Show HN: Pinterest for 3D Printing

Show HN: Pinterest for 3D Printing(thre3d.com)

23 points by kenjinp 12 years ago | 8 comments

Just FYI for others, you need to scroll __UP__ for more details about the company. I initially thought that this was just a pinterest clone for 3D objects, but there is more to their business model.

To the OP:

> Looks like a well put together website. Kudos!

> I feel it is a bit limiting to call it "Pinterest for 3D printing." perhaps Etsy+ Yelp for 3D printing might be a better description despite the fact that you all aren't really carrying inventory.

> I love that there are multiple options with regard to materials / printers / consulting companies / etc. and most other complementary services that might be relevant to your users. Also love the option for reviews.

Looks really good!

eric_khun 12 years ago | |

Thank you for your feedbacks! We really appreciate.

unwind 12 years ago |

Nice! Always inspiring to see what people who are in possession of those magical-sounding devices use them for. Oh, if I only had a garage ... :)

It was a bit strange that in the gallery all the text associated with each "tile" was about the creator and the hardware, with no mention of what it is I'm looking at.

bhouston 12 years ago |

Nice. You should add http://Clara.io to the list of 3D design software available for STLs. :)

kenjinp 12 years ago | |

Good catch! I'll ask them to sign up so they can post a listing :D

edit: YOU should sign up and post! Haha

ecesena 12 years ago |

semi-OT: +1 for the domain name, thought it may be a bit hard to remember

eric_khun 12 years ago | |

Yes. We had a long debate about the domain name. What's your thoughts? Do you think we should buy one easier to remember?

ecesena 12 years ago | | |

I can't teach: theneeds is for sure hard as well, you never know if it's one word or 2 (e.g. searching in the app store), if there's an "s" in the end or not (maybe for native eng it's easier, not in general).

Yours is cool in a "nerd" sense, but I'm not sure that the "simple man" get it immediately. As always, it probably hardly depends on who you're targeting...