The Slant 3D Printing Podcast

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Welcome to the Slant 3D Podcast, the show about 3D printing and our place inside the industry. Join us weekly as we cover the latest news, trends, and innovations in the 3D printing industry, keeping you up to date on the latest developments that will help you grow your business.

  1. 4d ago

    3D Printing Copycats, Bambu Backlash, and New Materials | Slant 3D Podcast Ep 157

    Get 1000 3D Printers for your Business:https://tinyurl.com/3nvpr5uuGet an OilStick: https://tinyurl.com/4zpyhkx6The 3D printing community is still reacting to the latest Bambu Lab controversy, but this episode asks a bigger question: what are people actually going to do about it?Gabe breaks down how the Bambu backlash is affecting YouTubers, sponsorships, and the larger 3D printing creator space. Slant 3D is also stepping in with OilStick sponsorship opportunities for creators who want an alternative sponsor in the 3D printing industry.This episode also covers major Teleport updates, including the new pricing algorithm, smarter backend slicing, new material options, Outdoor Performance Material, PETG-style functional parts, Hilbert curve surface textures, and future fuzzy skin options.Gabe also talks about OilStick being cloned, why copycats are inevitable in 3D printing, and why the real answer is to move faster, build better, and focus on action instead of outrage.If you care about 3D printing business, print-on-demand, creator sponsorships, product cloning, or the future of open 3D printing tools, this episode is worth watching.00:00 Intro00:41 Bambu Sponsorship Controversy03:48 OilStick Sponsorship Offer05:22 Full-Color 3D Printing Updates07:00 SlantBox and Teleport Updates07:21 Teleport Pricing Algorithm V209:52 New Teleport Materials10:23 Outdoor Performance Material11:07 Hilbert Curve Surface Finish13:45 Smarter Backend Slicing14:27 Possible Open-Source Tools16:45 OilStick Got Ripped Off18:37 Why Copycats Do Not Matter24:40 Competition Is a Distraction26:42 Right to Repair and Bambu31:08 Why Online Outrage Is Not Enough34:26 Stop Whining and Build Alternatives36:18 3D Printing Laws and Real Action39:29 Real Alternatives to Bambu43:17 Business Opportunities in Bambu Backlash45:05 OilStick Creator Sponsorship Program46:50 Take Real Action in 3D Printing49:30 Next Week’s Interview Preview49:51 Outro🔗 OTHER LINKS 🔗Get $10 Filament: https://tinyurl.com/bdcjjc9mOur CAD Software (Use Code "Slant3d" for 10% OFF): https://tinyurl.com/pc2r8wcvGrease your Printer with OilSticks: https://tinyurl.com/5ftna32sAbout Slant 3D🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets FlexibilitySlant 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 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.⚙️ 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.Produced by Geometry Media #3dprinting #Slant3D #3dprinting #3dprintingbusiness #printondemand #slant3d #bambulab #oilstick #teleport3d #3dprintfarm #makersgonnamake

    50 min

  2. May 24

    3D Printed Rockets | SendCutSend Raises $110M | Slant 3D Podcast Ep 156

    Get 1000 3D Printers for your Business:https://tinyurl.com/3nvpr5uuGet an OilStick: https://tinyurl.com/4zpyhkx6Rocket Lab just produced its 1,000th 3D printed Rutherford rocket engine, showing how additive manufacturing has moved far beyond prototyping and into real industrial production.In this episode of the Slant 3D Podcast, we talk about 3D printed rockets, the latest Bambu Lab open-source drama, SendCutSend raising $110 million, and why Silicon Valley is suddenly running into the hard limits of physical manufacturing. From AI data centers and hardware bottlenecks to bearings, transformers, filament, and print-on-demand infrastructure, this episode is all about why making real things is becoming exciting again.We also break down why simple commodity manufacturing can still be a massive opportunity, how companies like Tangled and Teleport fit into the larger manufacturing shift, and why now may be one of the best times to start building something physical.00:00 Intro: 3D Printed Rockets and U.S. Manufacturing00:19 Teleport Sponsor01:19 Rocket Lab Hits 1,000 3D Printed Engines04:43 Bambu Lab Open Source Update10:15 SendCutSend Raises $110 Million14:37 Silicon Valley Meets Manufacturing18:30 3D Printing vs Injection Molding20:24 Manufacturing Twitter and Industry Momentum22:09 Why Bearings Matter24:12 Simple Manufacturing Businesses27:12 Tangled Filament and Commodity Products30:20 Making Things in the United States31:52 Teleport and Manufacturing Network Effects33:32 Bearings, Transformers, and AI Data Centers36:52 Why Manufacturing Is Shifting38:38 Go Build Something40:33 Outro and Livestream Chat🔗 OTHER LINKS 🔗Get $10 Filament: https://tinyurl.com/bdcjjc9mOur CAD Software (Use Code "Slant3d" for 10% OFF): https://tinyurl.com/pc2r8wcvGrease your Printer with OilSticks: https://tinyurl.com/5ftna32sAbout Slant 3D🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets FlexibilitySlant 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 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.⚙️ 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.Produced by Geometry Media #3dprinting #Slant3D #CNCKitchen #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrintingBusiness #businesslessons #printondemand #3dprintfarm #slant3d #rocketlab#sendcutsend #pelletprinting #opensource #hardwarestartup #slantbox #teleport3d

