MakerFaireNova - 3D Printing Without Owning a 3D Printer

3D Printing Without

Owning a PrinterVicky Somma

@TGAWhttp://tgaw.wordpress.com

http://www.Shapeways.com/shops/tgaw

About Me

About Me – Things I’ve Printed in the Last Year

About Me – Things I’ve Printed in the Last Year

About Me – Things I’ve Printed in the Last Year

FIRST DOG!!!!

Printing Without a 3D Printer – My Path

ANYONE Can 3D Print! •No Printer Necessary•No Modeling Necessary

Pupworkshop

• Point and click to configure your puppy.

• You control:• Body• Color• Eyes• Spots, etc.• Size (which means

Price)• Your puppy is printed in

full color sandstone

http://pupworkshop.com/

PupworkshopSo Easy, My Mom Can Do It! : )

Pupworkshop

Shapeways’ 2D to 3D Apphttps://www.shapeways.com/creator/2dto3d

• Allows you to upload an image (Logo, Map, Drawing)• You specify the size• You specify the height• It makes a model for

you!

Shapeways’ 2D to 3D Apphttps://www.shapeways.com/creator/2dto3d

Shapeways’ 2D to 3D Apphttps://www.shapeways.com/creator/2dto3d

Shapeways’ 2D to 3D App – Learn More

Laurie Berenhaus - “Turning drawings and images into 3D models”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6SvTkTfDe4

Savanah Peterson – “3D Print a Map Ornament for Your Holiday Tree” http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-a-Map-Ornament-for-Your-Holiday-Tree-Nati/

Michael Williamson – “3D printed Ebola”http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-Ebola/

https://www.shapeways.com/creator/2dto3d

Color Me Teddy by Rithstore

• Download a template your child colors/decorates• Scan and Upload• They Send You a Bear!

http://shpws.me/EELT

Color Me Teddy by Rithstorehttp://shpws.me/EELT

Printing Without Modeling - Others• Freakin’ Sweet Apps – Ring Creator

http://freakinsweetapps.com• Pick the metal• Pick ring size• Pick weave properties

• Amazon’s 3D Printing Store• Custom MixeeMes and BobbleHeads• Binary Rings• Wax Seals• Dog Tags

Getting Models - Thingiversehttp://www.thingiverse.com

Getting Models - Smithsonianhttp://3d.si.edu/

Getting Models – So MANY ResourcesIncluding PinShape, YouMagine, Yeggi… Martha Stewart!

Need A Listing? Check out http://3dprintingforbeginners.com/3d-model-repositories/

Printing Models - Shapeways

• Advanced, high resolution printers• 50 different materials and finishes• Plastics• Steel• Full Color Sandstone• Premium Metals like Gold, Silver• Food-Safe Porcelain (in Pilot)

• Large community of designers/sellers

http://www.shapeways.com

Image Credit: Shapeways

Printing Models - Shapeways

Printing Models - Shapeways

Printing Models - Shapeways

Printing Models - Shapeways

Printing Models – 3D Hubs

•Allows you to search for 3D printers in your area•Often faster turnaround time•Often cheaper•Options vary depending on your area

https://www.3dhubs.com/

Printing Models – 3D Hubs

Printing Models – 3D Hubs

Printing Models – Exhibitors Here TODAY!

http://www.techshop.ws/

http://www.nova-labs.org

http://www.meetup.com/Virginia-Tech-NVC-MakerLabClub/

http://www.printedsolid.com/

Printing Models – Exhibitors Here TODAY!

NovaLabsGo to Contact and sign up for the 3D Printing Mailing List

VT NVC MakerLabClubOpen House TOMORROW March 16th – 5:30 PM

Printing Models – MANY Other Options

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Vicky Sommavicky@tgaw.com