Comments on: Shapeways: 3D Printing for the Masses, Contest http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/ Fresh Blender News, Every Day Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:50:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: NCubed http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-364685 NCubed Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:50:37 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-364685 Congrats for the mention on 3DWorld's weblog http://www.3dworldmag.com/page/3dworld/20080807 Congrats for the mention on 3DWorld's weblog http://www.3dworldmag.com/page/3dworld/20080807

]]> By: Randy http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-363114 Randy Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:31:43 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-363114 Will any 3d file exported to STL work or dose it need to be done up in blender? Will any 3d file exported to STL work or dose it need to be done up in blender?

]]> By: Bart http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-362859 Bart Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:20:23 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-362859 @patdog: about the login: yes, we're aware of that, but it's a choice we made. There's still a lot of work to be done, so we're currently not opening up the entire site yet. The 'closed beta' will be over in a few weeks, then all the info will be available for everyone. @hiku: it depends a bit on the material, but usually 3-4mm will work. @Jon: we don't actually offer metal yet, but we're looking in to it. I can't tell yet if we'll offer smooth metals yet. Stay tuned :) @Roger: ah, you spotted our testmodel %^) We made that one way too large by request of the artists, who didn't want others to be able to order his model. @skuntz: we're aiming to offer the best price possible, make the process as easy as we can and we'll be offering all kinds of materials. Most RP shops are limited to one or two types of printers and materials, we'll be offering much more than that! @Patrick: no, you can sign up for the beta at http://www.shapeways.com/beta and enter 'BlenderNation' as the beta invite code. You'll get an invitation. @patdog: we're *not* fast? Wow, we try to answer almost all our mail within one day even during the weekends. We thought that'd be fast enough ;-) @patdog: about the login: yes, we're aware of that, but it's a choice we made. There's still a lot of work to be done, so we're currently not opening up the entire site yet. The 'closed beta' will be over in a few weeks, then all the info will be available for everyone.

@hiku: it depends a bit on the material, but usually 3-4mm will work.

@Jon: we don't actually offer metal yet, but we're looking in to it. I can't tell yet if we'll offer smooth metals yet. Stay tuned :)

@Roger: ah, you spotted our testmodel %^) We made that one way too large by request of the artists, who didn't want others to be able to order his model.

@skuntz: we're aiming to offer the best price possible, make the process as easy as we can and we'll be offering all kinds of materials. Most RP shops are limited to one or two types of printers and materials, we'll be offering much more than that!

@Patrick: no, you can sign up for the beta at http://www.shapeways.com/beta and enter 'BlenderNation' as the beta invite code. You'll get an invitation.

@patdog: we're *not* fast? Wow, we try to answer almost all our mail within one day even during the weekends. We thought that'd be fast enough ;-)

]]> By: Witchfinder General http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-362855 Witchfinder General Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:11:18 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-362855 @skuntz Any chance you could list some of the best RP services you have used so we can all check them out. Or are you just trolling? @skuntz

Any chance you could list some of the best RP services you have used so we can all check them out.

Or are you just trolling?

]]> By: Patrick http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-362668 Patrick Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:32:44 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-362668 "@Patrik probably patience ;)" You mean it cost time and not money? "@Patrik probably patience ;)" You mean it cost time and not money?

]]> By: patdog http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-362618 patdog Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:23:46 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-362618 @skuntz You might suggest service? But shapeways aren't fast in answering e-mails. Also they hide behind a shroud called 'Login'. They've got a big backer called PHILLIPS which might give them some room to play with us. There is room for competitors so maybe they'll squeeze in.... @Patrik probably patience ;) @skuntz You might suggest service? But shapeways aren't fast in answering e-mails. Also they hide behind a shroud called 'Login'. They've got a big backer called PHILLIPS which might give them some room to play with us. There is room for competitors so maybe they'll squeeze in….

@Patrik probably patience ;)

]]> By: Patrick http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-362594 Patrick Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:44:27 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-362594 Hi! Does it cost money to subscribe for beta? Hi! Does it cost money to subscribe for beta?

]]> By: skuntz http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-362569 skuntz Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:13:20 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-362569 That's great, but what sets your service apart from the many other 3D RP services out there? I have been working with RP services for years and there are hundreds to choose from. That's great, but what sets your service apart from the many other 3D RP services out there? I have been working with RP services for years and there are hundreds to choose from.

]]> By: Lars http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-362491 Lars Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:28:35 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-362491 Nice that it also can be done with Blender. Your movie is also on Tweakers.net now, Bart. Check it out here: http://tweakers.net/nieuws/54896/nieuwe-online-dienst-maakt-3d-printen-betaalbaar.html Nice that it also can be done with Blender.

Your movie is also on Tweakers.net now, Bart.

Check it out here: http://tweakers.net/nieuws/54896/nieuwe-online-dienst-maakt-3d-printen-betaalbaar.html

]]> By: Ataru http://www.blendernation.com/2008/08/01/shapeways-3d-printing-for-the-masses-contest/#comment-362238 Ataru Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:49:55 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=4397#comment-362238 Three cheers for ShapeWays! :-D Honestly, I love this... it's awesome to have 3D printing, if a little expensive, available. Thanks Bart, and I'll bet you're having fun! ;-) Entered a fun cartoon model in the contest... can't wait to see the results, it'll be killer sweet whether I win or not! ;-) Three cheers for ShapeWays! :-D Honestly, I love this… it's awesome to have 3D printing, if a little expensive, available. Thanks Bart, and I'll bet you're having fun! ;-)

Entered a fun cartoon model in the contest… can't wait to see the results, it'll be killer sweet whether I win or not! ;-)

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