Thu, 20 Apr
|Cowbridge
Introduction to 3D Printing
Discover how to add value to your business with a 1-day introduction to 3D printing in partnership with Bridgend College & Lunia 3D!
Time & Location
20 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 16:30
Cowbridge, Unit 12c, Pant Wilkin Stables, Cowbridge CF71 7GX, UK
About the Workshop
Full Funding Available!
Eligibility criteria for funding applies. A member of the team will discuss your  eligibility for funding during your application.
Programme Overview
Learn how 3D printing can  add value to your business with this one-day hands-on workshop. Discover  different printing technologies, analyse printing materials by  application, and learn to set-up and calibrate a 3D printer to create  accurate three-dimensional products. Calculate the return on investment  of 3D printing for your business, and learn about complementary  technologies such as 3D scanning.
Modules
- An overview 3D printing technologies
- The 3D printing process
- Materials analysis by application
- 3D printing calibration and accuracy
- Comparison to traditional methods such as CNC machining
- Calculating return on investment
Entry Requirements
There  are no prerequisite entry requirements for this programme. This  programme is suitable for engineers, technicians, and other business and  technical professionals.
Progression
After  completing this programme, you could study a 2D and 3D Computer Aided  Design (CAD) short course, or materials science or design engineering at  level 3 or above depending on experience.