This course is for people who want to explore what 3D printing is and the potential it has to change the future of design and manufacturing. It will enable you to understand how 3D printing works, its benefits and limitations and the kind of objects that you can print.
Over the three weeks you will learn about:
- Types of 3D printer
- Types of filament and print materials
- Downloading printable files from open source websites
- How a file is prepared for printing
This course is a basic introduction to the potential of 3D printing. For those who want to follow up this introductory course, we also offer an advanced 3D printing course which enables students to design and print more complex designs and take their existing knowledge to a professional level.
Duration and start date: 3 weeks, November 2018
