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3D Heights – New York’s First Independent 3D Printing Store

So a little while ago I read about an event to celebrate the opening of a 3D printing store only a couple subway stops from my apartment and somehow I didn't go. I've had a lot going on lately (regular readers may have noticed my long absence from this blog) and just couldn't make it, but ever since I've been meaning to stop by and check it out. The creation of New York native and US Army veteran Jerry Castanos, 3D Heights is located in the vibrant Washington Heights neighborhood on the Read more [...]

how I decided on the printrbot GO

When I decided I simply had to get a 3d printer of my very own, my first instinct was to get a Makerbot. They are probably the most widely publicized and hence best known consumer grade 3d printer available and you can simply stroll down to their NoHo store and walk out with one under your arm (well, figuratively anyway). They are reportedly very easy to use thanks to being preassembled and calibrated and coming with some easy to use software. There's a lot to like here. After reading the Read more [...]