| a link for Joris [message #10727] Sat, 13 March 2010 22:33 UTC |
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www.profounddevices.com
mendel parts
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| Topic: Cadspan Sketchup Plugin |
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| Cadspan Sketchup Plugin [message #10611] Thu, 11 March 2010 00:22 UTC |
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I am not really sure where this belongs- either here, or in applications- but I stumbled across this free plugin for Sketchup, that makes a manifold, printable version out of regular models that usualy cause trouble:
http://www.cadspan.com/ (Pro version and free sketchup plugin)
Demo Video: http://www.cadspan.com/pluginguide
It seems to be webbased aka uploading to their server, with two settings (Gap fill, Resolution) and Upload/Download-Buttons, plus tabs for the pro version, community and 3d fixing & printing service.
As it is late, I was only able to test a box with a hole, and the returning stl looks wierd in meshlab (lots of polygons, large hole, might work better on objects with small gaps that consist of multiple objects?)
I might play arround with it some more tomorrow.
Anyone here using it?
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| Topic: From Virtual to Real |
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| From Virtual to Real [message #10426] Thu, 04 March 2010 11:08 UTC |
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How Creative process is cahnging
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| Topic: Emails |
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| Emails [message #10349] Tue, 02 March 2010 13:37 UTC |
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In one hand I get too many emails (one for every model I buy/sell then one for when they ship) Then on the other hand I get one UPS email. I ordered non-stainless and stainless items. The non-stainless came in Friday (was supposed to be Thursday but UPS F'ed up) so the stainless should come in today or maybe tomorrow. But I don't have a UPS tracker for it.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Topic: 3D sculpting |
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| 3D sculpting [message #10092] Sun, 21 February 2010 14:59 UTC |
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I saw the video on the blog and looked at other videos from the 3D for all Youtube site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo_1UIovqKc
At the then end the kid gets his model printed in colour.
V
www.dotsan.com
www.dotsan.com
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| Topic: 3D Printing in the Movies |
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 3D Printing in the Movies [message #10007] Wed, 17 February 2010 13:12 UTC |
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On Friday, February 12th, viewers tuning into the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies will see a hilarious live-action advertisement featuring the Aflac duck snowboarding. This spot was made possible thanks to breakthrough technology by Objet Geometries, the innovation leader in 3D printing.
Objet systems have breathed life into some of the hottest new commercials. Recent examples developed by the production company Legacy Effects include:
• For the Aflac spot, actual props – the duck’s helmet and bindings, which connect flippers to the snowboard – came directly from an Objet 3D printer (see image at right). With a coat of paint, they were ready for air.
• The technology was similarly used in the Intel Superbowl spot, “Lunch Room,” which featured a largely Objet-created robot, “Jeffrey.”
• In “Bachelor Party,” a Superbowl spot for Bridgestone, Objet-printed models of the truck and orca whale, were used for proof-of-concept and lighting tests.
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| Topic: How limited is the X3D at upload time? |
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| How limited is the X3D at upload time? [message #9690] Sun, 07 February 2010 23:29 UTC |
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Can Shapeways handle a simple cylinder hand-coded in X3D? My Model file is just this below : (angle brackets replaced...)
But the error message from upload says
"The fileformat of your object cannot be processed by our software. " What a helpful message ! How easy to correct my error! How obvious my mistake is! end-sarcasm...
Thanks for any advice,
John
(?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?)
(!DOCTYPE X3D PUBLIC "http://www.web3d.org/specifications/x3d-3.0.dtd" "http://www.web3d.org/specifications/x3d-3.0.dtd")
(X3D)
(Scene)
(Transform)
(Shape)
(Cylinder height='0.0800' radius='0.010' /)
(/Shape)
(/Transform)
(/Scene)
(/X3D)
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| Topic: My Haiti relief rings |
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| My Haiti relief rings [message #9608] Fri, 05 February 2010 06:37 UTC |
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I've just completed uploading a series of rings, the profit from which will be donated to the Haiti relief effort.
