C9: 3D Designing & 3D Printing

3D printing is part of digital fabrication — turning a virtual design into a tangible object.
This process bridges creativity, engineering, and innovation.

How 3D Printing Works

  1. Design: Create your model in a 3D software (like Blender).

  2. Export: Save it as a .STL file — this stores the model’s geometry.

  3. Slice: Load it into slicer software (like Cura). The slicer divides your model into thousands of layers and generates G-code (instructions for the printer).

  4. Print: The printer follows the G-code to deposit material layer by layer.

Finish: Remove supports, clean, and test your object.

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