My 3D Academy
3D Academy, A Division of 3D Innovations, LLC provides training services specializing in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Printing Technology. 3D Academy promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math…
Common Product Development Questions
An informed decision is the right decision. We understand that the product development process can raise a lot of questions. Such as… I have an idea, but how should I…
Custom 3D Printed Stand Up Paddle Fins (video)
Collin Kobayashi, 3D Innovations President & Chief 3D Officer, explains the entire custom Stand Up Paddle (SUP) fin design and manufacturing process in this video. This video has been provided by…
Guest Bloggers Welcome
If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. -Margaret Fuller Contribute Your Genius. We would love to connect with bloggers that have a passion for engineering and innovation!…
Avoid These Common Additive Manufacturing Design Mistakes
Design News recently featured a guest blog post from a member of the Quickparts team, Jeff Cline, titled: 7 Common Mistakes in Designing Parts for Additive Manufacturing. We found this article…
New Design Project – UFO: A DIY Turntable Strobe
As a design, engineering and 3D printing company we have the opportunity to meet fantastic entrepreneurs and business owners and often we become fully immersed in the projects we work…
Bringing CAD (Computer-Aided Design) into the Classroom
Most think of CAD and 3D modeling as technology that’s taught at the college or professional level, it is now trickling down to high-school and even middle-school classrooms. CAD increasingly is…
Successful Product Design
There is a difference between product design and successful product design… Let’s take a moment to explore the stages of product design a little further. Purpose: Product design aids the capability…
Q&A Session: Prototyping, Product Design, 3D Printing & Much More…
“Don’t make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions.” – Miguel Angel Ruiz As you know, last week and this week we held two Product Development and Design Seminars in…
What Does the Future Look Like For Computer Aided Design (CAD)?
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is a tool that many engineers have come to heavily rely on. This technology has been around for decades and we have witnessed many advancements in…