From the Archive
blog.df3d.com — 2014 to 2015
These are the original posts from our first chapter — written while we were building India's first B2C 3D printing marketplace. Short updates, press mentions, event notes, and product launches. Unedited history.
Partnering with 3D Print Service Providers
We partner with leading 3D print services around geographic locations for quick and reliable prints. If you are a 3D print service provider, get in touch.
df3d powers Dimension Alley with its cloud-based platform
DimensionAlley, a 3D printing café in Berlin, was powered by the df3d cloud platform 'cloudf3d' — a white-label platform for businesses to launch their own 3D printing operations.
Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo, Berlin 2014
The Inside 3D Printing Expo concluded in Berlin in March 2014. Our partner Dimension Alley had their stall at the Maker Pavilion. We gave a sneak preview of df3d to visitors.
df3d invited to participate in EU project BIMODIMA
Shortly after the Inside 3D Printing Expo in Berlin, we were invited to participate in a European Union project on demand-driven digital manufacturing — coordinated by Copenhagen Business School.
3D printed moulds for Terracotta artists
We created 3D printed moulds for Terracotta artists — traditional Indian designs as master casts for making your own plaster of paris moulds.
3D printed Jewellery Boxes
Customisable 3D printed jewellery boxes — personalise with the name of the person you want to gift to.
df3d in the Wohlers Report 2014
The Wohlers Report 2014 mentioned df3d in the India section. A significant recognition — the Wohlers Report is the definitive annual report on the global 3D printing industry.
df3d listed in 3dprintingindustry.com global directory
We have been listed in the global directory of 3dprintingindustry.com — one of the leading publications covering the 3D printing industry worldwide.
3D printed Mesh-in-Mesh LED Lamps
First from our range of 3D printed Mesh-in-Mesh customisable LED lamps — engrave your name or select any pattern.
At the IACC event on Building World Class Capabilities in Manufacturing
We were at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce event on Building World Class Capabilities in Manufacturing on 16 May 2014.
We are 3D printing sculptures
We 3D printed a Kathakali head. Traditional Indian art forms are a natural fit for 3D printing — complex geometry, cultural value, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Bangalore Makerspace and Open Source Creativity Event
We were at the Bangalore Makerspace and Open Source Creativity event — MakerMeet #3. At least 25 3D printer makers in Bangalore. Great fun interacting with the creative talent.
df3d on YourStory.com
YourStory covered df3d's cloud-based platform for designs and software for 3D printing. One of India's leading startup publications covered the Indian 3D printing marketplace.
Recycled plastic to make 3D printing filaments
A startup working on creating 3D printing filaments from recycled material from rag pickers and other sources — an interesting approach to sustainable 3D printing in India.
3D printing is driving the new wave of innovation in India
A 2014 YourStory piece on how 3D printing was driving innovation across Indian industries — the beginning of mainstream awareness in the Indian market.
YourStory TechSparks 2014
df3d was at TechSparks 2014 — YourStory's flagship technology conference. One of the larger startup events in India at the time.
Launching Tutor3d — 3D printing for education
Announcing the launch of Tutor3d.com: 3D printing for education, powered by df3d. Bringing 3D printing into Indian classrooms.
3dprint.com covers Cloudf3d
3dprint.com mentioned Cloudf3d in an article — covering our white-label cloud platform for 3D printing businesses.
Tutor3d mentioned in Inside3DP
Inside3DP covered Tutor3d — our initiative to introduce 3D printing to students in India.
Announcing our Customisable Store
The power of 3D printing — create your own objects at our Customisable Store. Personalise designs before ordering.
TED Talk: Avi Reichental on what's next in 3D printing
Avi Reichental of 3D Systems gave a TED Talk on the future of 3D printing — one of the more accessible explanations of the technology's potential from 2014.
df3d at NASSCOM Engineering Summit 2014
df3d was one of two startups shortlisted for presentation to the full forum at the NASSCOM Engineering Summit on 9 October 2014.
The LEAP engine with 3D printed parts takes off
GE's CFM LEAP engine — with fuel nozzles made by additive manufacturing — began its flight test programme. A landmark moment for industrial 3D printing.
df3d selected for YourStory TechSparks Tech30
df3d is proud to be part of the YourStory TechSparks Tech30 — a selection of 30 notable startups from the TechSparks 2014 cohort.
Launching our Metal 3D Printing Marketplace
We launched our Metal Store — 3D printed objects in Bronze, Brass with Gold Coating, and Silver. The beginning of our metal 3D printing offering.
df3d at TiE Bangalore Product Showcase
df3d was part of the TiE Bangalore product showcase — one of the prominent startup events in the Bangalore ecosystem.
Introducing the 3D Printed Beetle — Metal Marketplace
A 3D printed Beetle pendant — available in Bronze, Brass with Gold Coating, and Silver. The first piece in our premium metal collection.
df3d — one of TiE anthaprerana 2014 Top 30 startups
df3d was selected as one of TiE anthaprerana 2014's Top 30 startups — a recognition from one of India's most prominent entrepreneur networks.
Introducing Extrud3it — free of cost
We released a new feature called Extrud3it — a tool for extruding 2D shapes into 3D printable objects, available free of cost.