We’re always looking for new ways to educate people about 3D printing and CAD modeling. From the basics of how it’s done to how anyone can create amazing designs themselves, we want to educate as many as possible on how to get started in the 3D printing process. Whether it’s through tutorials, online videos, free apps, etc., we know there are a lot of channels through which people can learn.
We’ve been telling you a lot about various Kickstarter campaigns happening right now that Shapeways has some involvement with. In the spirit of education, today we want to tell you about a new campaign from HoneyPoint3D that is offering to help more people learn 3D CAD modeling through their online courses.
HoneyPoint3D is a company that aims to innovate in the 3D printing market by offering easy-to-follow online classes at a variety of skill levels. They have already taught 5,000 students and are writing MAKE magazine’s next “Getting Started on 3D Printing” book, releasing January 2016. All in an effort to help people with their 3D models from concept to finished product.
Their Kickstarter is raising money for a full online course that will teach beginners how to create and advanced modelers how to enhance and fix 3D CAD files. HoneyPoint3D has partnered with our friends over at Autodesk to teach the course using their free 3D Sculpting software, Meshmixer. Taking the course will save designers time and money. If the Kickstarter reaches its goal of $8,118, the course will be launched starting at just $20 (compared to $149)!
Make sure to check out this campaign for more information, and stay tuned for more educational content from us!
I have an item that I would like to have made in a plastic that may be used in a microwave of in hot hot water. Would any one like to make one for me? In the near future tho I would like to have many made of the same object. It is a trademarked item Please send detailed replies
MeshMixer, when I wasn’t looking, was suddenly transformed from an obscure little toy into a serious and yet free Autodesk product that is nearly as powerful as very expensive Geomagic Freeform as a “clay” modeler since it has the ability to remesh as you model, so more triangles are added as needed to maintain fine features and sharp edges. Really fun to play with now! I signed up for the package here indeed, since the only manual is for the older versions.