3D Printing

Open up a new realm of creativity and bring unique ideas and designs to life with K-State Salina’s 3D printing professional education course! This course provides a structured, supportive environment where beginners can learn the fundamentals, understand the mechanics of a printer and gain the confidence to experiment on their own. 3D printing involves complex problem-solving and technical skills. This course will help learners develop vital skills to make it more than just a hobby, with advanced projects that will make this a rewarding experience.

Course details

3D printing is a hybrid 4-week course where learners are required to attend in-person sessions as listed below on the K-State Salina campus. From assembling your own 3D printer to diagnosing and fixing print failures, this course offers a practical, hands-on approach that ensures you can apply your knowledge immediately. K-State Salina’s expert instructors will supply learners with a decade’s worth of insights and experience in building and troubleshooting 3D printers.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to independently assemble, operate and troubleshoot 3D printers. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners are taught to identify and fix common issues encountered during the printing process, understanding additive manufacturing and even prototyping and/or producing products.

Course objectives:

• Assemble a 3D printer
• Printer troubleshooting
• Uses of a 3D printer and its applications
• How to salvage or detect a print failure

Course cost

Total cost: $399. This includes the cost of the printer and filament to do projects. You keep the printer and remaining filament at the end of the course.

Course Dates

Course begins February 18, 2025. In-person sessions: Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5 and March 12, 2025 from 6 - 8 p.m. Enrollment now open.

January 21, 2025 course registration is full. In-person sessions: Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12, 2025 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Age requirements

While the course is intended for individuals 14 years and above, those between 14-17 will require parental permission. Upon registration participants will be contacted to obtain permission.

System requirements

The online training software operates on any Mac or PC system. Your system must have speakers with sound enabled. You will need an internet connection, broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) is recommended. A microphone will be needed when meeting with course instructor. A webcam is optional.

About the instructor

Sawyer Stoskopf is a senior in mechanical engineering technology at K-State Salina. Stoskopf has a decade's worth of experience trouble-shooting and building 3D printers. His experience also includes labs where he gained skills of machining, welding, material testing and assisting in teaching students, and working in K-State Salina's composites lab with fiberglass and carbon fiber parts.