Fabjectory

Yet another player in the game. Fabjectory lets you develop SecondLife and Nintendo Mii models.

Generation C to Generation 3D

CNET has got a great article talking about the future of 3D printing.

Key points:
1) 3D orinting is the fastest growth part of the rapid prototyping field.
2) Lack of manufacturing in America will fuel the drive toward 3D printing at home.
3) Make it yourself (MIY) is a key trend in culture

Glen Emerson Morris on consumer market 3D printing:
It will likely have an impact on society, politics, and business as great or greater than the Internet. So, fasten your seatbelts. This is going to be a really wild ride.

Cosmic Modelz

The companies are starting to line up.

Cosmic Modelz is setting up a site for kids to create their own 3d models. They're site currently says "Coming Soon." Cosmic Modelz states they will be using a Z Corporation printer. I think 2008 will be a great year for Z Corp.

Another 3D Printer Application - JuJups

Here's an opportunity to jump right into the 3D printing world but you got to do it before tomorrow. If you're looking for a unique Christmas gift, JuJups.com allows you to design a 3D picture frame for $30 right from their site.

They have a good number of templates and an easy to use graphics interface to get the job done. Just upload a jpg, gif, or png picture (2MB max) and “Voilà!”, you've got granny taken care of this Christmas. Better hurry, the deadline to get it before Christmas is Dec. 14th.




Try them out!

WOW 3D Printer Application - FigurePrints

Now here is a startup company that is about to tap into the 3D printer market in a big way. I'm not talking about manufacturing a 3D printer. I' talking about using a 3D printer.




FigurePrints LLC gives you the opportunity to take your virtual World of Warcraft character and make him into a real figurine. With 9 million WOW players worldwide, the market potential is huge.
Each model costs $100 each (+ $15 shipping).

3D printing is starting to cross over into the consumer market. Yes!