Update 18-5-23: unfortunately this workshop has been cancelled due to insufficient signups

Facilitator: Rafaele Andrade
Language: English
Suitable for: Beginners to 3D printing

This workshop is an introduction to 3D printing, specifically with sustainable materials. Composer and instrument builder Rafaele Andrade will guide participants through the basic steps needed to design and produce prototypes with tips on how to get the best results for your project.

TOPICS

Designing in Fusion 360: Learn how to make simple sketches, import/export, how to structure your workflow. 

Choosing your Materials: Learn about sustainable options. Understand which material and its properties (strength, impact resistance, stiffness) is the best for your prototype.

Manufacturing: Learn to slice and hack print bed supports. Get an overview of Slicer and learn tips on how to make your parts stronger, print faster etc. Make your first prints!

Maintenance: Overview of 3d print organology. Learn how to replace a nozzle and unclog your extruder.

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should bring:
-Own laptop with Fusion 360 and PrusaSlicer installed
-Mouse (optional)
-Own 3D design or pre-made model downloaded from here or here

iii will provide:
1 Prusa MK3S printer per 3 participants
Filament
Recycled materials

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Rafaele Andrade [Curitiba – Brazil, 1994] is a composer and performer in the field of experimental music. She designed her own 3d printed string-based instrument, Knurl, and has performed across Latin America and Europe in venues such as Royal Theater Carré (NE), Chigiana Music Festival (IT), Morphine records (DE), Gaudeamus (NE), and so on. Her artistic practice has focused on finding a sense of momentum-craftsmanship for music composition and artistic identity through the creation of her own instrument and music practice, while working on projects and artwork that reveals social transformation and ambiental awareness. She is a member of Netherlands coding Live (NE), Instrument inventors initiative (NE), and researcher associate at the intelligent instruments lab (IS). She is currently living in the Hague, The Netherlands.