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Warren Ginn

Principal, GinnDesign, LLC
Raleigh, NC, USA

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    Xometry

    Submitted by: Eric Ludlum

    Xometry offers access to a large network of vendors via an online set of tools. That network grew from a base of traditional machine shops which means they offer a variety of processes – CNC, injection molding, extrusion and stamping – that many 3D printing services do not. Their focus is on facilitation, harnessing software and an in-house team of project engineers to clear production hurdles and provide quality assurance.

    Xometry offers access to a large network of vendors via an online set of tools. That network grew from a base of traditional machine shops which means they offer a variety of processes – CNC, injection molding, extrusion and stamping – that many 3D printing services do not. Their focus is on facilitation, harnessing software and an in-house team of project engineers to clear production hurdles and provide quality assurance.

    See at xometry.com
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    GrabCAD

    Submitted by: Stuart Constantine

    GrabCAD is an online community of professional engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students who upload and share 3D models and CAD files. They offer a 3D printing software application that is optimized for Stratasys printers. You can search the library by category (i.e. automotive, construction, furniture, military, etc.) and also by file type. The files are all community generated and are free to download.

    GrabCAD is an online community of professional engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students who upload and share 3D models and CAD files. They offer a 3D printing software application that is optimized for Stratasys printers. You can search the library by category (i.e. automotive, construction, furniture, military, etc.) and also by file type. The files are all community generated and are free to download.

    See at grabcad.com
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  • #3

    SOLIDWORKS

    Submitted by: Allison Fonder

    SOLIDWORKS is the bread and butter program for industrial design—powered off of Windows, this computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software program not only allows you to envision products in their final form, but also design with a precision that can be processed by 3D printers, CNC machines, rendering programs, and more.

    SOLIDWORKS is the bread and butter program for industrial design—powered off of Windows, this computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software program not only allows you to envision products in their final form, but also design with a precision that can be processed by 3D printers, CNC machines, rendering programs, and more.

    See at solidworks.com
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  • "I agree. And based on the rendering the roll will most likely shift off-center and fall out. I wonder if they did any prototype testing."
    on: A Designey and Craftsy Toilet Paper Holder
  • "Excellent point."
    on: A Minimal Table with a Cast Aluminum Top
  • "What about the mess created? Is this a product feature? Sorry, I just don't get it. Here's a thoughtful review of pencil sharpeners and most of them provide a means of capturing the debris--the most problematic being the powdered lead which can go everywhere. https://www.jetpens.com/blog/guide-to-pencil-sharpeners/pt/710"
    on: Høvel: A Complete Redesign of the Classic Pencil Sharpener
  • "I thought the exact same thing. Cleaning these shoes must be a real challenge."
    on: Adidas to Use 3D-Printed Midsoles in Production
  • "It's certainly a "minimal" concept, but I have a few concerns:I'm not sure about the proportions between the vertical thickness of the tabletop vs the diameter of the legs. It looks a little "bottom-heavy". I think the table top should be a bit thicker. Also, this thickness will increase the engagement between the legs and top which is probably good considering the forces this joint will see if the table is knocked from the side.Speaking of this engagement, how are the legs secured? I would imagine they might be secured with set screws, but where are the tapped holes? Machining those won't be easy. And, how intimate will the bit be between the two parts? Will the "sockets" need to be machined? What if there's too much play and the legs aren't square? This could make the table look like a newborn giraffe...Regarding CMF, I'm not sure how easy it will be to match the cast aluminum top with the extruded aluminum legs. There are a lot of issues (sink marks, drag marks, porosity, flatness, etc.) that could significantly increase costs to address. The renderings are nice, but we all know that's not necessarily how this piece will look once manufactured and assembled. Sorry to poke so many holes in this, but I can't help myself. Good design is design that works for the user and the manufacturer."
    on: A Minimal Table with a Cast Aluminum Top
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