Intro To 3D Printing Class in Portland, Maine

Length: 3 hours
Class Fee: $105

This 3-hour class will teach how 3D printers work, and design techniques to ensure successful prints. We will also cover material selection and handling, print setup, post-processing, and design for manufacture. Students will learn how to design parts in CAD software, prepare for printing using 3D “slicer” software, and then print the parts on Factory 3’s printers. No technical background is required. Students may choose to follow along with software demonstrations on their own computer.

About the instructor:
Spencer Rubin is a maker with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design from the University of Virginia. He has worked in education and construction and gained a variety of technical and creative skills from robotics and 3D printing to planning dangerous work and inspecting tools. Spencer enjoys learning new skills, problem solving, making art, and spending time outdoors with his partner Anneka and their dog, Acorn.