In FAB

Community-Centered 3D Printing Services Expand with 3D Hubs

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For those who aren’t cranking out 3D prints in full-rotation 24/7, there is another money-making opportunity on the block on par with MakeXYZ. As previously reported by SolidSmack, MakeXYZ is a sort of ‘AirBnB‘ concept for your 3D printer. Similar to the concept of renting out a spare room in your house to travelers that is otherwise unused, MakeXYZ and the recently announced 3D Hubs aim to connect those looking for 3D prints in their neighborhood with vacant 3D printers…effectively growing the 3D printing community with face-to-face meetups and inspiring new friendships.

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In RADIO

SolidSmack Radio | Midnight Cowboy Playlist

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This week’s Spotify-powered SolidSmack Radio Playlist brings an entirely new face-smack of great music to help propel you through those laborious, tedious design tasks for the next few days. This week brings us some of the best sounds of the 60’s including The Stooges, Nancy Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, and The Supremes.

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In DESIGN

In Residence: Inside Marc Newson's London Home (Sorry, It's Not a Spaceship…But It's Dang Close)

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Between designing space planes, restaurants, jet packs, and a line of apparel for GStar RAW, it’s hard to believe Marc Newson actually has time to ‘go home’. But just like the common man, even design celebrities need to catch some much needed ZZZ’s when the sandman comes. Unsurprisingly, Newson’s London abode is a direct reflection of the designer’s space-age aesthetic and is perhaps the best showcase of the designer’s most iconic designs in context to the home environment.

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In HIGHLIGHT

Join SolidSmack at the Inside 3D Printing Event

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Yes people, that image is a 3D printed shoeburger. The bun portion… obviously. So, what does it have to do with digital fabrication? Only everything AND the Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo. The two day shindig kicks off April 22nd in New York City. Whether you’ve been thoroughly following this growing industry or are new to the block *throws 3D printing gang sign*, you’ll benefit from panel sessions that will explore how 3D printing will affect your professional, semi-professional, personal and virtual life.

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In FAB

Confirmed: The World's Largest 3D Printing Store Opening April 30th in London.

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Aiming at becoming the flagship store for the UK Makers Community, the iMakr store is getting ready for their highly-anticipated grand opening later this month. As previously reported by SolidSmack, the store will stock all things Maker on two stories of retail space. However most importantly, will it be an early example of the ‘office supply store’ of the future as 2D printers and paper become increasingly obsolete and personal manufacturing takes over?

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