Best Thomas Sanladerer Podcasts (2025)

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Formlabs "Acquired" Micronics 1:11:46

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In this episode of the Meltone Podcast, Tom and Stefan dive into their recent experiences at the Open Source Maker event in San Francisco. They discuss the latest in 3D printing technology, including the acquisition of Micronics by Formlabs and a revolutionary FDM filament that boasts strength beyond aluminum. The episode also covers the dishearten…

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AC or DC? 1:11:03

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In Episode 74 of the Meltzone Podcast, Tom and Stefan revisit E3D’s extruder testing, debate the pros and cons of AC versus DC power for 3D printer heating elements, and discuss the contentious issue of patents in the 3D printing industry. They explore the challenges and implications of patents that may hinder innovation and affect content creators…

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Did we do a bad job in testing extruders? (feat. E3D) 1:29:27

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This episode kicks off with Stefan sharing his recent trip to Cologne, aimed at discovering new products for his online store. They briefly discuss Tom’s video on threaded inserts, including testing methodologies and Stefan shares his story about tackling a TikTok impostor. A significant portion of the episode features an in-depth discussion with e…

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It's all gone! 1:47:07

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Thanks to Peopoly and their Magneto X for sponsoring this episode! Learn more at https://peopoly.net/products/magneto-x In this episode, the hosts start with a PSA about backing up data and Stefan’s SSD failing. Later, Tom shares his plans for SMRRF and Stefan reveals his intention to be present at both Formnext and SMMRF in 2023. The conversation…

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OpenSauce & New Ankermake M5C 1:08:30

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Stefan has just returned from OpenSauce, a recent Makerfair/Vidcon event held in San Francisco. He shares his thoughts about the event, including what he saw and missed out on. Tom and Stefan also chat about their six-week experience driving their new Tesla EV, and touch on the topic of solar charging. The duo then discuss the Ankermake M5C, which …

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The man behind Marlin: How an open source project works! 1:35:48

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Join Tom and Stefan in this episode as they chat with Scott Lahteine, the mastermind behind the Marlin 3D Printer firmware. They delve into the workings of an open-source project, covering topics such as Scott’s role, time commitment, funding sources, and common challenges he faces. Support Scott and Marlin firmware: https://marlinfw.org/docs/devel…

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3D Printer Manufacturer Shenanigans 1:24:01

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Thanks to Mintion for sponsoring this episode! Check out the Beagle Camera V2 at https://www.mintion.net/products/mintion-beagel-v2-3d-printer-camera and use code BGV2CAMSAS for $5 off! On this Podcast episode, Stefan asks Tom about his experience about dubbing his 3D Printing videos with a German audio track and why uploading to a new channel migh…

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Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival & Prusa MK4 1:23:31

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On this Podcast episode, Stefan shares his latest acquisition, the Vectorfinesse’s 3D-printed headphones. The discussion then shifts to his recent trip to Loveland, Colorado, where he attended the Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival. Stefan shares some of the projects he witnessed and highlights the differences between this new event and MRRF and ERRF. …

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Sweet 3D Printers & FreeCAD 1:07:58

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After a skipped episode due to a COVID break, Tom and Stefan are back talking about PV systems, irrigation systems, and electric snail fences. Tom started posting a couple of shorts, and Stefan is doing his first step in delegating work and will have an intern. Then they talk about the sweetest 3D printer, the Cocoa Press, and how the Kickstarter c…

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Back again! Rotary CNC & Simplify3D V5 meme is over 1:49:42

2+ y ago1:49:42

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Tom and Stefan are finally back with a new episode. They talk about why they were gone and what projects Tom recently enjoyed working on, like the NERF he used as an intro in his last video and rotary machining on the Snapmaker. Then they discuss all of the recent developments in Slicers with PrusaSlicer 2.6 and, believe it or not, Simplify V5. To …

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New Bambulab P1P & Creality "Laser Eye Surgery" at Formnext 2022 1:35:31

