Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
3D printing has so much potential, but instead of moving towards a future where each household has access to on demand manufacturing, instead it is becoming more niche. In this video we discuss the 3D printing paradox, where the habits of manufacturers limit their sales and keep 3D printing a tinker’s pursuit.
I’ve expressed my frustration before about the saturation of clone and ‘me too’ 3D printers, and my community survey told me most of you feel the same way. Until manufacturers start investing in R&D to make 3D printers foolproof and easy to understand, their sales will be limited. Surely there is a lot of money to be made for a company that can get it right.
0:00 Introduction
0:52 The potential of 3D printing
Factory clip art graphic: publicdomainvectors.org/en/free-clipart/Factory-silhouette-vector-image/82917.html
Cardboard box clip art: freesvg.org/vector-image-of-cartoon-box-line-art
Truck clip art: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Linecons_small-truck.svg
House clip art: openclipart.org/detail/216059/simple-house
Injection molding video 1: youtube.com/watch?v=WUrALuorYXg
Injection molding video 2: youtube.com/watch?v=og4Uw5bJhO0
Packaging video: youtube.com/watch?v=2eSPi8o5w0M
Cargo ship video: youtube.com/watch?v=D0LgXOzcyTo
Freight truck video: youtube.com/watch?v=kuOr2-wXrGc
3D printing vs injection molding video: youtu.be/xW1Ob5uzfF8
Democratic definition: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democratic
4:43 The current 3D printer market and user experience
General 3D printer buyer’s guide: youtu.be/JCHUOQ7yby0
6:00 Comparing 3D printers to common consumer products
8:17 Automotive vs 3D printing industry innovation
Car crash test video: youtube.com/watch?v=TikJC0x65X0
Voron Design: vorondesign.com
Rat Rig V-core 3 playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsO0oLRZ1wiYvvpbhj4EV-Nf
SecKit SK-Tank playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsN9t4-9rcoVKoYQgXFqCA97
Prusa XL page: prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-xl-2
12:15 Conclusion
Previous video on what the 3D printer community actually wants: youtu.be/4dYStVwTfFE
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
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3D printing has so much potential, but instead of moving towards a future where each household has access to on demand manufacturing, instead it is becoming more niche. In this video we discuss the 3D printing paradox, where the habits of manufacturers limit their sales and keep 3D printing a tinker’s pursuit.
I’ve expressed my frustration before about the saturation of clone and ‘me too’ 3D printers, and my community survey told me most of you feel the same way. Until manufacturers start investing in R&D to make 3D printers foolproof and easy to understand, their sales will be limited. Surely there is a lot of money to be made for a company that can get it right.
0:00 Introduction
0:52 The potential of 3D printing
Factory clip art graphic: publicdomainvectors.org/en/free-clipart/Factory-silhouette-vector-image/82917.html
Cardboard box clip art: freesvg.org/vector-image-of-cartoon-box-line-art
Truck clip art: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Linecons_small-truck.svg
House clip art: openclipart.org/detail/216059/simple-house
Injection molding video 1: youtube.com/watch?v=WUrALuorYXg
Injection molding video 2: youtube.com/watch?v=og4Uw5bJhO0
Packaging video: youtube.com/watch?v=2eSPi8o5w0M
Cargo ship video: youtube.com/watch?v=D0LgXOzcyTo
Freight truck video: youtube.com/watch?v=kuOr2-wXrGc
3D printing vs injection molding video: youtu.be/xW1Ob5uzfF8
Democratic definition: merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democratic
4:43 The current 3D printer market and user experience
General 3D printer buyer’s guide: youtu.be/JCHUOQ7yby0
6:00 Comparing 3D printers to common consumer products
8:17 Automotive vs 3D printing industry innovation
Car crash test video: youtube.com/watch?v=TikJC0x65X0
Voron Design: vorondesign.com
Rat Rig V-core 3 playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsO0oLRZ1wiYvvpbhj4EV-Nf
SecKit SK-Tank playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsN9t4-9rcoVKoYQgXFqCA97
Prusa XL page: prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-xl-2
12:15 Conclusion
Previous video on what the 3D printer community actually wants: youtu.be/4dYStVwTfFE
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
