Learn the basics of Additive Manufacturing at the Ion Prototyping Lab’s Intro to 3D Printing workshop.
Discover the potential of 3D printing as a powerful tool for rapid fabrication and prototyping. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge about Additive Manufacturing technologies and the operation of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers.
Fundamentals of CNC: Understand the principles behind Additive Manufacturing and its role in modern fabrication processes.
Design for 3D Printing: Explore how to optimize and prepare your digital files for successful, high-quality prints.
Slicing Techniques: Gain insight into slicing software, covering topics such as infill patterns, layer height resolution, and more to optimize your 3D prints.
Hands-On Experience: By the conclusion of this workshop, participants will have acquired the knowledge to prepare and operate a variety of consumer and industrial FDM printers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your prototyping skills and gain valuable experience in 3D printing. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Note: Experience with 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is helpful but not required. We encourage participants to bring their own laptops for a more personalized experience. All necessary materials, resources, and software information will be provided upon registration.
Ion District Parking Garage
Enter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking garage, located a block from the Ion. Parking in the Ion District Garage is free for the first two hours.
Red Parking Lot
Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot, located across the street from the Ion. This lot is for overflow guest parking and tenant parking and is free for the first three hours.
Information and access to pay online for parking in the Red Lot can be found here.
