Tech Talk Tuesdays return to the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) Sept. 9 with a focus on new 3D printing technology available for use in the Maker Vault, MAMC’s community makerspace.
People of all ages are invited to join Maker Vault/STEM Coordinator Tyler Brandstetter from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at MAMC Huntington (1050 Fourth Ave.) for a discussion about the capabilities and versatility of MAMC’s new Prusa XL 3D printer. Participants will have the opportunity to see the Prusa in action and ask questions about how this printer differs from traditional additive manufacturing technology.
The five-head Prusa is faster than most desktop 3D printers, has a larger build size at 14.17” x 14.17” x 14.17” and is capable of printing in multi-colors and with multi-materials – at the same time! In addition, it offers zero-waste printing and open-source software.
“Not only does the Prusa print with traditional 3D printing filaments such as PLA and PETG, but also carbon fiber-infused polymers and other advanced materials,” Brandstetter said. “Perhaps more remarkably, it can print with both rigid and pliable materials and fuse the two together to create bendable joints and the like.”
Aficionados of 3D printing, students, techies, hobbyists, makers of all type – and just the curious – are invited to join the informal Tech Talk. There is no cost to participate.
For more information, contact Brandstetter at or 304-781-1624.
