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Explore the latest developments in 3D printing and digital fabrication! Brought to you by 3D Universe, this podcast series will feature guests and topics covering a wide range of industries. Tune in to hear about how people are using 3D printing, laser cutting, and other digital fabrication technologies to achieve their goals.

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    • Aug 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Episode 29 - Rick Williams - Leveraging MIDI to enable amputees to play music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 48:32


    In this episode of 3D Universe Untethered, we sit down with Rick Williams, a professional musician who has been helping amputees and those with congenital limb differences to be able to experience the joy of playing music. To learn more about the e-NABLE volunteer community, where volunteers around the world are helping to provide assistive devices (often 3D printed) to people in underserved communities, visit: http://enablingthefuture.org/ To join the discussion or get involved, check out the e-NABLE Hub at https://hub.e-nable.org/ To get in touch with Rick about his work, you can send him a private message on the e-NABLE Hub, or you can email the e-NABLE help desk at support@e-nable.org. For more 3D Universe Untethered episodes, visit https://3duniverseuntethered.com/ For all of your digital fabrication needs, visit https://shop3duniverse.com/

    Episode 28 - Morley Kert, designer, maker, and content creator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 58:20


    In this episode of 3D Universe Untethered, we sit down with Morley Kert, a designer, maker, and content creator who is doing some very cool projects with 3D printing. To learn more about Morley's work, visit these sites: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorleyKert INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/morleykert/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/morleykert TIKTOK: https://vm.tiktok.com/xSfbdj/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/morleykert STL FILES: https://morleykert.com/shop MERCH: morleykert.myspreadshop.com For more 3D Universe Untethered episodes, visit https://3duniverseuntethered.com/ For all of your digital fabrication needs, visit https://shop3duniverse.com/

    Episode 27 - Culinary 3D Printing with Kyle von Hasseln (Sugar Lab)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 47:35


    In this episode of 3D Universe Untethered, we sit down with Kyle von Hasseln, Chief Executive Officer at Currant 3D and Sugar Lab. We explore the amazing culinary creations they're able to produce using their custom-designed 3D printing platform. To learn more about Kyle's work, visit these sites: https://sugarlab3d.com/ https://currant3d.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sugarlab3d/ For more 3D Universe Untethered episodes, visit https://3duniverseuntethered.com/ For all of your digital fabrication needs, visit https://shop3duniverse.com/

    Episode 26 - With featured guest, Agustin "Flowalistik" Arroyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 45:44


    In this episode of 3D Universe Untethered, we sit down with Agustin Arroyo, known online as "Flowalistik" about some of the very cool projects he's shared. Among other things, Agustin has become well-known for his low-poly models, his "Pulp-It" project, and his "Plastic Smoothie" project, and we'll be talking about all of those in this episode, along with several others. To learn more about Agustin's work, visit these sites: * Low poly designs: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:376601 * Chainmail: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3096598 * Plastic Smoothie: https://www.instructables.com/Plastic-Smoothie-DIY-Plastic-Recycling/ * Pulp It: https://www.instructables.com/Pulp-It/ For more 3D Universe Untethered episodes, visit https://3duniverseuntethered.com/ For all of your digital fabrication needs, visit https://shop3duniverse.com/

    Episode 25 - Optimizing Your 3D Prints with SmartSlice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 51:23


    In this episode of 3D Universe Untethered, we speak with Doug Kenik, CEO of Teton Simulation, and Jason Enders of RE Suspension, a leading company in the motorsports industry. We'll be talking about Teton Simulation's SmartSlice software, a plugin for the Ultimaker Cura slicing software that provides automatic optimization of slicing parameters based on specific physical requirements for your parts. To learn more about SmartSlice or to request a free trial, please visit our SmartSlice page at Shop3DUniverse.com. To learn more about RE Suspension, visit their website.

