3D Printing is a “hot new” technology that many businesses are using today. We offer 2 introductory classes on 3D Printing: PRN3D and CAD101.

PRN3D: 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing, or 3D Printing as it is more commonly known, is becoming very popular not just in manufacturing, but also in the medical, aviation and educational industries. There is even a market for home hobbyists. In this introductory class, discover what all the buzz is about.

Topics include:

• 3D printing terminology
• 3D printer technologies
• Types of filament available
• 3D scanners
• Photogammetry (taking pictures of an object to create the 3D image file)
• The difference between CAD programs and Slicing programs

CAD101: Computer Aided Design for 3D Printing

In order to create an object with a 3D printer, it must first be created digitally. That is where Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs come in. We will take a look at a couple of popular CAD programs and learn the basics of them. In addition, we look at a couple of popular Slicing programs. The slicing program is what interacts with the actual 3D printer – turning your design into the G-Code that the printer understands.

Topics include:

• Tinkercad
• Fusion 360
• Meshmixer
• Cura
• Troubleshooting print failures