I have a suggestion. How about Shapeways having a public gallery for the relief effort where the profit on evereything in the gallery went toward the relief effort. Also, if Shapeways were to handle the donations, the public would be more assured that their money was going where it was intended.
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| Topic: 3D Scanning |
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| 3D Scanning [message #9578] Thu, 04 February 2010 14:46 UTC |
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I recently read an article in Wired about the "New industrial revolution" I'm sure a few others have read it but they mentioned a 3d scanning software. I looked around and found it
http://www.gadgetvenue.com/proforma-3d-scanner-builds-3d-tex tured-models-11235410/
this idea is a little different than the David 3D scanning system. But I think it is really cool.
If you havnt read the Wired article, make sure you look it up! It's really interesting.
Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam
Check out http://JakeDrews.Com and http://WondrousWidgets.Com for more designs by Jake!
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| Topic: Costs Involved in DMLS process posted on BLOG |
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| Topic: Local Delivery Centers |
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| Local Delivery Centers [message #8748] Tue, 05 January 2010 19:13 UTC |
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Just a thought I had today looking at tiny models that are aimed at people not looking to pay an arm and a leg for something they can't see in person yet. For people that just want one item and/or don't want to spend $25, what if "Local Delivery Centers" were set up. Network local orders together to ship to one location to be split up there by the individual buyers. I'd volunteer for any Delmarva people (for those that don't know that is the Delaware Maryland Virgina peninsula). The interesting part would be splitting up the payments. Probably would be easier also for a higher population shapeways community. I know we've discussed similar ideas in the past but I really think our market would spread drastically if it were a $5 market as apposed to a $25 market. In the mean time, anyone in the delmarva area that wants to join orders we can start a connection, just PM me or email youknowwho4eva@gmail.com
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Topic: Aartform announces Curvy 3D 2.0 |
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| Aartform announces Curvy 3D 2.0 [message #8672] Fri, 01 January 2010 17:16 UTC |
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London - January 1, 2010 - Aartform, the software publisher and development studio, today announced a major new edition of its sketch-based sculpting program for Windows®: Aartform Curvy 3D 2.0. Currently in beta testing, Aartform Curvy 3D 2.0 is scheduled for a Q1 2010 release.
"At heart Curvy is a lathe modeller, with a non-technical interface making sculpting fast and easy." explains CEO Simon de Rivaz, "Curvy is great at organic art, and now adds volumetrics, digital clay tools, posing, and image based geometry. These new features make Curvy a great way to start out in 3D sculpting, but also a unique addition to the experienced artists range of sculpting options."
Making an accurate basemesh to sculpt over can be slow and fiddly in traditional modelling programs. Curvy 2.0's new volumetric sculpting tools make basemesh creation incredibly easy. You can draw the shapes for your model then merge the shapes together to create a seamless base mesh that is smooth and elegant, ideal for detailing in hi-resolution modelling software.
Originally a sketch-based sculpting program, Curvy now lets you create image based 3D models using a simple image inflate tool. This is handy for photo based modelling and for shapes that are much easier to create as a graphic design rather than a 3D model.
For more information see: http://www.curvy3d.com
About Aartform Curvy 3D:
Aartform Curvy 3D is an innovative sculpting package for Windows, ideal for first time 3D artists. Curvy brings new speed to 3D modelling by letting you draw shapes straight into 3D. Create whole models with just a few strokes. Sculpting 3D models for art and games is quick and hassle free. Colours and shapes are easy to work with using Curvy's artist friendly tools. You can sketch and paint colours, forms and bumps directly onto your 3D models, and then export models and textures for use in other 3D software.
About Aartform:
Founded in 2003, Aartform has published a number of graphics tools. In 2009 Aartform launched a game development arm, Aartform Games.
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| Topic: Turbo Prop |
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| Topic: Do You Really Need To make a Prototype for an Invention? |
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| Topic: The Great Markup Markdown |
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| Topic: netfabb Studio feedback |
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| netfabb Studio feedback [message #7756] Fri, 13 November 2009 10:48 UTC |
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Hi there,
We are very happy to recognize, that our freeware version of netfabb Studio (http://www.netfabb.com) seems to be widely used by the Shapeways community, and we really want to support the awesome concept of Shapeways.