    Episode 24: Exploring the Creation of 3D Printed Fabrics & Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 75:12


    3D printing provides unlimbited design freedom by eliminating traditional manufacturing constraints. Apply that to fabrics and clothing, and you can achieve some phenomenal results. Join us as we sit down with two accomplished artists who have been applying 3D printing to the design and production of new and innovative fabrics and fashion elements. We'll hear from artist Susana Marques, an artist based in Portugal, and Luisa Mendes Arruda, a Brazilian artist and e-NABLE volunteer based in Portugal. To see Susana Marques' work, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/_sarque_/ To see Luisa Mendes Arruda's work, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/mendesluisa/ To learn more about 3D printers or to purchase one, please visit: https://shop3duniverse.com/

    Episode 23: 3D Printed Ceramics in Art and Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 69:10


    3D printed ceramics open entirely new possibilities for ceramic art and education, and we're going to speak with two pioneers in this area to learn more about what can be done. Join us as we sit down with Abiam Alvarez, Ceramics and Studio Arts Teacher at Ann Sobrato High School, and Timea Tihanyi, founder and director of Slip Rabbit Studio, a technoceramics studio in the Pacific Northwest, and a teaching professor in the Interdisciplinary Visual Arts program at the University of Washington. Both have done amazing work with 3D printed ceramics and will share their experiences with us in this episode. To see Abiam Alvarez's work, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/abiam.alvarez/ To see Timea Tihanyi's work, please visit: https://www.sliprabbit.org/projects https://www.timeatihanyi.com/ To download a free copy of Timea Tihanyi's book, "Making and Breaking Rules", please visit: https://www.sliprabbit.org/book To learn more about ceramic 3D printers or to purchase one, please visit: https://shop3duniverse.com/collections/3d-potter-ceramic-3d-printers

    Episode 22: New dimensions of making with the Snapmaker 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 67:19


    Digital fabrication tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines are very empowering, opening up new project possibilities that would have previously had to be outsourced. In this episode, we'll be speaking with 3D Universe founder and CEO, Jeremy Simon, about the Snapmaker 2.0, a 3-in-1 machine that brings all of these exciting capabilities together into one modular platform. This second-generation multi-function machine has quite a few surprises to offer, which we'll be exploring in detail during this episode. For a list of upcoming 3D Universe Untethered episodes, please visit: http://www.3duniverseuntethered.com/ To purchase a Snapmaker 2.0 or learn more, visit: https://shop3duniverse.com/collections/snapmaker-3-in-1-machines For our digital fabrication solutions, please visit: https://shop3duniverse.com

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 21: Desktop Vacuum Forming with the Mayku FormBox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 44:30


    Join us as we take a close look at the Mayku FormBox and some of the wonderful projects it makes possible. Jen Owen, Creative Director at 3D Universe, will share with us some of the projects she's done so far, as well as many others she has planned. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this exciting and affordable addition to your workshop or makerspace! For a list of upcoming 3D Universe Untethered episodes, please visit: http://www.3duniverseuntethered.com/ To purchase a Mayku FormBox or learn more, visit: https://shop3duniverse.com/collections/forming-machines/products/mayku-formbox For our digital fabrication solutions, please visit: https://shop3duniverse.com

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 20: BE Mask Team and the Development of Open-Source Mask Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 73:35


    Among the many impacts of the COVID pandemic was the disruption of supply chains, resulting in shortages of many products, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). To address this challenge, a group of volunteers worked together to develop a number of open-source mask designs that can be produced using affordable digital fabrication technologies (i.e. 3D printers, laser cutters, and desktop vacuum formers). For an overview of our mask designs, check out this video: https://youtu.be/0Cm4VRgP-MQ For a list of upcoming 3D Universe Untethered episodes, please visit: http://www.3duniverseuntethered.com/ For our digital fabrication solutions, please visit: https://shop3duniverse.com

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 19: Bryce Carter, a traditional craftsman, talks digital fabrication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 50:29


    What happens when a traditional craftsman is given some of the latest digital fabrication tools? Join us as we sit down with Bryce Carter and hear about how he has been using laser cutting, 3D printing, and vacuum forming to produce his original designs more efficiently and improve the profitability of his small business. To see or buy Bryce's work, and to stay in touch, visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarterCraftwork/ https://www.instagram.com/cartercraftwork/ https://www.facebook.com/CarterCraftwork/ To see more of Jen's projects (The Traveling Dork), visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgGwzcPxcNacCptKbZcwcg For a list of upcoming 3D Universe Untethered episodes, please visit: http://www.3duniverseuntethered.com/ For our digital fabrication solutions, please visit: https://shop3duniverse.com

