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    Practical Work Training with 3D-printers

    Welcome to the realm of 3D-printing!

    The course is organized as a one-day workshop, which should give an introduction to the world of 3D printing. No previous knowledge or experience is required to join this course.

    After the workshop, students should be able to individually use 3D printers to produce physical objects from digital files. Students will get familiar with the Ultimaker 3D printers and the Ultimaker Cura slicing software for print-file preparation. They will gain a better understanding of what 3D printing is and what it can be used for in practice. The course material provides additional links and resources for further learning and exploration.

    After the workshop completion, students are given access to an online calendar, which they can use to book the ADDLAB 3D printers for personal projects. For students who wish to obtain 1 ECTS, an additional exercise is given during the workshop.

    When

    Monday 10.10.2022 -  9:15 to 17:15

    Where

    9:15 to 12:00 - Lecture part: K1/R008: 202, Street address: Otakaari 4, Otaniemi

    12:00 to 13:15 - Lunch break

    13:15 to 17:15 - Practical part: ADDLAB, K4 building, Street address: Sähkömiehentie 4J, Otaniemi

    • Practical part will take place in two sessions as follows:
      Session 1 will be held from 13:15 to 15:15. (5-6 pair slots would be available)
      Session 2 will be held from 15:15 to 17:15. (5-6 pair slots would be available)
    • You will work in pairs.
    • You only need to participate in one Practical Session (Session 1 or Session 2)


    Before the workshop

    1. If possible, bring your personal laptop. You will get a guided tour to prepare your own files for 3D printing.
    2. Pre-install the most recent version of the Cura slicing software, available at: https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura
    3. Take a look at printable part sources, e.g., https://www.thingiverse.com/, and spend a few moments to explore the free printable models uploaded by individual makers of the relevant community. Download the .stl file(s) of at least one interesting object. Preferably choose something small; less than 7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm. Alternatively, if you have your own 3D design, you can use that.
    • If you don't have a laptop to bring, no worries! You can team up with someone who has one, or use the ADDLAB computers to transfer your own files to the printers.