As I see on several posts in the forum, there are still some issues with uploading the generated STL files, which - in my opinion - are minor problems mainly related to the shortcomings of the STL file format.
Therefore we would love to get some feedback about your experiences with netfabb Studio and Shapeways, or even try to write an explicit tutorial for the creation of buildable files.
Thank you very much for your participation.
Best regards,
Alexander Oster, CEO of netfabb
[Updated on: Fri, 13 November 2009 10:48 UTC]
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| Topic: on-line error analysis tools hangs at 153% |
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| on-line error analysis tools hangs at 153% [message #7461] Sat, 24 October 2009 16:01 UTC |
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Hi,
I'm trying to upload my first model but am stuck with non-manifold errors of course. Unfortunately neither meshlab nor blender doesn't show me any orders (or I just don't know how to use them properly yet  ). I've tried using the on-line error analysis tool to see what's wrong but the applet seems to load but then blocks at 153% and hangs the browser in the process (actually the browser still seems responsive but when I quit it the process doesn't die).
I'm using Windows XP with either Firefox 3.5.3 or Internet Explorer and Java 6.7 (as 6.16 gives me certificate errors).
Any idea how to make the applet work?
Thanks in advance,
Nico
[Updated on: Sat, 24 October 2009 16:02 UTC]
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| Topic: Engineering day dream |
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| Engineering day dream [message #7114] Tue, 06 October 2009 15:45 UTC |
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Today, I was trying to think of something to model. Was looking at videos of alternative flight methods. Saw something about Red Bulls Flugtag, and brought back a memory. I actually folded the shirt yesterday I got from the event. Here's the video of the craft I helped create. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQc79Nht-uI Yes I know it doesn't fly. But as you see, about 5 feet up it goes to lift off. The people that we were building it for didn't want tail stabilizers because it would take away from the flying V.  But if it had tail stabilizers I think the result would have been a little different. Any ways enjoy.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Topic: White Glaze Material |
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| White Glaze Material [message #7091] Tue, 06 October 2009 03:30 UTC |
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I just recieved a piece in the new White Glaze Material.
It's very nice. It's very glossy. Maybe I could say it's the most attractive material to date.
It does appear exactly like glazed white porcelain until you pick it up, because it doesn't have the weight of clay.
I think I could describe the feeling of it in my hands more like a very high quality paper mache piece that has been sanded smooth and finished with a glossy varnish.
Hope this helps! Any other observations?
-Whystler
Check out my website: http://tshawnjohnson.wordpress.com/
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| Topic: Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication |
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 Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication [message #6921] Wed, 30 September 2009 12:15 UTC |
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NASA is trying something interesting..
Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/aeronautics/features/electron_bea m.html
I really like the part about 2 separate feed stocks that can be combined as an alloy or two separate materials.
If only that was made possible in SLS/FDM/Objet machines as well... 
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| Topic: How do make it so cheap? |
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| How do make it so cheap? [message #6865] Mon, 28 September 2009 11:33 UTC |
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Hi,
I'm new here, I was searching on the net for 3d printing a 75mm figure, I got quoted from an English company (because I live in England) total cost being £350 - £600 ($550 - $950) depending on if they need to fix the file to make it printable or not.
With some tutorials and help from you good people at shapeways I managed to make the file printable and get the 75mm figure printed (hopefully - I am still waiting to see if walls are too thin) for just a few dollars - I don't get it, why are you guys so much more cheaper than anywhere else? It seems to be such a massive difference.
I worked at a prototype toys company for a while, they printed out toys and the material cost for the printer was real expensive as well 
Also, I have a suggestion - maybe you could provide a service to make files printable?
Keep up the great work guys 
Sean Dabbs
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| Topic: Snapshot from 3d View |
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| Snapshot from 3d View [message #6851] Sun, 27 September 2009 15:59 UTC |
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For me it would be helpfull to make a direct snapshot from 3d view, which is stored in the item's picture gallery.
