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Test, work, try to break it, test, work, repeat. Lately, it’s been feeling like Groundhog’s day at the Proto-Storm Shop but we have made some serious progress. All of the main features are fully functional and we are currently in the “polish stage” of the extra features. #makersgonnamake #polish #manufacturers #qc https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Kh1z_Ht-s/?igshid=snvgi9acfvs4

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Oh boy! Just picked up the reminder of the plastics we needed for our orders. We are still working on the programming but we should be pretty close. Until then, we’ll finish packaging everything up! #makersgonnamake #production #thermoforming #create https://www.instagram.com/p/B091JKuH608/?igshid=avii3jp3dgid

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Rocking that gunmetal powder coat on the new all steel chassis for our desktop thermoformer. This thing is seriously tough and sturdy! Can’t wait to get these rolling out the door. It’s been a long road and we still have a bit to go but I know you all are going to be super happy with the quality! @masic_industries #maker #thermoforming #build #powdercoating https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TqBFhHJ8K/?igshid=dqn58q74rvzt

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Build bay Tuesday! Here is our new build bay on the units we are building. We are using a thick flexible foam gasket with a precision laser cut acrylic top piece. The foam allows for compression while the acrylic top provides an excellent sealing surface. #makersgonnamake #thermoforming #lasercutting #plastic https://www.instagram.com/p/B0QzAsKHdve/?igshid=1d4x8gyxeh1qn

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Hey all, sorry for the radio silence! We have been hard at work getting these units out together and haven’t had much time to get on the gram. We basically have all of the units 80% assembled and are just working through some fitment issues and a couple programming bugs. All this week, we are going to attempt to showcase some of the improvements we made. First up are the Cerekoted handles! @masic_industries hooked us up with the perfect color to match our units. The heat resistance on this coating is amazing. Heck, if this coating is good enough for firearms, we think it should put up with all of the abuse that any maker can throw at them. #thermoforming #maker #cerakote #quality https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Md8GknBXs/?igshid=1roz1a8cyly7d

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In the Proto-Storm lab making some tasty gummy bear Jell-O shots! Who knew cinnamon bears made such great thermoforming templates! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo2NdWhgEGz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dsjgtqex3zan

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We like cars! Especially RC cars! How many of you have wanted to make your own RC car body? #rc #rccar #rccars #radio #radiocontrol #customrc #rcbodycustoms #rcbody #builtnotbought #thermoform #vacuumforming #racecar #modelcarsofinstagram #modelcars https://www.instagram.com/p/BouV6IPgZGm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ym5pq7gop9tx

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It’s fun to look back at some of the cool projects we’ve made! We are hard at work trying a ton of other things on our Thermo-Rig. Comment and let us know if there is anything that you’d like to see! https://www.instagram.com/p/BopJqEgAf9D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1797g1bxwrime

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Did someone say Frisbee? #frisbee #homemade #diy #thermoformer #thermoforming #thermoplastic #hips #polystyrene #micromanufacturing #manufacturing #etsy #throwitback #affordable #3dprinting #3dprinter #templates #casting https://www.instagram.com/p/BomfSWogiw1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ij63h64f91ps

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Not too shabby for the first day but we still need your help to bring the Thermo-Rig to makers everywhere! Even if you aren’t able to back us, a share or shout out is always appreciated. Thank you all so much for your support thus far! Here’s to another 35 days on kick starter! 🍻 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bofbj8gn1Tw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s7i6ibeun6y8

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Meet the Thermo-Rig: a whole new way for makers, hobbyist, professionals and educators to bring their creations to life. 3D printers now have a new best friend. https://www.instagram.com/p/BodHsimgAhA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=34s82gpsjkrp

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Hey everyone! We are now live on Kickstarter! Go check us out and pick up your new desktop thermoformer today! We can’t wait to see what you build. https://kck.st/2Nh7ag4 https://www.instagram.com/p/BoceJRandpV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cr7tn5dekrni

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Building cool concrete products is super easy with a thermoformer! https://www.instagram.com/p/Boaj_agATi2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=148c8r38hgf3p

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Had a great time sharing the Thermo-Rig with everyone at the Eugene Maker Fair. It was awesome to see so many makers enjoy are creation, both young and old! Thanks to everyone who came out! https://www.instagram.com/p/BoX62mGgpEg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8d4m1c8w7amd

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We’re out here at the Eugene Maker Faire! Come hang out with us, make some cool stuff and win a free shirt! https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUa-7JgPYw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=edunw34drpfa

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Getting all cleaned up with some custom soap! Thanks to the Thermo-Rig, we can make soaps in pretty much any shape! 😁 #handmade #makermovement #redefiningcreation #maker #thermoplastic #craft #diy #techtool #creativity #diywithme #redefiningcreation #thermoforming #vacuumforming #thermoplastics #thermoformer #Soap #build #dupilcate #newcollection #diyprojects #decor #tabletop #imagination #3dart #tech #bath #bathbomb #innovation #bathtime #soapmaking #clean #cleansing https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRvymQg62g/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=avz94xizrloe

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Fall is in the air and is also the theme for our next project. We’ll have a “how to” write up on our website very soon! #3ddesign #design #handmade #makermovement #redefiningcreation #maker #thermoplastic #craft #diy #techtool #creativity #makerfaire #diywithme #redefiningcreation #thermoforming #vacuumforming #thermoplastics #thermoformer #Concrete #build #dupilcate # newcollection #diyprojects #decor #tabletop #imagination #3dart #tech #prototype #science #innovation #edge #concretedesign https://www.instagram.com/p/BoInnk3AHix/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o0cclmlcde35