Studios are Building Businesses with 3D Model Subscriptions on Patreon

Studios are Building Businesses with 3D Model Subscriptions on Patreon

by Consumer

As affordable 3D printers, especially high-resolution resin LED systems, continue to gain adoption within fan communities around the world, entirely new business models are starting to take shape, with the support of modern fund-raising tools, Patreon in particular. Graphic studios are creating collectible action figures, table-top game figurines, cosplay accessories, busts, movie memorabilia, and more for users to buy, download, and 3D print at home as part of ongoing 3D model subscriptions.

Stratasys Launches Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) 3D Printer Range for PBF Production

Stratasys Launches Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) 3D Printer Range for PBF Production

by Technologies

Stratasys is again incrementing the company’s presence in the rapidly expanding area of production-grade 3D printing systems. After acquiring Origin for high-speed photopolymerization and RPS for large format stereolithography, the company just presented the upcoming line of powder bed fusion (PBF) based 3D printers. The new H Series Production Platform will be powered by Selective Absorption Fusion technology specifically designed to meet the needs of volume manufacturing. Commercial availability of 3D printers based on SAF technology is currently expected in the third quarter of 2021.