3y ago1:35:31

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This episode starts with a quick chat about solar batteries because Stefan was faced with a power outage on the morning of the recording. After that Tom and Stefan switch over to a discussion about new ways of 3D scanning and AI image and video generation. Then they talk about Bambulabs’ next budget printer, the P1P, and also touch on why there mig…

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When 3D printing isn't the right solution 1:37:31

3y ago1:37:31

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Thanks to Bekonix for sponsoring this episode! Check them out at https://bekonix.com and use code MELTZONE for 3 months of Pro access for free. In this episode, Tom and Stefan talk about the reasons why this Podcast was postponed for so long which covers, ERRF, new/old studio, and taxes. Then they talk about Formnext 2022 that’s right around the co…

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Back to the new old Studio & Cherry-picked Review Units? 1:20:02

3y ago1:20:02

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This episode is not only about chatting and chicken but also a little update on Tom’s move back to his new old studio and his plans to completely move in before he flies out to ERRF2022. After a bit of rambling, Tom and Stefan talk about a 3D printed robot arm, Fusions360s implementation of lattice structures, and an open-source high-temperature 3D…

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Bambu VS Voron VS Prusa XL & Kicked out of the Studio? 1:16:10

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This episode starts with a short and frustrating story on why Tom might have to leave his new studio again. Next, Stefan and Tom talk about Corridor Crews YouTube channels once again, which recently was hacked. Stefan gives a quick insight into his new home automation setup that sends him notifications once a print is finished. Then there is a quic…

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Prusa XL Delayed, Scams & NoZZles 1:30:17

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Thanks to Siraya Tech for sponsoring this episode! Check them out at https://siraya.tech/products/build-resin-high-resolution-engineering-resin or on Amazon at http://go.toms3d.org/Siraya In this episode, Stefan talks about what recently put him out of order for almost 4 weeks but how he used the time to discover some amazing new channels. Tom talk…

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Why stuff breaks, Robot Arms & Home-Compostable PHA Filaments 1:43:17

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Thanks to Private Internet Access for sponsoring this episode! Check them out at https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/TheMeltzone This episode starts with a discussion about the longevity of common 3D printing materials and why sometimes filament snaps on its own in the Bowden tube. Next, Tom and Stefan take a look at Formlabs’ new FUSE 1+ 3D prin…

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I caught Covid at MRRF2022 & Slicing Revolution in CURA and PrusaSlicer 1:07:48

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This episode is sponsored by Linode! Check out their scalable cloud solutions and get $100 free credit at https://linode.com/themeltzone This episode is slightly different because Stefan records it straight from Covid isolation which he caught, as many others, at this year’s Midwest Reprap Festival in Goshen, IN. After a short status check and some…

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Anker Make M5 & BCM3Ds novel resin printing method 1:22:45

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This episode is sponsored by Linode! Check out their scalable cloud solutions and get $100 free credit at https://linode.com/themeltzone This episode starts with a quick update on Tom’s new studio as well as the office space Stefan has an eye on. Next, Stefan quickly tells the story of how All3D has been using content from a ton of creators without…

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Dream Studio, Macro Photography & Sneaky 3D Printing Quiz 1:28:07

3+ y ago1:28:07

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In this episode, Tom talks about finally finding his dream studio and office space! Both Tom and Stefan recently reviewed professional machines where they got a ton of negative feedback from viewers that made comparisons to maker and DIY tools. They ask themselves if there is space for taking a look at professional machines on their channels or if …

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Simplify3D V5 "confirmed" & REVO problems 1:24:47

3+ y ago1:24:47

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The first topic of this episode covers a controversial article where the author “has the feeling” that the release of S3D V5 might not be far away though there is very little substance to that claim. More substantial news is that Anker, the power bank and electronics accessories maker, will get into the 3D printer market and will launch their first…

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Is "exposure" enough payment & German channel? 1:08:23

