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WHO

Individuals keen on acquiring fresh 3D printing expertise or enhancing their current skill set.

WHAT

Delve into the essentials of 3D design and the gain new skills in the world of additive manufacturing

COST

£95 Inc VAT

DURATION

1 Day

Overview

Explore the possibilities of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in this comprehensive short course made for beginners.

 

This course will help you demystify the intricacies of 3D printing technology, processes, and applications. You’ll get to know the fundamentals so you can start taking advantage of the transformative possibilities of additive manufacturing.

About the course

Discover the world of 3D printing with the introductory course! Learn about the technology processes, materials, and applications of 3D printing and unlock the potential of additive manufacturing for your workflows.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the basics of 3D printing technology and processes.
  • Be familiar with the different types of 3D printers and materials.
  • Explore the different applications of 3D printing, from prototyping to manufacturing.
  • Understand the advantages and limitations of 3D printing compared to traditional manufacturing.

What you will learn

Get a foundational understanding of 3D printing technology and processes so you can start experimenting in your own work.

 

You’ll familiarise yourself with the diverse array of 3D printers and materials available, helping you understand the advantages and disadvantages of their distinct functionalities.

 

Delve into the numerous applications of 3D printing, from rapid prototyping to full-scale manufacturing and understand how and when to utilise it compared with traditional techniques.

Short course stories

You learn about the processes, the software behind it alongside the technology and industry side of things to provide that background information.

Jamie Jackson – Salt Road

We saw all the different printers and all the different ways of doing it. As an overview it gave you a good perspective.

Mitesh Parmar – Wellspace Architects

Meet your STEAMhouse trainer

Paul Barlow is the Senior Digital Manufacturing Technician at STEAMhouse Birmingham, where he assists members in their digital manufacturing projects and manages the 3D print farm and CNC equipment.

 

With years of experience in manufacturing engineering, he has a strong foundation in making processes and materials that he brings to his creative work. Paul is particularly skilled in interior and architectural design, with a specialisation in architectural and kiln-formed glass. As a practitioner, he uses his extensive knowledge to push the boundaries of creative expression and bring innovative ideas to life.

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