The Supplyframe DesignLab is pleased to present Introduction to SLA Printing taught by Giovanni Salinas, the DesignLab’s fantastic Product Designer on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. This event is part of Innovate Pasadena's Connect Week.

About the Workshop

This workshop will introduce attendees to Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing and its uses, with a special focus on prototyping for consumer products, consumer electronic hardware, and short-run manufacturing. We will discuss the advantages and challenges of this process, especially when compared to conventional 3D printing (FDM) and mass-manufacturing processes such as plastic injection.

Design considerations: SLA printing is an awesome technology but it is by no means perfect. If a part is not optimized for it, it can snap off, warp or break, even before leaving the build plate. We will learn how to minimize the risks!

We will also walk through the whole process, from idea to modeling, printing, and post-processing. And because it is as boring as it is important, costs estimation!

Additionally, you will leave the workshop with an SLA-printed part that you will be able to use for reference.

Bring: notebook, questions.

About Giovanni Salinas

Giovanni is an industrial designer who loves seeing ideas materialize. Throughout his career, he has developed hundreds of products for the American, European and Latin American markets, from kitchenware to consumer electronics or urban furniture. He works at Supplyframe’s DesignLab making and breaking things at an equal ratio.

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FAQs

What are my parking and transportation options for getting to and from the event?

The DesignLab is located at 30 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA. You probably won't find street parking nearby, but please see this Google map showing the Supplyframe DesignLab location and nearby parking structures:

• Del Mar Station Parking Structure (2 min walk), 198 South Raymond Avenue. 626.817.0827
• Schoolhouse Park & Walk Structure (7 min walk), 33 East Green Street. 626.577.8963
• De Lacey Park & Walk Structure (10 min walk), 45 South De Lacey Avenue. 626.577.8963

Using the Metro Goldline trains is quick and easy. It takes about 20 minutes from Union Station in downtown LA to Del Mar Station, which is less than 2 minutes walk from our front door. Trains run about every 10 minutes during the day and 20 minutes at night from 11:00pm to 2:00am.

There are also buses that serve Old Town Pasadena. The nearest intersection is FAIR OAKS/DEL MAR BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91105. You can find timetables or use the Metro Trip Planner at metro.net.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can reach out to the organizers via Eventbrite or by emailing connectweek@supplyframe.com.