Long time 3D print service Shapeways declared bankruptcy this week.
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Only Games Introduces Full-Color 3D Printing for Gaming Miniature Designers
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
The Rise of Memberships: Monetizing 3D Model Repositories for the Future
3D model repositories seem to be shifting into a common monetization mode: memberships.
Prusa’s Next Big Move: Premium Content on Printables
Prusa Research is on the verge of launching a premium content feature on Printables, marking a strategic move in the competition against Thingiverse.
Only Games Gets Color, And An Exclusive Reader Discount!
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
MyMiniFactory Gets Physical: Makes First Acquisition
MyMiniFactory announced the acquisition of 3DC, and thereby changes everything.
Unusual 3D Print Collaboration Between Manufacturer and Content Provider
I’ve learned of an unusual collaboration between a 3D printer manufacturer, Anycubic, and a 3D content provider, MyMiniFactory.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2021 Edition
There are many online sources for printable 3D content, but where are they?
Onsite at MyMiniFactory
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with MyMiniFactory CEO Nebo Nikolic at their London HQ
MyMiniFactory Selling Resin?
What? MyMiniFactory is now selling 3D printer resin?
Sizing Up The Major Printable 3D Model Repositories
One way to measure a printable 3D model repository is by the number of models.
Scan The World Seeks Assistance
The Scan the World project is looking for your help.
Migrating To MyMiniFactory: What Is Thingiverse’s Focus?
I’m watching a video of a designer explaining why he’s “quitting Thingiverse”, and this poses questions about MakerBot’s Thingiverse strategy.
Liven Up Quarantine With A SelfCAD x MyMiniFactory 3D Design Competition
SelfCAD and MyMiniFactory have teamed up to host a friendly 3D design competition awarding 3D printers to the winners.
What To Do With Thingiverse?
Thingiverse is the largest printable 3D model repository on the planet, but it doesn’t seem to be progressing. We know why.
More Details On MyMiniFactory’s Transformation, Or Is It Evolution?
What’s really going on at MyMiniFactory? We found out by speaking directly to their new CEO, Chengxi Wang, to find out their true strategy.
Things Are Increasingly Shaking Up At MyMiniFactory
What plans does the new CEO of MyMiniFactory have? We don’t know and a puzzling post on their blog doesn’t really clear things up at all.
Hands On With The BIQU Thunder And The MyMiniFactory App Part 3
Part 3 — the app. We had a chance to test an interesting 3D sprinter and software combination: the BIQU Thunder and MyMiniFactory’s new app.
Hands On With The BIQU Thunder And The MyMiniFactory App Part 1
Pat 1 — machine assembly. We had a chance to test an interesting 3D printer and software combination: the BIQU Thunder and MyMiniFactory’s new app.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2018 Edition
There are plenty of sites to find fabulous pre-made printable 3D models.
MyMiniFactory Opens 3D Model Store
London-based MyMiniFactory opened their online 3D model store last month.
MyMiniFactory Has An App!
MyMiniFactory is well known for their now-huge site providing a wealth of printable 3D models, but now they have an app, too.
3D Printed Toys are Financially Feasible, Just Not How It Was Imagined
A study published in Technologies examines the effect of 3D printed toys, specially at MyMiniFactory.
Designer Kirby Downey Bring Doom’s BFG to Life
Doom is arguably the quintessential first-person shooter that spawned one of the most popular video game genres of all time.
Design of the Week: Articulated Lamp
This week’s selection is the tricky-to-make, but useful Articulated Lamp by MyMiniFactory contributor Luca Parmegiani.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Rubber Band Gatling Gun
This week’s selection is the awesome Rubber Band Gatling Gun by Kirby James Downey.
3D Scanning Sculptures: One More Thing!
You may have read our recent series on how to properly 3D scan museum sculptures. If so, you’ll want to read the final step I forgot to include!
Design of the Week: Pretend Missile Attachment for Minidrones
This week’s selection is the strange “Pretend Missile Attachment for Minidrones” by MyMiniFactory contributor Savik K., which portends some very interesting future designs.
MyMiniFactory’s Response To The Thingiverse Controversy
Designers and artists have increased concerns since a rogue entrepreneur began reselling designs from Thingiverse, but MyMiniFactory has a partial solution.
MyMiniFactory Reaches 100,000 Users: What’s Next?
3D model community MyMiniFactory announced they’ve now attracted over 100,000 registered users.
MyMiniFactory Hits Funding Target; Changes The 3D Printing Investment Game
MyMiniFactory’s fundraising campaign has overtaken their target level of £500,000 (USD$775,000) and makes us think a bit differently about 3D printing investment.
MyMiniFactory’s Fascinating Crowdfunding Campaign
MyMiniFactory recently launched a very interesting crowdfunding campaign, but it’s quite unlike others we’ve seen in the 3D print world.
Design of the Week: Raspberry Pie Case
This week’s selection is the tasty-looking Raspberry Pie Case by designer Marco Valenzuela.
MyMiniFactory Launches Another Service
We’ve written several stories on MyMiniFactory in recent days, and now there’s another one: the company has launched a peculiar idea validator.
What’s Next for MyMiniFactory?
While we were amazed at MyMiniFactory’s current operations during our recent tour, what’s even more interesting are their plans for the future.
MyMiniFactory’s Meticulous Method
We recently visited MyMiniFactory headquarters in London where were quite surprised to see the scope of their operations.