Open design for laser cutting

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Description

Laser cutters are becoming more accessible to many — educational institutions, hack spaces, fab labs and more. But how are we using them? How do we design and build things with a laser cutter? What software and file formats can we use? What are the restrictions of making things with a laser cutter, and what are the design techniques we use? How do we build 3D objects from sheet materials? How can open design affect the design process? This workshop offers the opportunity to learn, share skills, discuss design techniques and try hands-on laser cutting design and making.

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Session Host

Stuart Childs

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Bios

Stuart Childs works as a designer, maker and workshop leader in and around Yorkshire, UK. Since getting access to a laser cutter in 2010 he has experimented, considered and tried many different styles of cutting and building parts, as well as sharing these designs openly. http://stuartchilds.com

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Details

Location: MAKE fablab

Date & Time: Wed 19th, 11:45-18:30

Target Group: Open to all, experience of vector based CAD design advised

Topic Stream: Open Design, Hardware, Manufacturing and Making

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