3D Printing - Idea to Product

Discover how digital ideas become physical objects in this three-hour introduction to 3D printing with Ahmed Mansour.

Participants explore the fundamental principles and history of additive manufacturing, alongside its creative, practical and problem-solving applications. Through guided demonstrations, they are introduced to the design process and the steps involved in preparing a digital model for printing.

Participants are encouraged to bring a simple idea or everyday problem they would like to explore. With guidance, they consider how three-dimensional design could be used to develop a possible object or solution. No previous experience in 3D design or printing is required.

Why Choose This Workshop?
Introduces the fundamental principles of 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
Explores the development of 3D printing and its contemporary applications.
Demonstrates how digital designs are translated into physical objects.
Connects creative thinking with practical problem-solving.
Introduces the stages involved in preparing a model for printing.
Provides an accessible starting point for exploring digital design and fabrication.
Suitable for beginners with no previous experience required.

Workshop Outcomes
Explain the basic principles of 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
Identify creative and functional applications of 3D printing.
Understand how an idea is developed into a digital three-dimensional model.
Recognise the key steps involved in preparing a design for printing.
Explore how 3D design can address a simple practical problem.
Develop an initial concept for a potential 3D-printed object.