Friends, What do Joe Holdeman's, "The Forever War," 3D printing and scale modeling have in common? If you are not familiar with the novel, you should really consider reading it.  It is about the futility of war, but also about the price some people pay for 'technical advancement.'  In the novel, a group of space … Continue reading JOE’S CORNER: Joe Holdeman’s, “The Forever War,” 3D Printing and Scale Modeling

Friends, I do not share these posts to FaceBook, mostly because I have received more than the usual push-back about posting 'personal' information on that cite.  That said, I have never kept these sort of things from you, so, if you are interested... I have been watching the industry change since I started TMD 25 … Continue reading 3.20.2026 JOE’S CORNER: Thoughts for the Future of TMD

Friends, I know TMD has been pretty quiet this year.  I blame me for this.  I was getting a little burned out (again).  This seems to be a cycle for me but, this time, instead of doing anything rash, I just let TMD motor along as best it could while I focused on some property … Continue reading 12.19.2025 JOE’S CORNER: TMD 1.3 in 2026!

Friends, I keep hearing from well-meaning friends and customers who urge me to move into 3D printing, and I keep trying to explain that I do not want to do this.  So, for the sake of those who may have an interest in MY OPINION on this matter, I offer the following: First, let me … Continue reading MY Opinion (MINE) on 3D Printing

Friends, I am not blind to my own faults (at least, not to most of them -- I hope).  I know that I am not the most steady of individuals when it comes to such things (and I even know why that is).  However, that said, I am trying to work on myself, and my … Continue reading THE PLAN FOR TMD’s FUTURE (As It Stands Now)