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Learn CAD thinking and digital-to-physical translation while following innovations in distributed manufacturing, bio-fabrication, and community-scale production tools. We watch developments in desktop manufacturing, parametric design tools, and local material processing, always asking how new capabilities can serve neighborhood needs.
Understand the core principles of converting digital designs into physical objects, including file formats, tolerances, and material considerations.
Master layer-by-layer fabrication techniques including FDM, resin printing, and multi-material approaches for creating complex geometries.
Create precise 3D models using computer-aided design software for manufacturing, visualization, and technical documentation.
Program and operate computer-controlled cutting tools to remove material from stock, creating precise parts from wood, metal, and plastics.
Design and fabricate using laser cutters and engravers, mastering vector graphics, kerf compensation, and material-specific settings.
Design printed circuit boards and integrate electronics into fabricated projects using EDA tools and desktop PCB manufacturing.
Create adaptable designs using parameter-driven modeling and algorithmic approaches that respond to changing requirements and constraints.
Capture physical objects as digital models using 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and measurement techniques for reproduction or modification.
Apply DFM principles to optimize designs for production, iterate quickly through prototyping cycles, and bridge concept to final product.
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