Case Studies

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. 

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 of Irelia Fine Jewelry and Red Door Distributions, set to work proving that this seemingly impossible process of creating an exact replica was indeed possible – through the use of a B9 Scan 350 and a B9 Core Series, a process familiar to Fernando.

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...

Military dog tags are highly personal, an ID as unique as its user and a silent statement of their commitment. For a soldier facing the unthinkable, they serve as a reminder that they will not be forgotten. They will not be unknown.

When Kurt came into Irelia Fine Jewelry, it was with a mission of his own.

Kurt was challenged with replicating a cherished heirloom – his client’s dog tag, a vintage, hand-stamped sheet metal treasure over 60 years old.

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.

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.

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.

Neugebauer’s Fine Jewelry is a historic jeweler located in the heart of the Midwest, specializing in a variety of custom requests and repairs. Frustrated by the delays caused by their old methods of milling, Neugebauer’s invested in the B9 Core 530 for its speed, ease-of-use, and value. Find out how this local jeweler drove profits and growth with the best 3D printer for jewelry casting.

Frank Kapplow, owner of Delmas Diamonds & Jewelers of Tallahassee, FL, has been in jewelry manufacturing for 42 years. While Frank does full in-house manufacturing, he also specializes in both repairs and custom designs, earning Delmas Diamonds and Jewelers the trust of its customers as well as some of the world’s leading jewelry designers.