3D Design & Printing 101 Workshop – IEEE x ASME
Hosted By:
IEEE MNSU Student Branch in collaboration with ASME
Event Date & Time:
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
ECET Junior & Senior Design Labs
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TN 259 – Workshop introduction, safety, CAD basics
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TN 270 – Hands-on 3D printing with Prusa machines
Event Description:
Join IEEE MNSU and ASME for a beginner-friendly 3D Design & Printing Workshop! This hands-on session introduces students to CAD modeling and additive manufacturing using Onshape and PrusaSlicer. Learn how to design 3D parts, convert models to G-code, and safely operate 3D printers used in engineering prototyping and product development.
This workshop brings together mechanical design, electrical integration, and engineering problem-solving—perfect for students in ECET, ME, CE, CIS, Physics, and anyone interested in design and manufacturing.
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What You'll Learn
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Fundamentals of CAD modeling using Onshape
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How slicing software works + G-code generation
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Material setup, supports, infill & print settings
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Hands-on 3D printing with Prusa printers
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Lab safety + industry-standard best practices
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Requirements
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Bring personal laptop
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Create a free Onshape account
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Download PrusaSlicer (from prusa3d.com)
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SD card or microSD card (provided if needed)
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Before Attending
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Complete Safety Form + CAD Quiz (sent via email)
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Bring student ID
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Follow safety/lab rules (PPE provided if needed)
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Priority Participation:
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Graduate engineering students
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EE, ME, CIE, COE majors
Co-sponsored by: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Mankato Branch
Agenda:
What you’ll learn
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CAD fundamentals (Onshape)
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Slicer setup & G-code generation (PrusaSlicer)
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Hands-on printing with Prusa machines
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Safety & industry best practices
What to do today (registration steps)
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Email us to reserve your spot: ieee@mnsu.edu (Subject: 3D Printing Workshop Registration; include your name, major, year).
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Install software:
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Create a free Onshape account
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Download PrusaSlicer (prusa3d.com)
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Bring: laptop (Wi-Fi enabled). We’ll provide SD/microSD cards as needed.
Forms & CAD quiz (available tomorrow)
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We’ll send the online Safety Form and CAD 101 Readiness Quiz tomorrow.
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After you complete them, scan or export a copy (PDF or screenshot) and email to: ieee@mnsu.edu.
Notes
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Priority: Graduate engineering + EE/ME/CE/CIVE students (others welcome; non-engineering fee: $10 cash).
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Rotations will keep groups small and hands-on.
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The Bambu X1 Carbon will be operated by a trained supervisor.
Room: 259 and 270, Bldg: Trafton Center North, 242 Trafton Science Center(TR), Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56001