Makerbot 3D printing workshop by Jaap Vermaas
9 July
Home printing used to be a 2D experience, until now. Open Source hardware development is rapidly changing the 3D printing world. Until a few years ago, 3D printers were only affordable for large companies. Now, online communities design their own Do-It-Yourself alternatives.
The result? 3D printer-kits are sold for 750 dollars. If you recycle parts, you can build one for far less. More interesting: the printers start printing printers, making the printer itself the ultimate rapid
prototype.
In 3D printing, Open Source software and hardware development meet. In this workshop, i'll show you 2 3D printers i've build and how they work, both mechanically and in software. I will also tell a bit about the history of the 3D printing revolution, the current state of things and the challenges in designing even better 3D printers.
Links:
www.reprap.org
www.makerbot.com Date: Friday 9 July, 14:00-17:00 pm
Location : NIMk, Keizersgracht 264, Amsterdam
Admission:Send an email to Anouk Laverge
Participation is free of charge, registration required