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3D Printing Comes To Harrisonburg With Hatch3D

Hatch3D is the one-of-a-kind place for a unique gift that will last a lifetime.

Becca Moore
Dec 28, 2015
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3D Printing Comes To Harrisonburg With Hatch3D

Most have heard about 3D printing and the cool things it can do, but not everyone has heard about the applications it can be used for in everyday life. Hatch3D in downtown Harrisonburg is a full service 3D design, scan, and print shop. This place can take ideas, or concepts and turn them into real objects. Here are just some of the things that they can do for you!

Custom parts/pieces to almost anything

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Prototypes

Replicating an object

Creating 3D files from scratch

3D scanning

Creating memories with "Shelfies"....

And What are Shelfies?


A "Shelfie" is a 3D printed version of yourself (or any other person that you can think of)! The amazing 3D scanning technology captures every detail in your 3D scan and transforms it into a memory that can last forever.

People get "Shelfies" made of either themselves or loved ones to capture a moment. Sports, graduations, weddings, and costumes are just some of the "Shelfie" ideas I've seen, but they really leave it up to your imagination. Hatch3D welcomes everyone to come in and watch 3D printing in action, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful with all things 3D printing related.

Hatch3D has helped several JMU students, such as a project on new wearable technology. Hatch3D designed and created prototypes for SMAD, ISAT, and many other JMU majors, which amazed the whole class. Personally, I think the coolest thing they do there is the "Shelfie" as mentioned earlier. A "Shelfie" is a miniature, lifelike 3D replica of someone.

It is truly amazing how 3D printing supports people's hobbies, work, and creativity. I would highly recommend to everyone to check out Hatch3D. You will be amazed!

Visit www.hatch3dva.com to get more information or visit 128 West Market Street, Suite 101, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (right by Union Station Restaurant) yourself!

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