July 2025 Tech Talk – An Introduction to 3D Printing

17 July, 2025

Tech Talks

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· Common FDM (Fused Deposion Modeling) 3D Printers. How it works: Melts plasc filament and extrudes it through a nozzle. Materials: PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon. · Resin-Based Prinng (SLA, DLP, LCD) How it works: Laser fuses powdered material without support structures. · Selecve Laser Sintering (SLS) How it works: Uses light to cure liquid resin layer by layer. · FDM Filament Types—Materials: PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon. · 3D Prinng CAD programs, · Beginner-Friendly CAD Soware TinkerCAD (Free, browser-based); SketchUp Free; BlocksCAD