Author Archives: Mark Mizen

About Mark Mizen

I have over twenty years professional experience in all aspects of photography and digital imaging. I am Chair of the ISO WG5 TG2 committee responsible for physical properties and durability of imaging material and am currently with HID Global working on systems for security printing for IDs, licenses, and credit cards. Previously, I was Director of Digital Development at Creative Memories from 2009 to 2012 and was responsible for the Creative Memories digital products and services. I also established and directed the Creative Memories Technology Center, which evaluated new products prior to product introduction, assisted with production difficulties, and provided technical information to support product sales.

Skol, Vikings

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Mark Mizen

If only the Vikings had 3D printers! 3D printers make creating a Viking helmet as easy as pushing the start button on the printer. The magic of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) transforms a roll of filament into a fully formed … Continue reading →

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Graduation!

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Mark Mizen

I thought I was through with school when I received my Ph.D. from M.I.T., but that was not the case. Today I received my Additive Manufacturing Designer Advanced Technical Certificate from Hennepin Technical College. I am looking forward to new … Continue reading →

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3D Hedgehog Pen Holder

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Mark Mizen

I designed a Hedgehog pen holder for a class project and printed the design in default white. My wife liked it and said she wanted one in pink. Fortunately, 3D printers don’t care what color filament you use. Many colors … Continue reading →

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Alien Artifact Found in northern Mexico

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Mark Mizen

Aliens have visited Earth three times, having built the Egyptian pyramids 4600 years ago, the Mayan pyramids 3000 years ago, and the Aztec pyramids approximately 1000 years ago. The alien theory was unproven until recently when scientists from M.I.T. unearthed … Continue reading →

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Hedgehog Trump

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Mark Mizen

Hedgehog Trump is my contribution to the menagerie of Trump-inspired creations. To understand Hedgehog Trump we need to understand more about hedgehogs. There are seventeen species of hedgehog found throughout parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and in New Zealand … Continue reading →

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Central Cares for Creation

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Mark Mizen

A Message from Central’s C3 TeamDid you know? Note: I compiled this information for the Spirit, Central Lutheran Minneapolis, March 2024.

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How to Repair a Fence

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Mizen

The beauty of 3D printing is that you can print out the exact part you need, even when it is notcommercially available. In my case, the ground in my backyard had shifted resulting in portions of the fence on top … Continue reading →

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The Failure of LinkedIn

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Mark Mizen

The failure of LinkedIn is imminent. Here’s why. LinkedIn is a social networking site, and it is now restricting new invitations to five per month. I’m not sure if it is restricting invitations for everyone or if it is just … Continue reading →

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My First Bunny

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Mark Mizen

As part of a class I am taking on Additive Manufacturing, I now have a 3D printer in my basement, actually a Creality Ender 3-S1Pro. In class, we assembled the printer, made a test print, upgraded the springs, and then … Continue reading →

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New Efforts to Ban PVC!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Mark Mizen

It is with great excitement that I read Plastics Reckoning: PVC Is Ubiquitous, But Maybe Not for Long in YaleEnvironment360. “Last November, a coalition of non-governmental organizations called on the European Commission to phase out PVC by 2030. And in December, the … Continue reading →

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