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Over on Imgur BillieRuben has graciously provided three wonderful basic infographics for both 3D design and 3D printing. If you're new to this world you should definitely check these out. When you're done be sure to book some time in our 3D lab to apply your new...

Who makes phone calls these days? Well, someone looking to hire you might do just that. If you're someone who doesn't usually get a lot of calls but are also looking for a new job, when was the last time you thought about your voicemail greeting? Is it the system default? Or maybe you made a funny one for your friends a few years ago? Let's just say that you don't want to put off someone calling...

If you're interested in etching round things, such as pint glasses or a vase, in our ULS Laser Cutter, you'll need to learn how to use the rotary too. This three minute video from the Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State will give you a good idea of what's involved so you can better prepare for your visit. Please note that their laser cutter is a different model from ours but the...

If you're new to Microsoft Teams, or even if you're not, did you know that Microsoft offers many different instructor-led online training. Below is just a sample, but you can check out all of their offerings over at Docs.Microsoft.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AUOnizqALQ&list=PLXPr7gfUMmKzR7_jXN5s886apYoHNC3Xk&index=1 And don't forget, if you're in need of a quiet room with...

More and more meetings are being held online. While most of us have the hand of this by now, there's always room for improvement. Jamie Davidson over at the Vast Conference blog has a great set of tips that I think everyone should read. They are: Stick to a Schedule Minimize Distractions Start the Call Right Keep It Professional Protect Sensitive Information Keep the...

If you're using our Virtual Interview Lab to attend or host a meeting using Microsoft Teams you might want to use their new Breakout Rooms feature. Check out this great video from Mike Tholfsen of the Microsoft Education Team to learn how to take advantage of this feature. While it is mostly geared toward meeting hosts, there's a lot here that an attendee can pick up...

Our NextEngine 3D scanner is admittedly a specialized piece of equipment that not all of our members need. But, if you're looking to take your 3D-design and -printing up a notch or two, this is an amazing tool that allows you to get a digital version of your object for later customization or printing. If you'd like an introduction to this amazing device, check out this 13 minute video from UVIC...

Did you know we have a Carvey desktop CNC in our 3D Lab ready for you to use? Wondering what the Carvey is and what it can do? Check out this wonderful video from the folks over at Adam Savage’s Tested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9LpGpt5a7g Book your session with our Carvey...

If you're interested in booking time on our Taz Pro, or if you're hoping that you'll get a 3D printer for your very own this holiday, here's a great video from one of our long-time volunteers answering that question "You Own a 3D Printer, Now...

Because of social distancing we aren't able to have our normal classes on the use of the laser cutter, but we can give you the basics of prepping your files to use on our laser cutter. Join instructor Reagan Pufall for an hour long free online webinar for the Illustrator skills you need to prep a design for cutting and engraving on the laser cutter here at Do...