The Slant 3D Printing Podcast

Print farms are scaling fast—but are they already obsolete?At RAPID TCT, we’re seeing “print farm in a box” systems everywhere, from Mosaic and Photocentric to new machines like HP’s MJF 1200. The industry is clearly pushing toward automation and scale—but that doesn’t mean running printers is the right model anymore.In this episode, we break down why the future isn’t owning machines—it’s getting parts. We also introduce a new parts platform approach designed for real companies, including robotics teams that need consistent, scalable production without the overhead of managing printers.00:00 Print farms vs real manufacturing03:02 RAPID TCT + print farm trends04:39 HP MJF 1200 + scaling shift07:30 Beehive contract + production at scale11:22 Injection molding vs 3D printing13:24 Tools: BumpMesh, Snapmaker, workflows14:14 Tangled + Oilstick updates16:35 Teleport Etsy integration20:33 Print farms vs parts platforms23:13 Assembly + inventory challenges26:56 SlantBox system explained33:20 Why print farms are dying39:10 Cloud / AI manufacturing future🔗 OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗Connect to a 1000 Machine 3D Print Service to your Business: https://www.slantpod.com/Need a Modeling Software (Use Code: Slant3d): https://www.shapr3d.com/download?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=slant3d_affiliateAbout Slant 3DHigh-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets FlexibilitySlant 3D's Large-Scale 3D Print Farms utilize 1000's of FDM 3D printers working 24/7 to offer limitless scalability and unparalleled flexibility. Whether it's 1 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.⚙️ Digital Warehouses: Parts On-DemandThink 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.🌿 Sustainable Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly EfficiencyEmbrace 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.#3dprinting #3dprintingbusiness #printfarm #manufacturing #productdesign #additivemanufacturing #startup #entrepreneur #teleport3d #productmarketfit #engineering #startup

The X1 lineup is officially entering end-of-life — and it highlights a bigger problem with consumer machines in real production environments.At the same time, AI 3D model generation is getting real funding, real traction, and real risks around IP.And then there’s the uncomfortable truth most creators ignore: patents don’t protect you — sales do.In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in the industry right now, what matters if you’re building products, and where people are wasting time.If you’re designing, selling, or scaling 3D printed products — this is the stuff that actually matters.00:00 X1 End of Life (What It Really Means)02:30 Why Consumer Printers Fail in Farms05:30 AI 3D Model Startups & Funding07:30 The IP Problem in AI09:50 Tangled & OilStick Updates13:30 Scaling Filament & Distribution17:00 Teleport Growth & Listings Strategy23:10 Patents vs Reality26:30 Why Sales Beat Everything30:00 Retail vs Online Reality34:00 What Actually Wins in Business🔗 OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗Connect to a 1000 Machine 3D Print Service to your Business: https://www.slantpod.com/Need a Modeling Software (Use Code: Slant3d): https://www.shapr3d.com/download?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=slant3d_affiliateAbout Slant 3DHigh-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets FlexibilitySlant 3D's Large-Scale 3D Print Farms utilize 1000's of FDM 3D printers working 24/7 to offer limitless scalability and unparalleled flexibility. Whether it's 1 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.⚙️ Digital Warehouses: Parts On-DemandThink 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.🌿 Sustainable Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly EfficiencyEmbrace 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.#3dprinting #3dprintingbusiness #printfarm #manufacturing #productdesign #ai3d #additivemanufacturing #startup #entrepreneur #teleport3d

In this episode, we break down the growth of additive manufacturing and why it could reach a $110B market. We also dive into Autodesk’s new AI-powered 3D model generation tools, how AI + e-commerce could reshape product development, and why physical products still hold the real value.On the company side, we cover major updates from Tangled including a breakthrough in automated filament production and what it means for cost, scalability, and the future of US manufacturing. We also discuss Teleport updates, mobile improvements, and key data on what actually drives success in print-on-demand.Finally, we end with a discussion on hiring, how to do it right, avoid costly mistakes, and build a team that actually works.

5,000 machine 3D print farms are operational — and large-scale additive manufacturing is accelerating fast.In this episode of the Slant 3D Podcast, we break down the rise of ultra-scale 3D printing facilities, the economics behind multi-thousand machine print farms, and what distributed manufacturing means for product designers, engineers, and e-commerce brands.We cover industrial 3D printing vs injection molding, scalable print farm automation, filament production, and how software infrastructure enables on-demand manufacturing at scale.If you're building physical products or exploring production 3D printing, this episode explains where large-scale additive manufacturing is headed next.

In this episode of Layer by Layer, we discuss some shortcomings we made with this recent batch of filament and why we believe transparency is important. We also provide a more detailed plan for the Slant 3D Testing Lab, and discuss recent news involving AnkerMake' new 3D modeling software, and BASF shutting down Sculpteo.

In this episode of Layer by Layer, we rant about the misconception that Chinese manufacturing is cheaper than American manufacturing and how the 3D printing industry is holding itself back. We also provide an update on our latest filament batch and the v2 API.

In this episode of Layer by Layer, we give our outlook on what we think 2024 holds for the 3D printing industry, discuss why there aren't more 3d printed products, and Lionel Messi's new box. We also talk a bit about filament manufacturing and why Slant 3D got involved.