    41 min

  3. May 18

    BambuLab Went Too Far | Peopoly Giga | Slant 3D Printer? | Slant 3D Podcast Ep 155

    Get 1000 3D Printers for your Business:https://tinyurl.com/3nvpr5uuGet an OilStick: https://tinyurl.com/4zpyhkx6BambuLab is back in the spotlight after backlash over open-source software, developer pressure, and right-to-repair concerns. In this episode of the Slant 3D Podcast, we break down what actually happened, why the reaction got so intense, and whether it will really affect BambuLab long term.We also look at Peopoly’s new Giga 800 pellet extrusion printer, why pellet printing makes sense for large-format machines, and where it still struggles compared to traditional filament systems.Then we cover Slant 3D updates across Teleport, Portals, Slant Box, API development, pricing changes, Tangled filament, and the broader question of whether Slant 3D would ever build a consumer 3D printer again.A practical discussion on open source, large-format printing, print farms, consumer machines, and what the future of American 3D printer manufacturing could look like.Based on the uploaded transcript for this episode.00:00 Intro: BambuLab, Peopoly Giga, and Slant 3D Updates01:44 Peopoly Giga 800 Pellet Printer03:51 Pellet Printing Costs and Large-Format Use Cases06:27 BambuLab Open Source Controversy08:35 Did BambuLab Overreact?11:04 Will This Hurt BambuLab Long Term?13:00 Supporting Open Source Developers14:55 Final Thoughts on BambuLab15:43 Portals and Teleport Updates17:11 Teleport Pricing Algorithm V220:03 Slant 3D API and Vibe-Coded Apps20:50 Slant Box Public Release22:28 Production Quotes and Chatbot Updates23:17 Tangled Filament and Oilstick Updates23:46 Simplifying Slant 3D’s Production Pipeline25:13 Why Doesn’t the U.S. Have a Prusa?30:54 Would Slant 3D Make a Consumer Printer?31:15 The Slant 3D Mason Printer35:01 Why Slant 3D Focuses on Print Farms37:58 Print Farm Machines vs Consumer Printers39:59 Same-Day 3D Printed Part Delivery?42:06 Why Slant 3D Probably Won’t Build a Consumer Printer🔗 OTHER LINKS 🔗Get $10 Filament: https://tinyurl.com/bdcjjc9mOur CAD Software (Use Code "Slant3d" for 10% OFF): https://tinyurl.com/pc2r8wcvGrease your Printer with OilSticks: https://tinyurl.com/5ftna32sAbout Slant 3D🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets FlexibilitySlant 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 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.⚙️ 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.Produced by Geometry Media #3dprinting #Slant3D #CNCKitchen #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrintingBusiness #businesslessons #printondemand #3dprintfarm #slant3d #bambulab #peopoly #pelletprinting #opensource #righttorepair #slantbox #teleport3d

    43 min

  4. May 10

    Portals Pay’s 2K to Designers | Biggest Mistakes I have made | 3D Printing News | Podcast Ep154

    Get 1000 3D Printers for your Business:https://tinyurl.com/3nvpr5uuGet an OilStick: https://tinyurl.com/4zpyhkx6Building a company means making mistakes, but the real danger is making the same mistake twice.In this episode, we talk through some of the biggest lessons learned while building Slant 3D — from choosing Boise as the company’s home base, to hiring the wrong people, moving too slowly, overanalyzing decisions, and learning how to turn mistakes into useful data.The core lesson: mistakes are not excuses. They are information. The faster you recognize what is not working, the faster you can change direction, improve the system, and keep building.We also discuss startup culture, manufacturing momentum, why the right team matters more than filling seats quickly, and why action creates more action when you are trying to grow a company. This fits Slant 3D’s thought-leadership lane: practical, useful, and focused on scaling real 3D printing/manufacturing businesses00:00 Intro31:24 Biggest Mistakes in Business32:48 Building Slant 3D in Boise33:54 Startup Culture and Talent Gaps34:35 Why Boise Slowed Momentum35:20 Choosing the Mega Farm Space36:07 Hiring Mistakes and Team Fit37:12 Moving Too Slowly38:39 Taking Action That Moves the Needle39:45 Outrunning Competitors40:46 Momentum Creates More Momentum41:44 Operational Mistakes and Scar Tissue42:58 Learning to Build With Teams44:14 Mistakes Are Not Failures45:21 Mistakes Cannot Become Excuses46:14 Turning Bad Decisions Into Leverage47:22 Keep Moving After Mistakes48:05 Change What Is Not Working49:06 Don’t Wallow in Bad Decisions50:21 Final Thoughts🔗 OTHER LINKS 🔗Get $10 Filament: https://tinyurl.com/bdcjjc9mOur CAD Software (Use Code "Slant3d" for 10% OFF): https://tinyurl.com/pc2r8wcvGrease your Printer with OilSticks: https://tinyurl.com/5ftna32sAbout Slant 3D🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets FlexibilitySlant 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 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.⚙️ 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.Produced by Geometry Media #3dprinting #Slant3D #CNCKitchen #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrintingBusiness #businesslessons #founderadvice #teamculture #printfarm #businessgrowth #PrintFarm #BumpMesh #OpenSource #Teleport3D #SlantBox