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 18: MakerBot Solutions for 3D Printing in the Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 62:51


    Join us as we sit down with Dottie Stewart, Vice President of Global Channel at MakerBot, to talk about MakerBot's 3D printing solutions for the classroom. Learn all about MakerBot SKETCH and MakerBot CloudPrint and how these solutions make it easier to incorporate 3D printing into the classroom environment, making sure all students have an opportunity to be involved. For a list of upcoming episodes, please visit http://www.3duniverseuntethered.com/ For MakerBot 3D printing solutions, please visit https://shop3duniverse.com/collections/makerbot-3d-printers Our MakerBot METHOD X Overview video, mentioned in this recording: https://youtu.be/tK30WfibDSE

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 17: Ultimaker Essentials and Ultimaker Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 69:18


    Join us as we sit down with Matt Griffin, Director of Community Development for Ultimaker, and talk about the recent Ultimaker Transformation Summit, and about Ultimaker Essentials and the Ultimaker Academy. Learn how to take 3D printing to the next level in your organization with Ultimaker's enterprise-ready software, support, and e-learning solutions. For a list of upcoming episodes, please visit our 3D Universe Untethered page.

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 16: Jason Enders of RE Suspension - 3D Printing in Motorsports

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 47:40


    Join Jeremy Simon of 3D Universe as he talks with Jason Enders of RE Suspension, a leading company in the motorsports industry. Learn how this very successful organization is leveraging 3D printing to increase their competitive advantage in an industry where part quality and reliability is immensely important. For more information about 3D Universe Untethered, please visit: https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 15: Designing the Next e-NABLE 3D Printed Hand with Device User and Designer Mike Larson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 63:27


    Join e-NABLE co-founder, Jeremy Simon, as he speaks with Mike Larson, an e-NABLE volunteer who has a limb difference himself and is helping to design a new and improved 3D printable prosthetic hand. Learn about the process of testing existing designs, identifying improvements to be made, and working collaboratively with a team to create the next open-source design for the e-NABLE community. To learn more about the e-NABLE Volunteer Community or to get involved, please visit: http://enablingthefuture.org/ For more information about 3D Universe Untethered, please visit: https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 14: 3D Printing Live Q&A with 3D Universe Founder, Jeremy Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 72:20


    This is your opportunity to have all of your questions about 3D printing answered! Join 3D Universe Founder Jeremy Simon as he discusses some of the most common questions about 3D printing. Learn time-saving tips and tricks, advanced slicing techniques, design considerations, part orientation guidelines, and more. For a list of upcoming episodes, please visit https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 13: Choosing the right 3D printing material, with Dylan George of Ultimaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 72:30


    PLA is great for some things, but there are so many wonderful options available for 3D printing materials. Are you getting the most out of your 3D printer? Join 3D Universe founder & CEO, Jeremy Simon, as he sits down with Dylan George, Application Engineering Manager for Ultimaker in the USA, to talk about some of the many material options available. For each material, we'll talk about suggested use cases, pros and cons, tips and tricks for printing, and more. This will be an information-packed episode that you do not want to miss! For a list of upcoming episodes, please visit https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 12: Interview with the Laser Production Creatives of Big Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 50:05


    Join Co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe as we chat with laser cutter artists Jason Lefton and Justin Ensley of Big Secret (https://www.bigsecret.com/). Learn how their business designs and fabricates keepsakes for clients like HBO, Etsy, Nike, Jack Daniels, and many others, using a wide variety of materials such as wood, paper, acrylic, glass, metal, and fabric. Hear more about their experimentation with laser cutting found, recycled, and non-traditional materials such as food, bones, leaves, film stock, shoes, and much more. For a list of upcoming episodes, please visit https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 11: Volpin Props - Interview with Harrison Krix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 58:46


