AI Made a Free Clone of Fusion | 1 Million 3D Printed Parts | Ep. 178
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Formlabs’ new $700 Form Studio resin 3D printer is making waves, but can resin printing compete with FDM for the future of mass production? In Episode 176 of the Slant 3D Podcast, Gabe discusses Formlabs’ move into affordable resin printing, ICON’s $200 million funding round for 3D printed homes, and how massive Chinese print farms compare with US manufacturing.
We explore why Slant 3D chose FDM over resin, how automation and post-processing affect manufacturing costs, and why production speed, material supply chains, and customer service matter when scaling a 3D printing business. Gabe also shares his perspective on construction automation, manufacturing competition, and building a business for the long term.
Sources:
Formlabs Introduces Form Studio 1
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/formlabs-introduces-form-studio-1the-worlds-most-affordable-professional-resin-3d-printer-bringing-professional-grade-printing-to-more-creators-than-ever-302907501.html
ICON Raises Funding
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/3d-printing-giant-icon-raises-164737490.html
Chinese Toymaker’s 2,000-Printer Farm
Chinese Toymaker’s Two Thousand 3D Printer Farm Makes Multi-Color 3D Printing Viable
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00:00 Introduction to Episode 178
00:55 Slant 3D API and AI Manufacturing
02:20 Carbon Produces 1 Million 3D Printed Bike Saddles
05:05 Škoda Releases Free 3D Printable Car Accessories
08:12 Why C-Shaped Joints Beat Dovetails
11:01 OpenCAL: A $1,600 Volumetric 3D Printer
14:03 SolidCraft Clones Autodesk Fusion
18:15 What Makes Software Valuable?
21:21 Can AI Replace Traditional CAD Software?
24:20 Why Manufacturing Still Matters
25:47 How Big Can the AI Industry Become?
31:45 Hiring Humans in an AI-Driven Company
34:18 Will AI Actually Save Us Time?
36:54 Why the Banana Is Perfect Product Design
40:28 Slant 3D Prepares for Christmas Production
42:39 Expanding the Mega Farm and Hiring
44:09 AI Agents Are Already Ordering 3D Printed Parts
About Slant 3D
🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets Flexibility
Slant 3D’s Giant 3D Print Farms that utilize 1000’s of FDM 3D printers working 24/7 to offer limitless scalability and unparalleled flexibility. Whether it’s 100 or 100,000 parts, our system can handle it reliably, while still allowing for real-time design updates, ensuring products evolve with the times. This adaptability is key in today’s fast-paced world. We are one of the largest and most reliable 3d print services on the planet.
🌿 Sustainable Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly Efficiency
Embrace a system that drastically reduces carbon emissions by eliminating carbon-intensive steps in the supply chain, such as global shipping and warehousing. Our approach minimizes this footprint, offering a more sustainable manufacturing option.
⚙️ Digital Warehouses: Parts On-Demand
Think of print farms as a “Digital Warehouse”, meaning we can store your parts digitally on a server rather than physically on a shelf. parts are available on-demand, reducing the need for extensive physical inventory.
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