Making Awesome - 3D Printing, Inventing, Making, Small Business

Community, the foundation of the 3D Printing industry, but does it actually matter? Jacob and Grant will dig deep into @BambuLab 's latest venture, which directly competes with Hue Forge, a community project that is funding the dreams of a small team to leave their day jobs and pursue filament painting full time. They will also delve into nozzle sizes and how they can impact 3D printing, and i...

With 3D printers becoming ever popular, the question of: What filament should I use for this? is something we see and hear often. From PLA, PETG, ABS, and ASA along with the blends that exist from them, there are many options out there from even more numerous manufacturers. Add into it like new machines such as the  @Fibreseek3D  FibreSeeker3 to the mix with Continuous Fiber printing, and your opt...

It seems MORE  @BambuLab  machines have been catching fire. As a follow up to Print Fix Friday 203 (https://youtu.be/UgOmVXXLN-A) Jacob and Grant will dig into why this could be happening, and what can be done for the future and current users to try and ensure their machines are as safe as possible. 3D Printers SHOULD NEVER catch fire, be it from QC issues, bad design, over current, voltage, etc....

Recently  @Snapmaker  has been showing off their latest machine, a toolchanger, sitting handily in the same market as the  @Prusa3D  XL, and even the  @MakerTech  Proforge machine on  @kickstarter  currently. Is 2025 the age of the 3d printer toolchanger? Is the Snapmaker U1 better than the Prusa XL? That one will be seen in time! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams,  @printe...

Between @BambuLab releasing v1 of their Farm Software FOR FREE, to new leaks of the H2S, and of course the Games Workshop vs. @GalacticArmory debacle, there is MUCH to talk about this week! And yes, that includes our midnight emergency scan in Florida to help a Vet's office! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com Want to...

How the heck can you METAL 3d print a 3d printer, but also make it as lightweight as possible??? This week we are talking with Ric from Generative Machine, the company behind one of the craziest printers we have ever seen! Ric Real is the founder and CEO at the generative machine company which is developing multi axis 3D printing technology. Before embarking on the start-up journey Ric was a resea...

Perfect Prints. Are they worth it? On this episode of The Making Awesome Podcast, Grant and Jacob discuss the value of perfect prints and if they believe it is worth the effort in the long run, where they believe corners can be cut, and some of their tips and tricks to the ultimate 3D Printed part. A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams,  @printedsolid  ! Check them out: https:/...

Recently  @Etsy  had a ToS update that has some VERY concerned about their ability to print and produce parts. After our video on Friday about the subject (https://youtu.be/cswvhff3dmU ) we thought a more long form show was in order so we can talk about the business side of this, how we believe it will actually impact things, and have a more serious talk about IP in the 3D Printing industry. A HUG...

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are looking for video editors to join our team! Think you have what it takes? Email us with the headline "Video Editor 0625" and we can talk! Fully remote, apply from anywhere in the world! AI, or more specifically, LLM's, have become a hot commodity lately between companies opting for a computer program over humans to now the integrations of AI into 3D Printin...

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are looking for video editors to join our team! Think you have what it takes? Email us with the headline "Video Editor 0625" and we can talk! Fully remote, apply from anywhere in the world! A photo leaked online of potentially the next @BambuLab ! What do we see, and what are our thoughts??? Could this be the next P series, X series, or even a more modestly priced...

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are looking for video editors to join our team! Think you have what it takes? Email us with the headline "Video Editor 0625" and we can talk! Fully remote, apply from anywhere in the world! @Sovol teases the SV08 MAX a massive 500mm3 Voron 2.4 clone that is open source and solves many of the gripes about the original SV08. What do we think about this new machine??...

Back from a wild few weeks between @bondtechab , checking out the INDX then to @rmrrf for the annual show, there is a LOT to talk about! 5 Axis metal 3d printed machines, FREAKIN INDX IN PERSON, and even a DIY Ultem printer we saw at the show! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com Want to get some of the UK's fastest...

