Think you have what it takes to teach the world how to 3D print? You now have your chance to prove it and win an Infinity3D Printer from Vancouver based Revolution Printers in the process. To prepare for launch of iHive3D.com, the self-described “world’s first online learning website dedicated to 3D printing”, Canada based Joom Inc’ has organized an online video contest open to 3D printing pros who want to show what they got in terms of 3D printing capabilities.
The contest, which will likely contribute to add quality video material to Hive3D.com’s database ahead of launch, is open to all who will submit a 3 to 10 minute clip that will “educate, demonstrate, show, describe, represent with images, words, music or other an example or experience with 3D printers, 3D scanners, 3D design software, 3D processes and any 3D hardware” (full contest rules can be found on the official contest page).
Hive3D’s panel of judges will select the semi-finalists among all the submissions received by June 2014 and then the 3D printing community will be asked to vote online for the best video. The winner will be awarded the the Infinity 3D printer, valued at $1,875.
In this early phase of the consumer industry, 3D printing education is playing a fundamental role both in driving revenues for young companies and raising awareness on the new possibilities that 3D printing can offer. So far this has been accomplished mainly at a local level; Hive3D’s project is the first to tackle the issue globally through an education-centered online portal.
The website intends to be a resource where both pros and newcomers will be able to find necessary information and video tutorials for learning the basics or solving complex 3D printing issues. Users will also be able to earn money by providing superior quality services or by uploading and selling 3D designs. The website’s motto is “collabor…make” and the “collabormaktion” starts now.
