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Designing for Zero Inventory: How Paul Couderc’s 3D Printed Home Decor Became a Commercial Licensing Success on Cubee
Discover how Paul, the designer behind Cornichon Design, built a successful 3D printed home decor business using Cubee’s zero inventory model. His sculptural lamps are not only beautiful and printable on consumer-grade machines — they’re optimised for commercial licensing, fast fulfilment, and premium materials. Learn how his design strategy enables sellers to scale sustainable, on-demand product businesses with ease.
Benoit Valin
Apr 25, 20255 min read


Crafting Meaning and Form: The Vision and Innovation of Charles Regaud
Charles Regaud’s 3D-printed designs combine purpose, beauty, and brand identity—reshaping how we think about independent product design.
Benoit Valin
Apr 16, 20256 min read


Want to Sell Your 3D Prints in Shops? Here’s How—Without a Sales Pitch
Tired of awkward cold pitches? This expert session reveals how 3D printing entrepreneurs can land retail partners by using indirect, trust-based tactics. From turning photography into a relationship starter to offering Hive+ ultra-limited collections that boutiques can’t resist, the strategy is simple: be discovered, not pushy. What you’ll learn: • Why smaller retailers are your best entry point • How to pitch without pitching—and still get shelf space • The magic of Hive+ co
Benoit Valin
Apr 14, 20251 min read


How to Create a High-Converting Etsy Listing: A Practical Guide from Sam Erickson (3DDB)
Master Etsy listings that convert: strong titles, sharp photos, smart variations, and friction-free personalisation—for 3D print sellers.
Benoit Valin
Mar 31, 20251 min read


Most 3D makers are great at printing—not pitching. Want to change that?
Craft 30-second pitches that grow your 3D print business—hook, proof, action. Master it and make every chat a conversion opportunity.
Benoit Valin
Mar 26, 20251 min read


How to Run a 70-Machine 3D Print Farm Without Losing Control
Bar Kirshner from Nisko Group shares the exact systems he uses to keep a 70+ machine print farm humming—without burnout, chaos, or lost data. From morning rituals and maintenance routines to crisis-proof data workflows, this episode is your blueprint for scale-ready operations. You’ll discover how to: Schedule your day to maximise output and solve problems Lock product data to avoid version chaos Print consistently—even when tech changes Turn R&D experiments into production-r
Benoit Valin
Mar 18, 20251 min read


Running Facebook Ads That Actually Sell Your 3D Prints
Uriah Meadan explains how to run Meta ad campaigns that convert—using synced catalogues, smart segmentation, and event targeting.
Benoit Valin
Mar 15, 20251 min read


How to Own Your Funnel: Uriah Meadan’s Digital Marketing Playbook for 3D Print Sellers
Build funnels you own. Uriah Meadan shares how 3D print businesses can capture leads, use Meta tools, and avoid over-reliance on Facebook.
Benoit Valin
Mar 9, 20251 min read


Your Ad Spend Mistakes Are Costing You Thousands—Here’s How to Fix Them
Your ad spend mistakes are costing you thousands! Learn how to fix them, boost sales, and cover your Cubee subscription with smart marketing
Benoit Valin
Mar 9, 20251 min read


Want your 3D prints to rank as Etsy bestsellers?
Sam Erickson, founder of 3DDB and top 1% Etsy seller, shares the exact strategies he uses to dominate Etsy search and turn new listings into revenue-generating machines. In this practical, high-impact session, you'll learn how to validate ideas before printing, optimise for Etsy’s gift-focused search, and use data (not guesswork) to decide which listings deserve your time and money. You’ll walk away knowing how to: Avoid burnout by validating product demand first Use Etsy’s a
Benoit Valin
Mar 4, 20251 min read
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