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This episode starts with the question of whether content creators should have to license 3D printable models that others released under a non-commercial license or if the exposure alone is enough “payment”. If you would license your creation how would you even do that? Then there are rumors that Anet, the infamous maker of the Anet A8 is gone from …

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Open Source CAD & Selling Stuff Online 1:38:57

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This episode is sponsored by JLCPCB. Take a look at their new online store for PCBs and 3D Designs: https://jlcpcb.store/collections/all JLCPCB also offers affordable yet high-quality PCBs starting at $2 for 5 boards: https://jlcpcb.com/RHS This episode starts with a short chat about the festive season and the presents Tom and Stefan got, followed …

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Prusa XL (obviously) & Creality MMU?! 1:48:44

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This podcast episode covers the physics behind Stefans recently reviewed CHT nozzle and his DIY version of it. Both discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this design and how it compares to a Volcano hotend. Stefan briefly talks about how he got kicked from AMAZON with his threaded inserts. The big topic is the Prusa XL and its new, smart feat…

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Thingiverse Data Breach & Molten Prusa Heaterblock 1:20:59

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The episode starts with a quick discussion about recent events and the state of this year’s Formnext visit. Next Tom and Stefan talk about the recent Thingiverse Data Breach, how it was handled, and that this is just another nail in the coffin. This is followed by a discussion about Thingiverse alternatives and Prusa’s plans of re-branding PrusaPri…

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E3D Revo & Thingiverse Robs Creators 1:50:44

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The first episode after the summer break covers E3Ds new Revo extrusion system and Prusa Automated Farm System that they are currently demonstrating in Dubai. Stefan quickly talks about his line-up of threaded inserts that he recently launched ((affiliate) https://geni.us/CNCKitchenInserts) and Tom gives his impression about the SL1S Upgrade that h…

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Selling our creations? & SLA Printer Lockdown 1:09:28

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Thank you to DruckWege for sponsoring this episode! Check out their resins at https://shop.druckwege.de/ and use code “TOM2021” for 15% off! Stefan joins this Podcast from his holiday in South Tyrol. Topics are not only how to properly relax but they also cover a Stop-Motion Benchy animation, an update on the Chitubox lockdown of the Mars 3 firmwar…

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Stop Making Ender-3s & Über-Materials 1:31:48

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In this podcast episode, Tom and Stefan are fed up, that over the last years they are only seeing dozens of Ender-3 clones with little to no innovation. After this ramble, they talk about an artistic lamp Kickstarter campaign that uses orange peel filament which unfortunately seems to be only questionable marketing. Though during their research the…

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Recycle everything: 3D Prints, PET Bottles, Spools and Turbine Blades 1:36:04

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Thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this episode! Get custom PCBs from $2 with free SMT assembly at https://jlcpcb.com/RHS This episode covers a ton of recycling topics starting from Stefan’s adventures into 3D print recycling over the PETBOT that allows direct recycling of PET bottles, to the number of wasted plastics in filament spools all the way to…

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Mom, we're famous!, Ultrasonic resin heating & watertight 3D prints 1:17:25

4+ y ago1:17:25

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Tom finished his VORON 2.4 build live streaming marathon and talks about his experience and the choices he made, for example using a DUET 3 with Reprap firmware instead of the usually used Klipper configuration. Stefan shows the latest Make magazine Germany in which this Podcast got featured. Both discuss the “Jugend Forscht” winning entry where ul…

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Trademark, Re-branding & Filament Welding 1:28:11

4+ y ago1:28:11

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Thanks to Siraya Tech for sponsoring this video! Check out their BLU resin on Amazon http://go.toms3d.org/SirayaBlu or from Siraya Tech directly at https://siraya.tech/collections/all In this episode, Stefan proudly presents the trademark certificate that he registered for his channel name and talks a bit about the process involved in applying for …

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Weird Printers & Good Bye Dragon Hotend 1:34:52