Woody64
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| Topic: Survey |
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| Survey [message #6522] Mon, 14 September 2009 13:25 UTC |
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As I was taking the survey shapeways emailed me. I was thinking, that when orders are placed, there should be a survey of types. I put my shop on my facebook, fairly often. I would like to know if anyone pays attention when I post that. Also was thinking who ever brings the most traffic to shapeways in a month should get a coupon or something.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Topic: Bram in the news again! |
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| Topic: Object Orientation |
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| Topic: metal printing....... |
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| metal printing....... [message #5917] Tue, 18 August 2009 14:37 UTC |
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hiya guys and gals of shapeways land.
its a strange one this one, since the moving of everything being able to be done in metal, ive had one of my designs that ive wanted done.
nasty thing is, its the only one of my designs that i cant select a "print in metal" option...........any one got any clues?
its called "ElderNecklace"
i re-uploaded the design just incase it was an issue with previous back end tinkerings, and still nothing.......
so clues?
EDIT:
All sorted now, it was a thickness issue 2.9mm when threshold is 3mm
[Updated on: Wed, 19 August 2009 17:10 UTC]
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| Topic: Metal Printing constraints question etc. |
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| Metal Printing constraints question etc. [message #5904] Mon, 17 August 2009 15:27 UTC |
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Hi,
Now that stainless steel / metal is available for all - can we discuss here some details and constraints about this new materials?
I did read FAQ and some older newsletter emails about this so I gathered some info there - but I wonder what happens if I send some of my models to print in metal and then it turns out it can't be done? Is process then aborted? Or... am I sent back whatever comes out?
Some of my models already done in WSF will probably not work in metal as they have really fine "threads" (about 1mm)... so I am wondering would shapeways create some simple template model with OK printable dimensions / shapes so we can learn from there... you know... like test object that can have OK side + maybe couple of examples you know will not work on a
"bad" side. Few photos with some comments of such object would be a great learning tool.
It may save everyone some time and frustration.
For example, that Klein Bottle by Batsheeba is OK example of what can work - but can anyone tell me how thick are these finest rods in the lattice? Looks to me like these are about 1.5mm or even thinner... bridging the gap of about 3mm at some points.
So... if I have 1.5 mm x 1.5mm thick rod in my design how long that piece can be before if should be supported by another one? 5mm? 10mm? With WSF one can go quite far with that - but I presume metal is all other story.
Any feedback welcome!
TNX,
Igor | Alienology
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| Topic: What is 230? |
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| Topic: 300 million year old spider reconstructed in 3D |
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| Topic: Custom Packaging |
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| Custom Packaging [message #5349] Tue, 21 July 2009 21:03 UTC |
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Does anyone know of a company that will create custom printed packaging?
I'm thinking once I get to where I'm putting together pieces for sale I would like to find a company that can print me out packaging in quantities of 1-100 rather than the industry norm of 1200 in a minimum order.
Does anyone know of any? Oh, and I live in the States, so an internet based company would be best.
Welcome to Costco, I love you.
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| Topic: New material email returned |
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| New material email returned [message #5312] Mon, 20 July 2009 19:33 UTC |
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I just tried submitting my new thermal engine to be made in stainless, but it was returned saying that the email was rejected by y'alls server.
Anyways here's the link http://www.shapeways.com/model/40562/thermal_engine.html
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Topic: DIY Render farm |
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| DIY Render farm [message #5284] Sat, 18 July 2009 01:11 UTC |
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Found this really in depth article about creating your very own Render farm.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/render-farm-node,2340.ht ml
I have pondered this several times myself with Blender, but this really fleshes out the concept.
For those of you not familiar with the term "Render farm", it is using multiple computers to assist 3D and graphical programs in rendering images.
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| Topic: Lines of Resolution for models? |
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| Lines of Resolution for models? [message #5156] Tue, 07 July 2009 04:45 UTC |
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I've taken quite an interest in Jewelery, and I've been checking around to see how to get the best prints. I've heard that Polyjet plastic/printers can be print 2000 lines per square inch. I'm wondering how detailed Shapeways can do?
