Author Archives: Steve Robinson

Why We Said No to Hidden Fees: The Story Behind Minarium’s Founding

Minarium Founder Rob Walczak has always loved miniatures. Not just printing them or painting them, but the hunt for that perfect sculpt, the one that fits exactly what you’re imagining. That passion for collecting is what eventually led him to … Read More

Could New 3D Printing Laws Accidentally Target Your Miniature Business?

Four US states and the American Congress are now moving to regulate what 3D printing files you may legally possess, what firmware your machine may run, and whether your printer is permitted to operate without government surveillance. The goal is … Read More

Minarium Web App Upgrade: Your New Creator Hub Is Live

The Minarium Creator Hub is live! Built based on invaluable feedback from our seller community, the upgraded creator page has been redesigned to help buyers (1) find your best work faster (2) stay engaged between releases and (3) reach you … Read More

Four Questions the 3D Printing Community Should Keep Asking After the MyMiniFactory AMA

On February 17th, the MyMiniFactory and Thingiverse teams hosted a live Q&A on Crowdcast to take questions from the community following the acquisition announcement. The session ran for over two hours, and by most accounts, the community appreciated the team’s … Read More

MyMiniFactory Bought Thingiverse. What 3D Printing Creators Should Be Demanding Now.

The 3D printing community woke up on February 12th to news that few saw coming. MyMiniFactory had acquired Thingiverse, the oldest and largest 3D file-sharing platform on the internet, from Ultimaker. With over 8 million users and a library of … Read More