WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast Volume One: 3D Print Tips | 3D Print Tools | 3D Start Point

Reaching 100 WTFFF?! Podcast episodes is a milestone for us and to commemorate it, 3D Print Metal additive manufacturer, Addaero printed the Angel design that started it all for us, only this time instead of PLA, it is printed in Titanium. Using Electron Beam Melting or Powderbed Fusion Technology, 3D Print Metal manufacturing is changing the geometric constraints on aerospace, underwater, space a...

Okay, so 3D printing is cool and all, but is it actually production quality? In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tracy and Tom Hazzard discuss whether or not a 3D printed part can stack up to its traditionally manufactured counter part and be production quality. From airplanes to fashion, does 3D Printing hold its own as a manufacturing process? Press play to find out! Do you have a burning question...

Can't figure out how much to charge for your 3D printed product? In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tracy & Tom expand on their own process of determining the right sales price for their custom 3D Printed Products. Do you have any more questions? We've done nearly 100 episodes so far, but we know there has to be more questions out there! If you'd like to Ask Us Anything, please go to www.hazzdes...

Are you planning on taking your 3D Print Model to mass production? Or maybe, you want to double check you design before it goes to tooling. In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy delve into why they think 3D Printing is an essential tool for designs preparing to be made for the mass market. Do you have any more questions? We've done nearly 100 episodes so far, but we know there has to be m...

Perhaps you think 3D print operations and the operating system is the least interesting topic for a podcast and you would be in good company with us as well. Everyone said we had to see and talk to 3DPrinterOS for ourselves and they were right! The 3D print operations are absolutely critical to smooth running for any business, school or makerspace, but it doesn't have to be complex and confusing....

Whether you're in your garage, basement, or the heart of Africa, you need power to run your 3D Printer. In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss the best ways to power your "what" no matter your "where." Do you have a questions? Well that's why we have this Ask Us Anything Segment! And since its 100% free, why not send us a voicemail at hazzdesign.com or shoot us a message on...

Hey, remember that time we talked about 3D Printing materials…? Well here we go again! In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy use some new information they got from this week’s podcast guest Aaron Roy of 3D Printer OS to give everyone an update on the cost of 3D Printing materials. Check it out to find out if filament cost is actually what you think it is! Do you have a question? Ask Us An...

In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy open up about why its not the right time for them to be selling 3D Printers, and what they would need out of product to really make it worth it for them. Do you have a question? Ask Us Anything! Leave us a voice message at our website hazzdesign.com or feel free to contact us on facebook or twitter as well @hazzdesign! Love the show? Subscribe,...

Have you had the burning desire to see the WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast live and in person? Have you asked yourself “Where can I see Tom & Tracy Hazzard speak?!” Well fret no more! On November 7th Tom, Tracy, and the WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast are taking the show on the road to the 2015 SoCal Maker Con. There will be live podcast airings, video interviews, 3D Printing (of course), and more! Ei...

Think all-nighters are just for college students? Think again. In conjunction with a 3D Printing showcase event in the Capital District area of New York, Albany, a 24-hour 3D Printathalon will be going on September 18, 19, & 20th. With $20 billion infused into regional schools from semi-conductor manufacturers, GE, and various public and private ventures, the Capital District is ripe to produc...

Are you sad about summer ending? Well don’t be! September and October are packed with some of the best 3D Printing Events all around the world! Whether you want to take a tour of Europe or swing by beautiful Bali, 3D Printing Events got you covered! Tune in to this episode as Tom and Tracy talk all about upcoming fall 3D printing events taking place in just about every continent. Ask Us Anything s...

As that event date draws near, you may be asking yourself “Is it worth the cost for my business to be there? Its just a local thing, should I even go?” Well, good news! In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom & Tracy talk all about how they feel about event costs, and the differences they’ve found between small and larger events- and it may surprise you. From a community presence to lead generati...

Are you a single 3D Print Designer looking to mingle? Well look no further! In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom & Tracy talk about one of the show’s most popular topics: 3D Printing Events. Whether you’re in the heart of a downtown city or a little town off the beaten trail, odds are there is something for you! Listen to Tom and Tracy discuss why attending local events can be your business’s...

In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything Segment, a 3D Printer manufacturer asks Tom & Tracy whether or not they should donate a printer to a school. Find out how important it could be and the benefits it can hold for you and your business in this WTFFF episode. Do you have a question?! Please Ask Us Anything! you can send us a voicemail through our website at hazzdesign.com, or message us on Facebook or...

Back to School and back to developing new lesson plans and programs for teachers, administrators and PTAs everywhere. Although the Common Core may have a bad rap with some, we learned from Southern California-based Arts Education Consultant, Hélène Trudeau that it actually brings an encouragement for multi-disciplinary approaches to teaching and cross-overs between departments. So, begin to enter...

An informed teacher is a good teacher! But how do you provide teachers what they need to teach3D Printing? In fact, what do they even need?? In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy discuss the essential components in preparing educators to teach 3D Print Design and explore the resources they will need to have on hand get started and stay informed. Do you have a question?! Ask Us Anything! Y...

In this Ask us Anything segment, Tracy asks herself what Hazz Design can do to help the rise of teenage entrepreneurs. If that’s you, tune in to hear Tom & Tracy’s helpful suggestions for the next generation of great designers. If you have a question, leave it as a voicemail on our website or visit our Hazz Design facebook page. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » J...

Are you a high school or college student looking to get into 3D Printing, but are stopped in your tracks when you see that price tag? In this Ask Us Anything Segment, Tom and Tracy discuss some of the very few 3D Printing manufacturers that are currently offering education discounts and how important it is as a manufacturer to the next generation of 3D Designers. Links Mentioned: – Polar 3D – Rhin...

You may be done with school, but you might still have some homework to do! In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom & Tracy explain why the dive in head first into researching design markets, customer preferences, and more as well as how it all informs their design process in order to create a better designs for their markets. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anythingat h...

What are the differences between masterminds, mentors & investors? Should you pitch or talk to them differently? 3D Print Education expert and solopreneur, John Bokla of i3D Creatives and the newly formed i3D.club has been doing a lot of pitching and talking with all three lately. In this essential business discussion, we cover the importance as an entrepreneur of joining mastermind groups, ha...

So you’ve heard about minimum viable product, but what about the value? In this Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy introduce their idea of minimum value and its role in a product’s launch. Go from overloading features to making an emotional connection with your product by adding value for the consumers. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.co...

We all know why designers are so excited about 3D Printing, but what about the rest of the world- should they be excited? Say for instance, a perfumer…? In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy go beyond the design world and discuss why every business would be considering the benefits of 3D Printing. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesi...

In this WTFFF Ask Us Anything segment, Tom and Tracy kick off their entrepreneur week by discussing the little known consequences of using a non-disclosure agreements when pitching a product. While you may feel protected, find out why your NDAs could be hurting you more than you realize! Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ or Send Voicemail...

The winner of the WTFFF 3D Print Business Mentorship contest is Kelechi Ojinnaka of Nigeria! We could not be more excited about the interesting challenges that face us as we help Kelechi build Afera3D into the largest 3D Printing service bureau in Africa. That is not a mistake – yes, his plan is for the whole continent! Kelechi is also a recipient of a Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Prog...

Who knew that picking one winner for our 3D Print Business Mentorship Contest could be so tough? Our three finalists all have a great business idea and passion for 3D Printing. The real debate might just be – Who can we help the most? READ THEIR PITCH: Eduardo Martini – Brazil The idea of the business is to produce and sell special gifts using a 3d printer and a laser cutter. The prices for toys a...