    Join co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe as they chat with Harrison Krix of Volpin Props! Learn how he and his team use 3D printing and laser cutting technology to bring their creations to life. Volpin Props has evolved over the last decade from one prop maker in his garage making kit helmets to a full studio employing many talented artists specializing in prop replicas and eSports awards for the video game industry! Based in Atlanta, they have a collective four decades of fabrication experience shared between all of their full-time staff. Since their founding in 2009, they have tackled projects from some of the largest names in the world of gaming. Their work has been seen on stage at the highest levels of Esport competitions and showcased at the largest conferences in the world. They strive for perfection in all that they produce – from intricate figurine sculptures to fifteen-foot tall dragons, Volpin Props believes that every element of a project carries critical weight and significance. For a list of upcoming episodes, please visit https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 10: Tactile Craftworks - Women-Owned Laser Cutting Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 57:45


    In Episode 10 of 3D Universe Untethered, join co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe as they spend an hour chatting live with Sarah Heck and Anna Warren of Tactile Craftworks. Tactile Craftworks is a woman-owned and operated leather crafting company based in Milwaukee. Sarah and Anna have been working together since 2008 after meeting in a theater prop shop. Over the years they have combined their traditional leatherworking skills with laser cutter technology and continue to craft each piece by hand. For more information, and to register for upcoming episodes, please visit https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 09: 3D Printed Houses, a discussion with Mighty Buildings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 63:53


    In Episode 9 of 3D Universe Untethered, join co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Alina Dragu of 3D Universe as they spend an hour chatting with Sam Ruben, Chief Sustainability Officer and Co-Founder at Mighty Buildings, a construction technology company creating beautiful, affordable, and sustainable homes using 3D printing and robotic automation.Join us to learn about how Mighty Buildings produced the first UL Certified 3D printed building component, became the first company certified under UL 3401 (new standard for 3DP in Construction), and produced the first housing unit utilizing 3D printed components to be certified at the State level in California.

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 08: Musical Laser Rainbows and 3D Printed Floating Castles | Meet Artist Vic Chaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 44:56


    Join co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe as they spend an hour chatting with “Dentist by Day” and “Intriguing Artist by day off” - Vic Chaney.Vic has loved making things since he was about 3 years old and started with cardboard, tape and string. Later on he added woodworking, welding, plastic working, casting metal in gold and silver and bronze, and working with various other types of mediums and tools until he finally discovered a whole new level of creative possibilities with 3D printing.Come listen to him share with us about some of his favorite 3D printed projects, from Musical Laser Rainbows and custom made fireworks jigs, to floating 3D printed “Castle in the Clouds” and much more! This is sure to be a fun and creative episode so please bring your questions and share your projects with us as well!

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 07: MakerBot METHOD and METHOD X Deep Dive with Johan-Till Broer, Vice President, Product Development @ MakerBot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 55:57


    Join us for another episode of 3D Universe Untethered as co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe chat with Johan-Till Broer, Vice President, Product Development at MakerBot. We'll be talking about the METHOD and METHOD X series of 3D printers, what makes them unique, and how organizations are using them.If you're looking for a reliable 3D printer that can produce parts with a high degree of dimensional accuracy, look no further than the MakerBot METHOD and METHOD X series. With an active-heated build chamber, humidity-controlled material bays, dual extrusion, network capabilities, and more, this printer has everything you need for reliable part production.Learn about the differences between the METHOD and METHOD X and the new Carbon Fiber Editions. Learn about special incentives that are available for a limited time only.

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 06: Creating the Kinetic Hand, a 3D Printable Assistive Device by Mat Bowtell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 84:43


    In Episode 6 of 3D Universe Untethered, join co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe as they spend an hour chatting with Mat Bowtell, founder of Free 3D Hands in Australia.After a successful career in the automotive industry, Mat decided to devote himself full time to designing and 3D printing hands and providing them to kids for free. Free 3D Hands has now provided hundreds of devices to people all over the world. Mat has invested in world class CAD software and shares his designs open source for anyone to access for free.Mat spent several years developing his latest design, the Kinetic Hand, which introduces some exceptional new features not found in other 3D printable hand designs.