It is Mother's Day in the USA, and we have Thérèse Lord from @construct3d (Jacob's Mum) joining us today on the show LIVE at Bondtech as we talk all about what it was like raising Jacob, how starting a business with family can actually be done well, and provide insight into how they run their business, manage to still have family time, and of course provide tips and tricks for new parents...

We promised a special Episode and thanks to @bondtechab we are in SWEDEN looking at the INDX LIVE! Thanks to Bondtech for flying us out to show this to you LIVE! More coverage coming soon! check them out: https://www.bondtech.se/ __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast an...

Well,  @elyarchi6981  sent a threat to  @ThePrintHouse  over their video where they were not only honest, but gave them the benefit of the doubt. Should companies even be allowed to do this??? Creators are trusted for our opinions, that is the only thing we have, our integrity, and part of printer reviews and first looks is that we have full control over what is said and why. Yes, we often want to...

FINALLY We get confirmation that the IN in the @bondtechab INDX Means INDUCTIVE!! This sparked a chat about what our ideal 3D Printer could be, so why not do it with you all!? We will be asking questions like: What makes a perfect 3d printer? What price point makes the most sense? What level of accessories and 3rd party support would we like to see? What about open source? A HUGE Thank you to the...

Quite a few major companies, and smaller ones have announced @kickstarter s recently. We will talk about the in depth reasoning behind it, how it looks from a manufacturer that has done a Kickstarter before, and why even major players still seem to choose it, for seemingly no reason! (Hint: its marketing) We will answer things like: Is Kickstarter right for my business? Why do big businesses still...

SO MANY THINGS were released at Rapid TCT 2025 in Detroit. We have compiled a list of some of our favorites. Time to run through them! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com Want to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out @construct3d https://b.link/Construct3D ____________...

With the recent @QIDITech Plus 4 fire, an with one of the hosts being a 3D Printer Manufacturer, lets dive into safety and why it is so important. From the basics, to UL, to fire suppression, expect a detail heavy show! Get your snacks, I have a feeling we will have lots to say! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com Want...

The @BambuLab H2D is now public and we have a ton to discuss about it, from the safety concerns around the marketing, the amazing engineering, and the troublesome laser system. This is one you will not want to miss! Also, if timing is right, we should cross 50k on stream!! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com Want to ge...

The @BambuLab H2D specs were revealed and the brand new @bondtechab INDX tool changer system as well! Time to talk about how quantity and quality do not always have to be apart! The idea of more machines make for better business can be valuable, but when does having quality matter more than quantity?? Does more always mean more better?? A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @p...

BIG news this week with @BambuLab LEAKS and teasing of new toolheads for the @Prusa3D XL bringing even more functionality to the toolchanger 3d printer. A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.com Want to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there? Check out @construct3d https://b.link/Construct3...

Inspired by a recent @XDAVideo article on tools every 3d printing enthusiast should have, we are going to not only talk about it for enthusiasts, but also for businesses! If you are looking to start or grow your 3D Printing Business, you will definitely enjoy this talk! OUR LIST: https://b.link/MA217ToolList A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsor of these streams, @printedsolid ! Check them out:...

The folks at  @ElegooOfficial  once again shook up the market with their aggressively priced Centauri and Centauri Carbon. Are these machines worth it? How do we feel as users, and manufacturers?? It's time for some real talk! Wanting to get one of the new Elegoo printers?? Use our AFFALIATE LINK and support the show: https://b.link/CentauriCarbonhttps://b.link/CentauriA HUGE Thank you to the...

Hanging out with Jacob ⁠ @construct3d ⁠ talking all about the updates to the not updating ⁠ @BambuLab ⁠ 3D Printers, the community backlash, and how Bambu has responded. We now also have an official statement from ⁠ @OrcaSlicer ⁠ ⁠ @softfever5570 ⁠ regarding continued support for the Bambu Ecosystem in the future. Many creators have made videos, with varying opinions, so we will be digesting it al...