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Best Practices For 3D Printing Jewelry

November 10, 2022

Best Practices For 3D Printing Jewelry

3D printing is changing the way we make things. From toys to furniture, 3D printers are opening up a world of possibilities for designers, engineers and consumers alike. With 3D printing, jewelry designers are able to produce designs that would be incredibly difficult to hand carve in the traditional manner. Breakthroughs in castable resins are setting new standards for the quality available through an affordable desktop 3D printer. Here are a few tips and tricks to achieve the best results when printing jewelry:

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Raise3D E2CF Review - A Low-Volume Carbon-Fiber 3D Printer in a Small Package

November 03, 2022

Raise3D E2CF Review - A Low-Volume Carbon-Fiber 3D Printer in a Small Package

Aniwaa recently took a close look at the Raise3D E2CF, a small and affordable 3D printer designed to make small batches of strong, composite parts. Their goal was to put the machine to the test, to find out one thing: Is the E2CF true to it's word? Read on to find out!

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New From Formlabs: Formlabs Finishing Tools Kit

November 02, 2022

New From Formlabs: Formlabs Finishing Tools Kit

Bring SLA parts to the next level with Formlabs Finishing Tools: a curated set of post-processing solutions for SLA 3D printing that streamlines every step in the workflow from part and support removal to sanding, buffing, and polishing.

Each tool has been carefully curated curated by experienced engineers and validated by customers, these 3D printing finishing tools were designed to enhance surface finish, smooth planes, and edges, and elevate overall appearance while driving down labor time and cost per part.

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BASF ForwardAM - Meet & Greet Vancouver

November 01, 2022

BASF ForwardAM - Meet & Greet Vancouver

Take a step into the world of advanced 3D printing materials with BASF Forward AM as we explore their Ultrafuse®️ line of advanced composite and metal filaments. Come drop by our Shop3D Vancouver showroom on November 9th and chat with about all things 3D printing. Have any specific questions about an engineering grade material or application? We will have special guests from BASF ForwardAM. Drop in at any time between 1:00pm and 3:00pm and come chat!

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DEX Expo 2022 Recap!

October 31, 2022

DEX Expo 2022 Recap!

In September, Shop3D attended Dex Expo 2022 held at the Canadian Warplane Museum in Hamilton, ON. It was great for space and mobility, and all the exhibitors there were industry exhibitors in machining and industrial equipment. The event had a wide variety of planes on display and had a very friendly atmosphere.

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Formlabs Form 3+ - Special Pricing For Educators

October 20, 2022

Formlabs Form 3+ - Special Pricing For Educators

From now until March 31st, get a free second year warranty on the purchase of a Formlabs Form 3+ complete bundle. We have created two special bundles only available to Canadian educators.

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Make The Most Out Of Your Form 3+ With Limited Time Savings

October 04, 2022

Make The Most Out Of Your Form 3+ With Limited Time Savings

Until October 31st, when buying a new Formlabs Form 3+ get up to $954 CAD in savings when adding on a Pro Service Plan with your Formlabs Form 3+ purchase.

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Just a heads-up about BCN3D's pricing increase

September 28, 2022

Just a heads-up about BCN3D's pricing increase

The current crisis across thousands of supply chains is hitting cost structures hard and unfortunately, BCN3D has not been exempt from such circumstances. For this reason, the suggested retail prices of the Epsilon W50, W50 SC, W27, and W27 SC will all increase on the 1st of October.

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32 New Filaments Approved for The Open Filaments Program

September 26, 2022

32 New Filaments Approved for The Open Filaments Program

Raise3D has recently announced 32 new filaments available for use with the Raise3D E2CF! The E2CF is a 3D printer based on the E2 3D printer platform and specifically optimized for fiber-reinforced filaments. The new filaments share a high strength-to-weight ratio and consistent high performance during long-term operations. 

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Get Your ADD-ON with Shining3D Pro HD 3D Scanner

September 26, 2022

Get Your ADD-ON with Shining3D Pro HD 3D Scanner

When purchasing a Colour Pack with a Pro HD, get an Industrial Pack for Free! These items retail for over $900 and drastically improve the scanner's performance. This means you get the best possible setup for the least amount of cost! The Industrial Pack includes a rotating Base and a Tripod for easier Scanning, and the Colour pack adds full colour scanning abilities to the already impresside Pro HD handheld 3D Scanner! 

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New Offerings From Peel3D - The Peel3 & Peel3 CAD

September 13, 2022

New Offerings From Peel3D - The Peel3 & Peel3 CAD

WELCOME TO A NEW ERA IN 3D SCANNING
Your 3D scanning experience has never been this complete, this balanced, or this awesome. Say hello to our new generation of professional-grade 3D scanners. Lets take a look at the new scanners!

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Shop3D at DEX Expo 2022!

September 13, 2022

Shop3D at DEX Expo 2022!

This year Shop3D will be in attendance at the event in Hamilton, ON on September 20th. We will be featuring printers from some of our most popular brands such as Formlabs, Ultimaker, Raise3D, and BCN3D. We also will have a 3D Scanner Demo set up featuring one of our Shining3D EinScan products! Come visit our sales team at our booth in the Exhibitor area!

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