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| Topic: Submitting objects to be approved for steel |
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| Submitting objects to be approved for steel [message #5054] Sat, 27 June 2009 21:44 UTC |
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I was wondering if it would be possible to make some sort of form for submitting our objects that we'd like to see in stainless steel. I understand that you have to check them all manually so emailing them directly works easy enough, but a form similar to uploading a regular model could make it easier still.
I was also wondering about confirmation emails after we submit models to be checked. When we upload a normal model the email we receive both confirms that everything went through alright (or didn't in some cases) and is a way (for me at least) to keep track of what models have been uploaded and approved. Currently I am still wondering if Shapeways received my email about models to be available for stainless and an email response would be useful.
I know with all the recent updates and new materials the Shapeways staff is very busy, but I think these suggestions might streamline this process a bit.
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| Topic: 3DPrints from second life sculpts |
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| Topic: 3D printing on a molecular scale! |
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| Topic: Looking for Blender users for a BlenderNation.com post |
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| Looking for Blender users for a BlenderNation.com post [message #3429] Thu, 19 March 2009 15:56 UTC |
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Hi,
next to my work for Shapeways I'm also the editor in chief of the popular Blender newssite BlenderNation.com. For a new article I'd like to interview some Blender users who work with Shapeways - preferably shop owners. The article is scheduled for publication early next week. If you're interested in a BlenderNation appearance, please contact me on bart(at)blendernation(dot)com.
Thanks!
Bart
Community Manager Europe | Shapeways
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| Topic: Need some feedback - journalist |
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| Need some feedback - journalist [message #3081] Mon, 23 February 2009 16:38 UTC |
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Hi everybody,
I currently make an article for a french magazine.
To complete it, I'm looking for someone who can give me some feedbacks on Shapeways.
I search a french artist, who sell some products via the website.
I just would like to make a quick interview with this person.
You can contact me at this adress :
emilien.ercolani@linformaticien.fr
Thanks,
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| Topic: Shapeways advertised by Tom's Guide France |
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| Shapeways advertised by Tom's Guide France [message #2271] Fri, 19 December 2008 12:23 UTC |
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http://www.bestofmicro.com/actualite/26208-objet-3d-shapeway s.html
In french :
L’impression 3D est désormais une réalité que l’on peut toucher du doigt. Sous cette appellation se cache en fait la création d’objet ex nihilo, grâce à une machine qui « sculpte » entièrement un objet.
C’est cette technique la société Shapeways utilise pour fabriquer l’objet que l’on peut concevoir directement sur leur site. Une base d’objet est disponible et par le biais du «Shapeways Creator», libre à soi de moduler l’objet en 3D pour le rendre plus conforme à ses goûts. On pourra également importer directement ses fichiers depuis des logiciels de CAO (Maya, 3DS Max, etc.) pour « imprimer » ses propres objets.
Au final, le prix de la création d’un objet est compris entre 35 et 115 ¤ pour un cadeau bien plus original qu’un cendrier en rotin.
In english:
3D printing is now a reality one can touch with his finger. This designation hides in fact the creation of an object ex nihilo, thanks to a machine that "sculpt" an object entirely.
It's this technic that the society Shapeways uses to build object that you can design directly on their site. An object database is available and using the "Shapeways Creator" anyone is free to model an object in 3D to make it suit one's taste. One can also import directly its files from CAD softwares (Maya, 3DSMax etc) to "print" its own objects.
Finally the price of an object creation ranges from 35 to 115¤ for a gift more original than a rattan ashtray.
 Nice but they might have advertised that for the holiday season for maximum impact.
Ah. Nuts.
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| Topic: College for 3D artist |
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| College for 3D artist [message #1676] Wed, 22 October 2008 13:20 UTC |
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Hey everyone, just wanted to ask all of you out there that have college training backgrounds in the field of 3d modeling and design if you have an suggestions on where to go.
I plan on going to college for 3d modeling and i am currently looking at Full Sail in florida. Any ideas from those of you out there at where else i should look?
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