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MIT Media Lab startup Formlabs has launched their new desktop stereo lithography 3D printer. This is the first commercially available true stereo lithography printer offered to a hobbyist or small company market. Unlike other resin printers that we have seen in the past, this machine does not use a projector to cure the resin but instead uses a laser to do the job. We are looking forward to seeing these bots in the wild but if you can’t wait to get your hands on one, head on over to their kickstarter to be one of the first to own one.

An Introduction To Sketchup For Our Third Meeting

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September 6, 2012

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September is here and it brings our third meeting on Wednesday September 12th. This time Matt Donley of MasterSketchup.com is taking the reigns to give everyone an introduction to one of the most popular tools for getting started in 3D design. Even if you are a whiz at Sketchup Matt is sure to have some tips to help you take your design to the next level. This meeting like always is free and open to the public. Things will get started around 7pm with plenty of time to hang out and discuss everything going on in the 3d printing world after the presentation.

Mini Maker Faire RI

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August 9, 2012

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As a follow up to last nights discussion I wanted to post up links to Mini Maker Faire Rhode Island. This is a great event for makers, hackers, and 3D Printing enthusiasts with lots to see and do. If you are available this Saturday August 11th between 1pm and 10pm stop by and check out the festivities.

Maker Faire RI

We are also still looking for volunteers so if you would like to help please follow the link bellow to sign up.

Volunteers

Second Meeting And An OpenSCAD Overview

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August 2, 2012

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August is here and it’s time for our second meeting. We will be back at AS220 Labs on Wednesday August 8th at 7pm. We are going to have a brief introduction to OpenSCAD, a tool commonly used for creating 3D printable designs. This will be a basic overview showing how easy it is to get started and explaining some of the principles of parametric design.

Of course there will also be lots of time for questions and answers and to discuss what’s going on in the 3D printing world (lots of new bots and happenings in the past month). Even if you didn’t make the last meeting please join us this time around as we will always be open for newcomers.

A Great Turn Out

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July 18, 2012

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Our first meeting was a huge success. There were about 20 attendees for this inaugural meeting. We had lots of interest in continuing to meet and everyone agreed that the second Wednesday of every month was a good time. So with that plan our next meeting will be Wednesday August 8th at 7pm at AS220 again. Thanks to Richard for all the great photos of the event and to Josh for volunteering to start up a google group for the group. We will be sure to post a link to that group once it’s setup. Until then you can follow us on twitter @3dppvd for any updates.

Be sure to check out Matt’s (@MasterSketchup) excelent blog post about the event too. What Is 3D Printing

Answering questions with the replicator and the start of a reprap Wallace.

Mustache rings for all!

Start Your Extruders!

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June 13, 2012

Meetings

We are pleased to announce the first meeting of 3DPPVD, a monthly meetup for MakerBot, RepRap, other 3D printer operators and anyone who’s interested in digital fabrication. Even if you are not an owner of a 3D printer this will be a great opportunity to learn about the emerging field of desktop rapid prototyping. If you do have a printer feel free to bring it down and show off your mods and prints.

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday July 11th at AS220 Labs (AS220 Mercantile Block, 131 Washington St (Entrance on Lucie Way), Providence, Ri) from 7pm until they kick us out. Since this is the inaugural event, there won’t be a theme so we have time to get to know each other and find out what kind of topics we would like to discuss at future events. This event is free and open to the public so please bring your friends and family.