Course Overview
Step directly into the Makerspace to transform digital designs into physical reality. Learn to operate FDM & SLA 3D printers, CO2 laser cutters, and hand tools while discovering how to select the right materials and tolerance levels for rapid hardware iteration.
Course Curriculum & Modules
01Module 1: Makerspace Safety & Equipment Overview
02Module 2: 3D Printing Technologies (FDM/SLA) & Slicing
03Module 3: Laser Cutting, Vector Prep & Material Selection
04Module 4: Post-Processing, Finishing & Assembly Methods
05Module 5: Hands-on Hardware Prototype Build
Product Engineering Department Pathway
Product Engineering equips builders with skills spanning physical design, 3D modeling, low/high-fidelity prototyping, UI/UX interface design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to take products from napkin sketch to mass factory production.
Computer & Hardware Requirements
Processor:Dual-core or Quad-core 2.0 GHz+
Memory (RAM):8 GB RAM
Graphics Card:Integrated or Dedicated Graphics Card
Storage:100 GB available SSD space
Display:1366x768 or higher
Key Learning Outcomes & Benefits
- ✓Operate desktop 3D printers and laser cutters safely and effectively.
- ✓Prepare 3D models using slicing software (Cura, PrusaSlicer).
- ✓Understand material properties (PLA, ABS, PETG, Acrylic, Plywood).
- ✓Produce a fully assembled physical prototype.