FYI. Free workshops in Oakland on various digital manufacturing tools.


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Mark Martin, PhD
Regional Director (DSN), Bay Area
Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development
California Community Colleges

(650) 248-7728

Interested in How Things are Made?




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From: The Paton Group <xxxxxx@patongroup.com>
Subject: Oakland Summer Workshops for Teachers
Date: June 28, 2018 at 7:00:21 AM PDT
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Paton Group's Oakland Maker Lab
Upcoming Summer Workshops 

CAD/CAM Intensive 
Wednesday, July 11th, 9am - 2:30pm 

In this Intensive class we will work with you in creating components and set up the CAM operation in Fusion 360. We will cover how to set up several different tool paths and export G-code that will talk with your CNC machine.

FREE workshop with promo code: Fusion
Laser Cutting 102 
Monday, July 30, 9am - 2:30pm 

This is a collaboration workshop where we will work together in taking your design and see whatt happens when we laser cut it on a variety of mediums. (card stock, wood, leather, metal, ceramics). We will learn how to change the settings through the illustration software that you're using in order to make a successful engraving. We will learn more about the theory behind the laser settings and let you loose on the machines.

FREE workshop with promo code: Universal
CAD Modeling for 3D Printing
Wednesday, July 1, 9am - 2:30pm 

This is an introductory class in learning how to use TinkerCAD in modeling objects for 3D printing. We will learn tips and tricks in setting up your 3D printer and what to look for when printing your design. Plus a Makerbot Demo.

FREE workshop with promo code: Maker
Laser Cutting 101
Friday, July 10, 9am - 2:30pm 

This is an introductory class in learning about your laser system, how to maintain it, and what is the workflow in creating a successful laser cut/etch job.This is also a great refresher opportunity for those educators that are coming back from the summer.

FREE workshop with promo code: Universal
For Any Additional Questions about the workshops, 
contact: Seth Boekman, 800.826.0570