SD Mines and B9Creations 3D Printers Team Up to Stop Counterfeiting
Counterfeiting is predicted to drain US $4.2 trillion from the global economy by 2022, and can negatively affect virtually every economic sector, often with fatal consequences. Not only is currency a target for counterfeiting, but also pharmaceuticals, legal documents like bank notes, high-priced art, historical artifacts, consumer electronics, and even wearable apparel and accessories. In response, huge steps are being made by South Dakota School of Mines and Technology researchers and...
How a Designer Crafted an Out-of-the-Box Jewelry Business
At the same time that Mike Joyce, Founder of B9Creations, had dreams of creating a 3D printer that would change the way people operated and innovated, Trevor Vipond was dreaming about his future in 3D design, creating and designing in ways that others had never done before. It was this common purpose that made a perfect fit – a company striving to make it easier for creators to create, and a creator aiming to make a career of showcasing his truly unique flair.
Reproducing an Heirloom Ring with the B9 Scan 350, 3D Scanner
Kyle and his fiancé walked into Irelia Fine Jewelry, having spent several days visiting jewelry stores trying to find a way to replicate his grandmother’s beautiful ring. Immediately, Fernando and Irelia Cortes, owners ofIrelia Fine JewelryandRed Door Distributions, set to work proving that this seemingly impossible process of creating an exact replica was indeed possible – through the use of B9Creations' first-generation 3D scanner, the B9 Scan 350, and theB9 Core Series, a process...
Saving Magnum Enterprises Over $15K
When Dan Smith, owner of Magnum Enterprises, LLC., went to the injection molding company that had been creating his plastic parts for years, he never expected that they would misplace one of his molds and have no technical drawing to recreate it. So Dan came to us. And within 24 hours, had a nearly perfect copy of his parts scanned with our B9 Scan 350 and printed on a B9 Core 550. After experiencing the opportunities of 3D printing first hand, Dan decided to purchase the B9 Scan 350 along with...
The B9 Core Series Earned This Lifelong Customer $15K in a Day
A year ago, we published a case study about one of our most loyal and spirited customers Frank Kapplow whose bet on 3D printing advanced his business. Now, a short year later, Frank’s wholesale and retail jewelry store is thriving with his purchase of the new B9 Core 550.
How FireWorks Gallery Provides Truly Unique Jewelry
In the port town of Halifax, Nova Scotia, FireWorks Gallery has been operating for 40 years, carrying hand-selected jewelry from artists all over the world and creating their own custom jewelry for customers in-house. FireWorks Gallery prides themselves on offering pieces that are distinctly unique, an aim achieved with the help of a B9 Core Series 3D printer.
From Retail to Wholesale, Oscar's 3D Printing Solution
Oscar Valencia, President of Diamonds Inc. and Master Casting and Cad, not only has his own thriving storefront jewelry business located in the heart of Chicago, but also maintains an in-house business, casting and repairing pieces for jewelers nationwide. Surrounded by 180 other jewelers under the same roof, the environment encourages Oscar and his team to find ways to stand out and prove their value. Their solution? The B9 Core Series 3D printer.
