Intro to 3D Printing and SolidWorks

Learn SolidWorks basics and print your first part over two sessions.

Overview

A beginner-friendly intro to CAD and 3D printing. In two sessions you'll learn SolidWorks fundamentals, design a simple part, and take home your first 3D print.

Topics covered

3D Printing · Prototyping

Instructor

Ari Zade · Founder & Design Engineer

Ari runs CAD and 3D printing workshops at Desk Job — from first sketches to printed parts, meeting makers wherever they're starting from.

More about the studio

Agenda

  1. 1.SolidWorks basics: sketches, features, and a simple part
  2. 2.Prep for print, run your first 3D print, and finish

Tools you'll use

3D Printers
3D Printers

Studio computers, SolidWorks, and 3D printers are provided.

What you'll take home

Your first 3D-printed part, designed in SolidWorks.