    51 min

  5. May 3

    Interview with CNC Kitchen | Slant 3D Podcast Ep 153

    This week on the Slant 3D Podcast, we sit down with Stefan from CNC Kitchen for a deep conversation about engineering content, 3D printing education, open-source tools, YouTube production, and building a real product business around a technical audience. Before the interview, we cover the latest 3D printing news and updates, including Bambu Studio color mixing, Desktop Metal assets being used with Oak Ridge National Lab for AI-enabled manufacturing, the SlantBox concept, OilStick production updates, Teleport pricing improvements, direct Etsy listing, photo prototypes, and Portals upgrades. Then we dive into CNC Kitchen’s process: how Bump Mesh was built with AI-assisted coding, why open-source software is harder than it looks, how Stefan structures technical YouTube videos, what it takes to turn a niche engineering channel into a full-time business, and how the CNC Kitchen store grew from heat-set inserts into a real product operation. #3DPrinting #Slant3D #CNCKitchen #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrintingBusiness #PrintFarm #BumpMesh #OpenSource #Teleport3D #SlantBox 00:00 Intro00:25 Bambu Color Mixing05:18 Desktop Metal & Oak Ridge08:17 SlantBox Update15:32 OilStick & Teleport Updates22:26 Photo Prototype & Portals24:44 CNC Kitchen Interview25:54 Bump Mesh27:40 AI Coding Tools32:28 YouTube Production Process35:53 Technical Storytelling38:38 Growing CNC Kitchen43:20 Going Full-Time49:23 CNC Kitchen Store53:22 US Fulfillment & Tariffs57:02 Scaling the Business01:04:13 Building Useful Products01:11:34 Why Stefan Started YouTube01:14:37 Testing 3D Prints01:17:03 Maker Community01:21:25 Closing Thoughts

    1h 22m
  6. Home Metal 3D Printing | List Products from Teleport | Life with ADHD Ep 152

    Apr 26

    Home Metal 3D Printing | List Products from Teleport | Life with ADHD Ep 152

    3D printing is shifting fast—and this week proves it. We break down the rise of home metal 3D printing, including a new desktop SLM machine that brings industrial-level manufacturing closer than ever. At the same time, industry data shows massive growth in consumer printers, while military demand is reshaping the future of additive manufacturing. On the business side, Teleport just unlocked a major update—allowing you to list products directly to Etsy without leaving the platform. This changes how print-on-demand sellers operate and simplifies scaling a 3D printing business. We also cover what it’s actually like running and growing a 3D printing company—from shipping Tangled filament and scaling OilStick, to building systems that keep everything moving. Finally, we get into something more personal: life as an ADHD entrepreneur. What actually works, what doesn’t, and how structure, exercise, and systems make it possible to stay productive. If you’re building in 3D printing—this episode connects the tech, the business, and the reality behind it. 00:00 Home Metal 3D Printer News01:00 Teleport Overview & POD Scaling02:00 3D Printing Industry Growth Data04:40 Consumer vs Industrial Market Shift05:10 Military Demand Driving 3D Printing09:30 Desktop Metal SLM Machine Breakdown13:00 Tangled, OilStick, Company Updates14:20 Teleport Photo Prototype Feature18:10 List Products to Etsy Directly20:40 Slant Box & Scaling Production21:30 ADHD as an Entrepreneur24:50 Exercise, Diet, Focus Systems33:00 Why Calendar > To-Do Lists36:20 Structuring ADHD for Productivity44:30 ADHD is a Tool, Not an Excuse #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #printondemand #podbusiness #teleport3d #metal3dprinting #entrepreneurship #adhd #3dprintingbusiness #manufacturing

    55 min

  7. Apr 19

    We Build a Parts Platform for Robot Companies | Print Farms Are Dead | Slant 3D Podcast Ep 151

    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

    43 min

  8. Apr 12

    NanoDimension Becomes Markforged? | Industry Shakeup | Ep 150

    In this episode of the Slant 3D Podcast, we break down the Nano Dimension shakeup and what it means for the future of industrial 3D printing. We also talk about growing regulation around 3D printing, why the industry struggles with politics, and what actually needs to happen moving forward.We cover updates on Tangled filament and OilStick, plus a new upcoming product aimed at solving major print farm pain points.Finally, we dive into product-market fit—what it really means, how to recognize it, and why most businesses never actually hit it.00:00 Intro00:50 Teleport sponsor01:50 Nano Dimension shakeup05:00 Industry impact & future09:00 3D printing regulation12:30 What the industry should do20:00 Tangled & OilStick updates21:30 New product teaser23:20 Product-market fit explained27:00 Real examples & growth34:00 Final thoughts🔗 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_affiliate

    37 min
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