One of the best parts of running a 3D printing business, is when customers come to us with an idea that is a little “out there”. So when a young customer came to see us at The Original Emporium with a very specific idea, we were excited to help turn her idea into a reality. […]
Right back at the beginning of our 3D printing business journey, we were approached by a local aeronautical engineering business. Their idea was to determine whether or not 3D printing could save them money on prototyping, that would normally cost them thousands to create using typical methods of manufacturing. The Challenge The client’s engineering team
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3D printing has become incredibly popular, with many schools incorporating them into their STEM curriculum. And, it makes sense to educate our future generations on this rapidly growing technology, because there is no doubt a long future ahead, and there are a vast. number of opportunities available for kids with a variety of interests from
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Since the very early days of Tidewater, Chris has been very headstrong that he wanted a Geometric range of products, because he has a “love of all things low poly”. So when he discovered Flowalistik’s Low Poly Pokemon range, it made so much sense to both of us that this should be part of it.
Chris has been running gaming events for almost a year now, and with two more planned for the upcoming months, alongside other bigger ambitions, it’s good to take some time to reflect on what we have learnt from the experience. Some mistakes have been made along the way, but as a team, we are learning
As a small business in a rapidly evolving technological industry, staying ahead means constantly adapting and innovating to offer our customers the best and highest-quality service possible. A year ago, we took a significant step by purchasing the Elegoo Saturn Resin 3D Printer, which enabled us to expand our range of resin-based products for tabletop
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In 2024, 3D Printing has become a great deal more accessible to a wider variety of people. Good quality printers are more affordable, and they are becoming easier to use. However, there is a lot of misconception about how exactly it works, so today we wanted to guide you through some of the basics of
One thing that we have learned since purchasing our 3D printers is that they can be cranky little buggers at times. To help you prolong the life of your cranky 3D printer, here are our five tips: 1. Keep Your Printer Clean Regularly clean your printer to prevent dust and debris from accumulating on the
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Our company Director and Head 3D Printer is often working away in the background, so I decided it was time to sit him down and ask him a few questions… What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Ever 3D-Printed? “A human heart. I haven’t actually made this one yet, but it’s in my Production Schedule at the
3D printing is an amazing technology that allows you to create anything you can imagine. However, like any other machine, 3D printers require regular maintenance and repair to function properly and produce high-quality prints. In this blog post, we will share some tips and tricks on how to keep your 3D printer in top condition
“Should I buy a 3D printer?” is a question that we have heard a lot at markets, in the shop and in general conversation. And, it makes a lot of sense because 3D printers are now a lot more reasonable in terms of cost, so it’s understandable that people are taking the idea of buying
If you have landed on this blog post, you probably don’t need us to tell you how awesome cosplay is for connecting with your favourite characters, your creativity, your individuality and other cosplayers. The biggest problem for many cosplayers, however, is where to source 3D printable cosplay models. You can of course design your
