Robotics Meet-Up “3D Printing & Business”

Robotics Meet-Up“3D Printing & Business” Jan 21st, 2014 Lucy Beard

What I’ll Cover • Intro • 3D Printers – Types, Materials, Designs • Choosing Your Printer • Business & 3D Printing • Where can I learn more?

Lucy Beard – 3D What To Feetz • Sept 2013 3D Printer Meet-up • Oct 2013 Start-up Fashion Weekend • Nov 2013 Fab Lab Entrepreneur In Residence Founders Institute Accelerator Bought Airwolf 3D Printer • Dec 2013 Maker Faire • 2014 3D Expo / Shows, Kickstarter, ....

SizeMeTM Technology SizeMeTM (Patents pending) Confidential @2013 Feetz Inc.

3D Printed Shoes Confidential @2013 Feetz Inc.

3D Printers3 Main Types FDM SLA SLS

(1) FDM: Filament Printers Price Range: $300 - $3,000 • Filament Heated • Pushed through Extruder • Laid onto Printer Bed • Layer by Layer Pros • Low cost, simple, easy entry point Cons • Single extruder, limited materials, small build,

(2) SLA: Resin Printers Price Range: $3,000+ • Photosensitive Resin • Light Rays Solidify Resin • Build Surface Lowers Pros • High Resolution, quicker than FDM Cons • Very limited & expensive materials

(3) SLS: Powder Printers Price Range: $10,000+ • Fine Powder on Surface • Laser (or Solvent) fuses powder Pros • Multiple color objects Cons • Very expensive materials

Materials • The revolution to come is in Materials

Design • 3D Design is not easy....but there’s help

Designs are Unlimited

Factors in Choosing Your Printer Good Way to Understand Options http://3d-printers.toptenreviews.com/

My Choice AirWolf 3D • Material Range • Build Size • Local Vendor • Costs (initial, running) • Quality & Dedication to Product • Jam Free Nozzle, Heated Bed, .... • Start-up Kit of Files & Settings • Software Partnership Matter Control

3D Printing Businesses Designs Printers Products

Where can I learn more? • Fab Lab – Jan 26 $40 • LA Expo – Jan 31 $35 Free Printer given away every 1 hour!!

Robotics Meet-Up “3D Printing & Business”