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Project: Laser Cut Jewelry Box
The addition of Dremel’s LC40 laser cutter and engraver to Shop3D.ca has inspired our staff at Shop3D.ca. We've been experimenting with different materials to create samples and personal projects. Vancouver team member, Emily, designed a decorative box out of 3mm birch plywood; a perfect piece to place on top of a dresser or night table.
Mayku Formbox Event: Sweet Treats Workshop (Vancouver)
Join us for the Sweet Treats Workshop: We'll demo how to use the Mayku vacuum former and then help you create your own molds for chocolates.
Shop3D.ca: Formlabs' Outstanding Partner in North America
We are truly honoured to have been chosen to receive the Exceptional Sales and Service Award from Formlabs for being their Outstanding Partner in North America for 2018.
Formlabs Form 3 vs. Form 2 - Tech Breakdown
Shop3D.ca's Technical Director Jacky Wan compares the tech of the new Formlabs Form 3 to the existing Form 2.

Formlabs Form 3 & Form 3L New Features & FAQ
Whenever Formlabs launches a new product, the industry watches with intense focus as they have a history of shaking up the entire landscape of additive manufacturing. With the launch of the newest printer, the Form 3 is poised to be doing it once again.
The World's First 3D Printable Website
At Shop3D.ca we're always looking for the leading edge of technology. Today we are proud to announce our newest innovation: the world's first 3D printable website.
Teaching STEM with 3D printed bottle rockets
Freek van Iersel, a primary school teacher at De Singelier Elementary School, in the Netherlands, taught seventh graders all aspects of designing a PET bottle rocket; from stencil drawing to designing in TinkerCad to 3D printing the parts. Learn more and download the lesson plan.

Why Dual Extrusion Matters
We've all seen and heard the hype about dual extrusion printers. But what does this actually mean for your projects? Is it worth it for your application? Is it a truly functional advantage or simply just a gimmick?
Shop3D.ca Vancouver 3D Printing Showroom - Now Open
The Vancouver storefront and showroom is now fully open for business: Open 10-6pm daily Monday to Friday with dedicated parking spots right in front of the shop. Watch our recap video as we show how the shop was brought to life!
From a Blank Canvas to the Flagship Store: The Vancouver Design Philosophy.
We set our sights early on to help people find the right solution by pre-testing and bringing on only the brands that had the full package. Supporting that solution to our fullest rather than spreading ourselves thin across many brands. We've made amazing strides with this idea, and are taking it even further and deeper by opening our Flagship showroom in Vancouver.
Brick and mortar at heart, coming soon to Vancouver BC.
"No spec sheet is going to be able to give you the full story
of 3D printer ownership." - Kenneth Wan, Co-Founder of Shop3D.ca

The Art of 3D Printing - Shop3D.ca Launches Vancouver Flagship Showroom
Shop3D.ca will be opening its long-awaited flagship showroom, at the heart of the Canadian west coast in scenic Vancouver, British Columbia. Just minutes away from the airport, the new showroom will be designed to show a technically curated lineup of professional desktop 3D printing solutions.