Insights from our print farm, design process, decentralized manufacturing philosophy, and strategies for 3D print entrepreneurs.
The twentieth century was defined by mass production. Henry Ford’s assembly line, Toyota’s lean manufacturing, and China’s industrial scale transformed how goods are made and…
The gap between imagining a 3D printed collectible and holding one in your hands starts with a single decision: which modeling software to learn. The…
The difference between a hobby printer and a profitable print farm often comes down to one thing: access to commercially licensable designs. Operators who solve…
As the last snow melts across Quebec and the ground begins to thaw, gardeners and collectors alike turn their attention to outdoor spaces. Spring is…
Evaluating a printed collectible is easier when you separate appearance, construction and intended use. A decorative figure, a moving model and a fitted accessory can…
Mass-produced holiday decorations fill a familiar role, but they rarely surprise anyone. 3D printed Christmas ornaments and decor pieces offer something that injection-molded plastic from…
The 3DCentral catalog is not built by a single design team working in isolation. It is a collaboration between our in-house designers and a growing…
It happens to every collector eventually. A figurine gets knocked off a shelf, a pet sends a display crashing, or an enthusiastic hand gesture catches…
New years bring new possibilities, and 2025 promises significant expansion for 3DCentral and the broader 3D printing collectibles industry. From technology advances to new design…
As 2024 draws to a close, the team at 3DCentral reflects on an extraordinary year of growth, innovation, and community building. Our Quebec-based print farm…