4+ y ago1:34:52

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This episode is full of weird 3D printers, starting with a 3D printing simulation from Spee3D. Tom and Stefan further talk about a new dynamic build platform concept to reduce the support amount and a Japanese project that converts a 3D printer into a production line plus the Thermorph concept that allows automatically folding 3D prints using a sma…

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Are we geniuses? 1:33:08

4+ y ago1:33:08

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In this episode, Tom and Stefan present their new logo and talk about a semi open-source approach to electric driving vehicles, Lulzbot’s new “as low as $750” printer, Stratasys’ last heated build chamber finally expiring and a slicer integration to finally print 90° overhangs without support. The main topic is about the question if we are genii si…

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They Stole Our Content & Malware in Creality Software? 1:34:50

4+ y ago1:34:50

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Freebooting everything! Tom’s whole website got copied and translated to French by an Affiliate Portal. One of Stefan’s videos was re-uploaded by an Instagram channel as well as shots from his videos were taken to advertise threaded inserts on Amazon. Both talk about their way to appeal and defend themselves against those cases and correct a couple…

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Talking VORON, PlyBot & Is PLA eco-friendly? 1:36:55

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In this episode, Stefan talks about his VORON 0 build he started right after the last podcast episode on his hunt for a 10 minutes Benchy. The news cover a lot of recent 3D printers and printing technologies including the current Plybot Kickstarter, Formlabs finally releasing the Fuse 1, electrochemical metal 3D printing, and a 4th axis for the Pru…

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The biggest 3D Printing YouTuber we didn't even know of & faster printing 1:44:31

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First, Tom and Stefan talk about the recent Corona situation and how it’s affecting them. They quickly change the topic and discuss their latest experience with the CR-30 belt printer they have for testing. The news topics cover yet another Kickstarter where Ulendo is claiming that we can print 2x faster with their cloud service. Then XOLO announce…

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A Creator's Responsibilities & Belt Printing 1:17:31

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After a bit of a break, Tom and Stefan are back talking about their responsibility as “influencers” and the new hype around Belt 3D Printers that are currently on Kickstarter. Belt 3D printing doesn’t only require suitable hardware, but also software that supports this uncommon kinematic. Both talk about the importance of hardware and software upgr…

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Behind the scenes of OctoPrint (with Gina Häußge) 1:21:05

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This week, Stefan and Tom have a guest on the podcast – Gine Häußge, main developer of OctoPrint! They talk about what it’s like creating and maintaining open-source software, what her learnings mean for other projects like FreeCAD and what it’s like to be a solo entrepreneur. Check out OctoPrint How to test OctoPrint release candidates Drop your q…

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Fusion360 changes, belt printers and the ASMBL! 1:30:47

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With Stefan’s last day on parental leave, he and Tom get together once more to talk about the developments in the 3D printer scene. It seems like Belt printers are making a comeback, Fusion360 is again making drastic changes and E3D have somewhat quietly released their hybrid manufacturing toolhead for the toolchanger. Drop your questions for upcom…

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Fatherhood & a real Open Hardware Standard 1:33:46

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After another short break due to Stefan becoming a father, both talk about recent projects involving 3D scanners & sublimating 3D scanning spray. News cover KFC planning to print with lab meat in Russia, 3D printing gunpowder, a Standard for Open Hardware and Open Source Computer Vision Algorithms for print correction. Due to recent events, both ra…

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Vegan 3D Printing, 500.000 Creality Printers (in one month) and Automatic Printer Tuning! 1:41:32

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3D Printed “meat” is the hot topic right now! Stefan and Tom cover two approaches that aim to print texture into vegan “steak” and “salmon”. Both look promising, but like with most 3D printed food, the hard challenges remain to be solved. Can a huge show like Formnext happen in the current pandemic? Apparently the answer is “yes”, as TCT Asia has j…

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Stolen YouTube Account & Printer Maintenance 1:35:19

