2023-02-10
During three Wednesday afternoons in March, we offer a free course that gives you the tools to go from idea to finished prototype. The course gives you basic theoretical knowledge in 3D printing in combination with practical exercises.
Experienced course leader with an eye for technology and business
Jan Björn is a civil engineer and business coach. He has more than 15 years of experience in electronics, hardware-related programming, 3D printing and prototyping. Jan has previously supported several entrepreneurs on their development journey and now you have the opportunity to get him as a sounding board for your particular product idea.
Prerequisites
Unlike our basic course in 3D printing, this is aimed at those who have prior knowledge of design and CAD software.
The structure
The course is in three parts and will be held on Wednesday afternoons between 14-17 at Innovatum Science Park's Makerspace. Registration means participation on all three occasions.
How does a 3D printer work and what is needed to 3D print? Here you will get a basic overview of the 3D printer and its components. We go through different types of 3D printers and what distinguishes them. We get to know different materials and their properties. We also get an introduction to how slicing works and a review of slicer programs used to convert a CAD model into something that can be printed.
March 8, 14:00 - 17:00
From design to finished 3D print. We go through how you can optimize your production to print faster, better looking and stronger. There will be a deep dive into slicer parameters and their impact on print time, strength and appearance. We also go through tuning, maintenance and upgrading of 3D printers to achieve increased reliability and print quality.
After this session, we will take a few weeks break with homework to print as much as possible and collect questions for the last session.
March 29, 14:00 - 17:00
Now you get the chance to brainstorm problems and ask the questions and thoughts you have collected in connection with the homework. The course ends with a review of automation of Printing (software solutions / mechanical upgrades) and further immersion in slicers.
