Intro to CAD: Design for Additive Manufacturing

Are you interested in learning the basics of CAD and implementing Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) techniques for your next project? This short course will take you through the building blocks within Autodesk Fusion360 and Meshmixer to help you design parts from scratch, organically model bespoke shapes, and manipulate 3D scan data for reverse engineering applications. There will be an emphasis on Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) applications including considerations for reliable slicing techniques, but these tools can be applied to several manufacturing processes. 

No previous experience necessary. Open to ages 18+, or 16+ with a parent/guardian chaperone. Computers are not provided; please bring your own laptop. 

Class Fees: $40 CoG Members | $50 Non-Members 

About the instructor: Joe Fairley is an ABC Certified Prosthetist & Board Eligible Orthotist, and is the owner of Ascent Fabrication in Saratoga Springs, which provides additive manufacturing and digital workflow solutions to the prosthetics & orthotics industry. He has working knowledge of several forms of additive manufacturing, CAD design, R&D, and several different 3D scanners. He holds a patent which involves the additive manufacture through continuous fiber fabrication of a modular lower limb prosthesis system, has been published in Prosthetics and Orthotics International, and has presented his research at multiple P&O conferences. 

Registration closes 3 days prior to the class. After this date, a $10 late registration fee will be applied. To keep our classes affordable, we depend on advanced registration. Classes with low enrollment may be canceled.

Cancellations: Cancellation requests must be made one week before the class date in order to be eligible for a refund, unless due to illness. 

Class Discounts & Financial Aid: Member discounts will be automatically be applied if you are logged into the website, and have a valid membership. TVCOG also offers full and partial discounts for individuals with demonstrated financial need. Please fill out a request form here. Requests should be submitted at least 5 days prior to the class date.