5+ y ago1:35:19

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After thinking about buying a lathe for ages, Stefan finally bought himself a new machining tool for the workshop. Tom shares his own experience with his Mini Lathe. Tom recently received a Prusa Mini and talks about his first impressions as well as some plans for it in his upcoming 3D Printing Beginners Series on YouTube. Both discuss the recent t…

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Open-Source Metal 3D Printer, Nonplanar Nozzles and Tesla's Model Y using 3D Prints 1:44:56

5+ y ago1:44:56

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Lots of interesting topics this time! Tesla is apparently using last-minute 3D printed parts in the first Model Ys they delivered; Adrian Bowyer is proposing a novel print removal system; and the US Army has been working on a non-homogeneous 3D printing filament. But Stefan and Tom haven’t been idle, either and have been working on the Toolchanger …

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Best practices for printing PPE and plans for our next CNCs! 1:23:35

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It’s The Meltzone Lockdown edition! Tom is running out of home improvement store goods while Stefan is holding himself over with VR and finally building his E3D Toolchanger. We’re also talking about printing faceshields and other PPE and how getting organized is really important right now. Also, Makerbot is supposedly opening up their Method 3D pri…

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3D printed medical supplies & tons of questions 1:55:41

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On this content packed episode, Tom and Stefan talk about their recent live streaming efforts, VR, the newly added FFF slicer in Fusion360 and why Stefan thinks it’s a challenge to add gears to his new plastics shredder. There are currently a lot of efforts being done to use 3D printing for medical equipment due to the current Corona pandemic. Both…

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Plans for MRRF / Resin Testing Consistency / Prusa Mini Bed Issues 1:12:35

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Update: After the blanket travel ban from Europe, MRRF has officially been canceled / postponed. In this episode, we talk about Stefan’s new Toolchanger, more use cases for LW-PLA and our (back then still relevant) plans for MRRF 2020! Drop your questions for upcoming episodes in the comments on YouTube or tweet them @TheMeltzone. Subscribe to the …

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Kicked from Amazon.com, Resin + Foamed PLA and Pellet Extruder 1:34:19

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Tom and Stefan talk about the upcoming events that they’ll attend including Malta Maker Fair and MRRF2020. Both recently released a material testing video and discuss if resin prints are really isotropic and why lattice or porous structures performs the way they do. Tom got kicked from the Amazon.com affiliate program and explains how that happened…

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Shaping the future 1:31:04

5+ y ago1:31:04

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Flashforge first cloned Makerbot – and now it looks like Makerbot are selling Flashforge’s machines? That and a discussion on the (non) availability of the Elegoo Mars Pro, our take on Linus’ “I’ve been thinking about retiring” stream and our pros and cons to using “servos” on 3D printers in this episode of The Meltzone! Drop your questions for upc…

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Light Weight PLA & Teflon Lined VS Full Metal Hotend 1:08:56

5+ y ago1:08:56

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Tom and Stefan are back from their holiday break and meet up in the “real” CNC Kitchen. They talk about current projects like Stefans work on Colorfabbs Light Weight PLA (LW-PLA). Both discuss the recent problems with the Hermera Extruder and how E3D is handling it. The topic of the week covers the differences between Teflon-lined hotends and full …

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Damaging Prusa's boards to flash firmware? 1:28:22

6y ago1:28:22

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Is Prusa turning on the open-source community by requiring you to physically damaging the Mini’s board to run custom firmware? That’s our big topic of the week! Well, technically, topic of the bi-week? Stefan has been working on a surprisingly simple and universal variable infill algorithm while Tom has been trying to combine the advantages of fila…

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Formnext, 3D printed RC planes and why we only review Chines printers 1:34:24

6y ago1:34:24

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Tom and Stefan have been at Formnext 2019 the week before and talk about their impressions.The news cover the current state of Lulzbot and also that Generative Design for Fusion360 is currently available for free. Podimo, a German startup wants to be the Netflix of Podcasts. Both discuss if they like their business model and if the even want to be …