Rapidobject organizes the Gläserne 3D Fabrik seminar, a course focused on the principles of additive manufacturing. The event, scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2026 in Leipzig, is aimed at people who want to get started in 3D printing. The training will cover the necessary basics to understand the workflow, from design to the physical object.
From Digital Model to Physical Part: Workflow and Technologies 🏗️
The seminar will address the complete process, starting with the preparation of digital files (STL, meshing) and the configuration of parameters in the *slicer*. The fundamentals of common technologies such as FDM, resin SLA/DLP, and laser sintering will be explained. The goal is for the attendee to understand the relationship between design decisions, printer settings, and the final result in materials like PLA, ABS, or photosensitive resins.
When "Self-Building" Requires More Patience Than a Saint 😤
The theory sounds straightforward: the machine builds layer by layer while you have a coffee. In practice, it's often a dialogue with the printer, where it decides that the first layer is an abstract concept and opts to create a filament sculpture in the hotend. These two days might save you some guesswork attempts to figure out why your calibration cube looks more like a melted boxing glove.