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CJS 3D Printing Performance Test – Open Call for Assistance

20 January, 20207 December, 2019 CADJewellerySkills 0 Comments 3D Printing, announcements, Rapid Prototyping

I have begun an interesting project for the new year, and I would like to ask help from you, my

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How to Copy Protect Your STL Files

6 September, 20177 May, 2019 CADJewellerySkills 0 Comments 3D Printing, CAD software, Jewellery Student Advice, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping

The Makers Muse Youtube channel has recently released a video with some excellent practical advice on how to place copy-protection measures on your .stl files. This is particularly important advice for those who sell their models on online 3D modelling communities. Have a look:

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Economist Article – 3D Printers Start to Build Factories of the Future

26 July, 20174 November, 2018 CADJewellerySkills 0 Comments 3D Printing, Jewellery Education Resources, Jewellery Student Advice, Manufacturing Innovations, New Technology Trends, Rapid Prototyping

The Economist has recently written an excellent introductory briefing on the current state of 3D printing and how it will affect industry.

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Bre and Co’s 3D Printed Boutique, and 4 Ways to Use CAD and 3D Printing In Your Retail Jewellery Website Marketing

9 May, 20178 May, 2019 CADJewellerySkills 0 Comments 3d Printing Businesses, Jewellery Design, new jewellery business models, online jewellery design tools, Online Shopping, Rapid Prototyping, UK-Jewellery Industry

The launch of luxury 3D printed product boutique website Bre and Co marks an interesting change in the perception of CAD and 3D printed products by consumers. In this article, I explore 4 different emerging business strategies for using CAD and 3D printing when marketing and presenting retail jewellery.

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i.materialise Article – 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing 3D Models for 3D Printing

25 March, 201727 May, 2019 CADJewellerySkills 2 Comments 3D Printing, Jewellery Education Resources, Jewellery Student Advice, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping

I.materialise published an article on their blog about 5 common mistakes many 3D modellers make when designing for 3D printing. Read their list, and the additional items I’ve added.

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Toolfarm Article – Pixologic is Collaborating With Formlabs To Create a 3D Printing Plug-in

11 January, 20168 January, 2016 CADJewellerySkills 0 Comments 3D Printing, 3d Printing Businesses, Formlabs, Rapid Prototyping, Zbrush

Pixologic (makers of Zbrush) recently announced a collaboration with the 3D printer manufacturers Formlabs to make a new enhanced 3D printing plug-in for Zbrush. The plug-in would allow users to take a model from within Zbrush and more quickly and efficiently export it directly into Formlabs’ Preform software to start the 3D printing process more quickly and easily. They’re even talking about a “One Click Print” tool.

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Prosthetic Limbs and 3D Printing – A short history, and Why CAD Jewellers Should Take Notice

15 September, 201523 September, 2019 CADJewellerySkills 0 Comments 3D Printing, 3d Printing Businesses, Artificial Limbs, Contemporary Art Jewellery, New Technology Trends, Prosthetics, Rapid Prototyping

Of all the industries revolutionised by 3D printing, perhaps none has been more improved than prosthetic limb design. These are my reasons why jewellery CAD designers should take notice.

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