3D Printing Certification (Members Only)

PART OF HARTFORD INNOVATION WEEK! [Learn More]

Date/Time: Monday, September 25, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Prerequisites: Members Only

Credentials: 3D Printing Certification

Learn to print successfully more often! 3D printing or "Additive Manufacturing," is useful for hobbyists and professionals alike. Learn to slice a 3D file using a slicer/CAM software and put the code onto a printer to create incredible designs.

The course content includes:

• Best practices for slicing
• Where to find models for printing
• Overview of what can and cannot be printed on our machines
• Policies for machine use
• Basic troubleshooting

This program allows for one hour of instruction and one hour of printing and troubleshooting with the 3D Printers.

Materials Included: We have a variety colors and brands of PLA/PLA+ plastic and our computers are equipped with software such as UltiMaker Cura and PrusaSlicer. You're welcome to bring a laptop, or bring your own PLA/PLA+. For this basics class, do not bring other filament types, as this class does not cover alternate styles of filament plastics.