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 05: A Conversation with Emmy Nominated Visual Artist Jesse Toves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 59:04


    This is a recording of 3D Universe Untethered, an ongoing webinar/podcast series brought to you by 3D Universe in which we explore various topics related to 3D printing and digital fabrication. Episode 05: 3D Printing Your Characters | A Conversation with Emmy Nominated Visual Artist Jesse Toves" In Episode 5 of 3D Universe Untethered, join co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe as they spend an hour chatting with Jesse Toves, a Los Angeles based Emmy nominated, multiple VES award-winning visual effects artist and animator. Jesse is best known for his work on Battlestar Galactica and Syfy's Defiance and is currently working on 3D printing a 1.5-foot tall version of the lead character in his new graphic novel, “Encoding Bushido” as a reward for the highest tier in his Kickstarter campaign for the book. This episode is sure to get your creativity flowing and thinking about how you can use 3D printing to bring your own characters to life or to give students and teachers ideas on how they can design characters from their own stories or books they have read. Visit https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered to see recordings of other episodes in this series and to register for upcoming episodes.

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 04: MakerForce - 350 Makers with 600 3D Printers Create 66,000 PPE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 67:45


    In Episode 4 of 3D Universe Untethered, join co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe as they spend an hour chatting with co-founders of MakerForce, Shashi Jain and Connor Weller. Shashi is an educator, entrepreneur, innovator and all-around badass in the realm of 3D printing and making a difference in the world with his philanthropic endeavors. Connor is a college student and small business owner who sells Washington State University themed products (cougkie.com) and is in the process of developing new products under his brand BaselineDesign (baselinedesign.co) that will serve a much larger audience. The experience he gained 3D printing products in mass for Cougkie.com proved extremely helpful when it came to organizing others to form MakerForce. Through their efforts with the Portland 3D Printing Lab, MakerForce partnered with WA State 3D Face Shield Hub and Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board to deliver 23,000 reusable face shields to NW Indigenous Tribes. That is 500 shields to each of 46 clinics all over ID, WA, and OR. MakerForce consists of about 350 Makers with over 600 3D printers in their network who fulfilled over 240 orders over the past 6 months, and delivered to 20 different states and Native reservations. This amazing group has been responsible for nearly 66,000 PPE delivered, each representing one protected healthcare worker. Shashi, Connor and their team have also partnered with NW Noggin, a non-profit that teaches kids neuroscience by making them touch brains. NW Noggin reached out to them for some 3D printed model brains. These will be given to teachers at the Siletz tribe as part of new K-12 neuroscience classes, presented in a culturally-respectful way. The Portland community came through in droves. They were asked for 20, and provided 25. Visit https://shop3duniverse.com/pages/3d-universe-untethered to see recordings of other episodes in this series and to register for upcoming episodes. To learn more about MakerForce or to request PPE, please visit: https://makerforce.org/

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 03: e-NABLE - A Global Community of Makers using 3D Printing to “Give the World a Helping Hand”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 76:57


    Join Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe and co-founders of e-NABLE, along with fellow co-founder Jon Schull and 3D printed prosthetic hand user and designer, Peregrine Hawthorn for a brief history of this global maker movement of volunteers who are using 3D printing to create free prosthetic hands and arms for those in need.Find out how this volunteer community formed, learn how it has grown and changed over the past 9 years, and hear how they have impacted the lives of recipients, volunteers, school children, and thousands of makers in over 100 countries around the globe.

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 02: Digital Fabrication in a Remote Learning Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 70:13


    Join co-hosts Jeremy Simon and Jen Owen of 3D Universe as they chat with Kevin Smith, VP/Creative Director at Bit Space and Jeff Solin, Computer Science & Making teacher at Lane Tech High School and winner of the 2018 NCWIT National Educator Award, about how you can bring digital fabrication technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting to students in a remote learning environment.In this episode of 3D Universe Untethered, we will discuss some ways that teachers and students can get creative with 3D digital design challenges, student collaborative laser cutter projects, citizen science and philanthropic activities and more! Jeremy, Jen, Kevin and Jeff have some fun ideas for ways you can incorporate this technology into your distance learning curriculums and would love to have audience participation from teachers who may want to share their own ideas with others!

    3D Universe Untethered - Episode 01: Next Level Cosplay with 3D Printing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 34:50


    This is a recording of 3D Universe Untethered, an ongoing podcast series brought to you by 3D Universe in which we explore various topics related to 3D printing and digital fabrication. In this episode, we talk about how 3D printing can be used to enhance cosplay projects. Our guest speakers are Dan Simon and Dave Lysen, two cosplay enthusiasts who have used 3D printing in their cosplay creations.

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