Category Archives: 3D Printing

Tiles and Sardines

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Leigh Sparks

For those who catch up with me on Twitter, a few weeks ago we had a long weekend in Lisbon – no, not for Eurovision – and I said I would do a post on retail things of interest we … Continue reading →

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Todmorden, Bruntsfield, Little Salkeld …. Local in Action

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Leigh Sparks

Many will know of the Incredible Edible Todmorden story – I mentioned Pam Warhurst’s presentation at Scotland’s Towns Conference a few posts ago – and some may have got involved in the Kickstarter crowdfunding of a book about their experiences, … Continue reading →

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3D (Retail) World?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Leigh Sparks

I’ve been fortunate enough to spend extended periods of time in the USA on research leave and exchanges. In each case we have gained enormously from the experiences in so many ways. We have also gained in more functional ways. … Continue reading →

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