Idea-2-Product, Colorado State University’s 3D printing lab, offers periodic trainings to give users a basic introduction to 3D printing and to see how the lab works.

The sessions cover: available technologies in the I2P lab; 3D printing workflow; how to reserve printer time; safety hazards and protocols; proper technique for removing parts from the printer beds; printer preparation and use; slicing engine settings; material considerations; post-processing techniques; and lab rules.

Participation in a training session is required for interested lab users. The lab also charges a user fee.

Register and get more information at the I2P site.

All trainings take place at the Morgan Library, Room 167, at 4 p.m., on the following dates:

– Sept. 8 – Scanning training

– Sept. 13 – Lab training

– Sept. 14 – Lab training

– Sept. 15 – Scanning training

– Sept. 20 – Lab training

– Sept. 21- Lab training

– Sept. 22 – Scanning training

– Sept. 27 – Lab training

– Oct. 4 – Lab training

– Oct. 11 – Lab training

– Oct. 12 – Scanning training

– Oct. 18 – Lab training

– Oct. 25 – Lab training

– Nov. 1 – Lab training

– Nov. 8 – Lab training

– Nov. 15 – Lab training

– Nov. 16 – Scanning training

– Nov. 29 – Lab training