BMW Begins Production of Hydrogen-Powered iX5 Vehicle with 3D Printed Parts
3D Printing News Unpeeled: BMW, Copper Rockets and Florida Homes
Zymergen Polyimide 3D Printing Filament Shows High Isotropy and Strength
Metal Parts Produced 2022: Global Market Data & Forecast
November 25, 2022
Report #
Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing: Market Analysis and Forecast
October 07, 2022
Report # SMP-PPAM2022-1022
Bioprinting: Markets and Opportunities
October 07, 2022
Report # SMP-BIO2022-1022
MARKETS
Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing: Market Analysis and Forecast
October 07, 2022
Report # SMP-PPAM2022-1022
Bioprinting: Markets and Opportunities
October 07, 2022
Report # SMP-BIO2022-1022
Market for Bound Metal Additive Manufacturing 2022
March 01, 2022
Report # SMP-BMAM-2022
Metal Parts Produced 2022: Global Market Data & Forecast
November 25, 2022
Report #
Metals Market Data: Q2 2022
September 28, 2022
Report #
Polymers Market Data: Q2 2022
September 28, 2022
Report #
3DPOD
Dig Deeper, Search Our Message Board 3dprintboard.com
Applications Engineer – Metal Printing
Senior Additive Manufacturing Project Engineer
Feature Your Job Posting Here
Velo3D
October 27, 2021
Innovator’s Roundtable
September 23, 2021
Elkem Silicones
June 10, 2021
In-Vision
May 27, 2021
Article Series
A curated collection of industry and product deep-dives.
Exclusive Content
Videos, podcasts, product reviews and free downloadable resources.
BMW Begins Production of Hydrogen-Powered iX5 Vehicle with 3D Printed Parts
3D Printing News Unpeeled: BMW, Copper Rockets and Florida Homes
Zymergen Polyimide 3D Printing Filament Shows High Isotropy and Strength
BMW Begins Production of Hydrogen-Powered iX5 Vehicle with 3D Printed Parts
3D Printing News Unpeeled: BMW, Copper Rockets and Florida Homes
Zymergen Polyimide 3D Printing Filament Shows High Isotropy and Strength
Share this Article
3D printing was once only seen as a technology reserved only for professionals. It was difficult and expensive to obtain a system before desktop 3D printers began proliferating at the start of the last decade. However, today, 3D printing is booming, and while we know that it is being used by nearly every major manufacturer in the world at some level, it is also extremely popular on TikTok.
Though this may be the case, you might not know it just from seeing articles on LinkedIn. Nevertheless, these users may be making just as much of an impact in the 3D printing industry, with TikTok as their platform of choice.
As a 3D printing TikToker myself, I had the pleasure of interviewing my colleagues Sarah Hunt, Melissa Kaye, Kerrika Marshall, Breanna Wright, Britt, and Lewis Derogene. In my conversations with them outlined in this series, I was able to learn about their processes, their outcomes, and how we can attract more women to the world of 3D printing. Check out part one in this series here.
Britt (she/her), aka @SithLord_Britt on TikTok, is a popular 3D printer, cosplayer, and maker, with over 13,000 followers on the platform.
A self-described “Professional Nerd”, Britt originally had a medical background, working as a paramedic. She is still driven by a passion for science and biology. An avid cosplayer, Britt’s 3D printing journey began after researching new and better ways to achieve finer details for her popular costumes. She started with resin printers before diving into FDM 3D printing.
Britt prints everything from cosplay parts, toys for her children, practical prints for her home, and gifts to give away.
Melissa Kaye (she/her), aka @Cookie.Cad on TikTok, is co-owner of Cookiecad, a company that not only enables customers to design and 3D print custom cookie cutters, but also sells its own line of filament. The company has over 3,000 followers on TikTok and counting.
Previous to launching Cookiecad, Kaye was a professional pastry chef at a commercial bakery. She then went off on her own, baking custom cakes and cookies for special events. To set her designs apart, Melissa often needed unique shapes for her projects, which is where 3D printing came into play.
At the time, her husband Nathan worked as CTO of his software company and bought a 3D printer in 2013. After discussing how 3D printing could be used to create custom cookie cutters, Cookiecad was born. Key to the business was software that converts artwork into 3D printable files that can be downloaded and printed. Soon other bakers were interested in her designs, turning to them for their own cakes and cookies. After creating an Etsy shop, Melissa struggled to find the pastel colors so ubiquitous in the world of traditional cookie cutters. She took matters into her own hands and designed a line of filaments to bring her own hues to life.
In addition to offering 3D printing tips, Cookiecad’s TikTok channel consists of 3D printed toys and other 3D models to showcase other designers in the industry. The company also boasts a popular Discord channel, which has generated an important community for her business.
“We figured it would be great to have a space where people can gather and troubleshoot issues, learn about Cookiecad software, show off prints using our filament, and be able to connect to others interested in 3D printing,” Kaye explained.
In the next installation in this series, we learn about 3D printing molds for artists and full-scale Star Wars droids.
3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis are hosting Additive Manufacturing Strategies in New York City on February 7-9, 2023. Register for the event here to learn from and network with the most exciting companies and individuals in AM.
Stay up-to-date on all the latest news from the 3D printing industry and receive information and offers from third party vendors.
Share this Article
BMW Begins Production of Hydrogen-Powered iX5 Vehicle with 3D Printed Parts
3D Printing News Unpeeled: BMW, Copper Rockets and Florida Homes
3D Design
3D Printed Art
3D Printed Food
3D Printed Guns
“Let’s build some engines!” That’s essentially what Ursa Major is doing. Based in Colorado, this space technology business is racing to improve humanity’s quest to explore the universe – several…
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) announced that the company has received a $9 million order from a “large German car manufacturer.” Although it is not clear which…
Global housing shortages, a lack of skilled workers, and the need to reach carbon neutrality by 2050—the construction industry faces a tripled-edged sword. Industry leaders must use their experience to…
Borneo, one of the most beautiful regions on earth, just added something it had not had previously: a 3D printed house. The new home was built by Sarawak Consolidated Industries…
Upload your 3D Models and get them printed quickly and efficiently.
Site Sponsor
Events
Additive Manufacturing Strategies
Networking & Intelligence Summit,
February 7-9, 2023
Jobs
3D Printing jobs around the world.
Subscribe to Our Email Newsletter
3D Printing Guides
© 2016 – 2022 3DR HOLDINGS.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Register to view and download proprietary industry data from SmarTech and 3DPrint.com
Questions? Contact info@3dprint.com
Already have an account?
Log In