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Introduction to 3D Printing
December 12, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Introduction to 3D Printing with 757 Makerspace. This workshop is designed to introduce beginners to the art of working level knowledge of 3D printing. We will cover a brief overview of design software, locations for models and how to use effectively work with the 3D Printers available at 757 Makerspace.
Class discussions include:
– 3D Printing History
– How 3D Printing Works
– FDM Fused Deposition Modeling aka filament printing
– New filaments, why & when you should use them, their costs and limitations
– Use of a Slicer program that turns your design into information the 3D printer uses to make your model
– How to optimize the print
– Problems & issues that can occur during printing, how to troubleshoot & deal with them
– Sites with “ready made” free designs
– Basic information on doing your own designs that will be a good introduction to our Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Modeling courses.
– Types of 3D printer technology available to the makers & small business entrepreneurs
Location: 757 Makerspace The Dream Factory
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm, please arrive a few minutes before to get in and setup
Cost: $40 per
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StartWheel’s mission is to centralize and mobilize efforts that foster the growth of entrepreneurism in our regional innovation economy. We aim to support and cultivate an entrepreneurial network in HRVA where talent, resources, information and leadership come together.