Tag: kickstarter

Zcatch a new tool for your trade or a solution without a problem? Normally I don't support custom one use tools. This is a case where one could make an argument though so that's what I'm here to do.

Kodama, who you know from the hitTrinus 3D printer and now the soon to be released Obsidian 3D printer. I and others whom purchased rights to the first of these off the assembly line have heard the grumblings coming from the Kickstarter community that the Obsidian 3D printer was actually the intellectual property of another company “Furling Technology”.

There is a new obsession in Internet shopping. There are those that believe buying 3D printer can best be done through online Kickstarter sales. Kickstarter is widely known for providing a means to prospective entrepreneurs to get their dream projects funded and fully realized. But lately it seems that some funders are thinking of it like an online shopping experience and funding projects in hopes of obtaining some new some new technological breakthrough. In this article I will explore these ideas along with the pros and cons of funding these projects.

3D printing is a new and emerging field , and crowdfunding is providing a new source of capital for inventors and start-up companies. Fortunately thanks to...

The Snapmaker all metal 3D printer has just gone live on Kickstarter starting at just $199 but what exactly is Snapmaker you ask? Snapmaker is...

The crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has been witnessing drastically increasing number of projects and campaigns in the field of 3D printing. 3D printing enthusiasts across...

Among the world of Kickstarter 3D printers, the Tiko 3D printer is one that has made a large impression on backers,  and has held...

The 3D printing world is littered with the bitter taste and empty wallets of consumers. 3D printing is now in a volatile period of...