Ponoko is one of the premier “making” companies on the net today.  Here’s the pitch:  you design it in CAD, you upload it, they make it.  In whatever material they have and you want.  They do 3d printing and laser-cutting.  I’ve been looking at various ways to create a “prototyping” lab in my classroom and these guys have been high on my to-checkout list.

Seems they’ve been reading my mind (or blog).  I’m currently listening to the Google SketchUp & 3d Printing online webinar.  I won’t be asking any questions during the Q&A on audio, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be asking a few before the day’s out.

Click here to sign up if it interests you.  Webinars offered:

The basics of 3D printing with your Personal Factory

30 minute presentation, followed by 15 minute Q&A

Upcoming 3d printing live training times:

• Using Autodesk 123D – Tues Jul 31st, 3pm US Pacific time
• Using Sketchup – Tues Aug 7th, 3pm US Pacific time

The basics of CNC routing with your Personal Factory

30 minute presentation, followed by 15 minute Q&A

Upcoming CNC routing live training times:

• Using Adobe Illustrator – Thurs Jul 26th, 2pm US Pacific time
• Using Adobe Illustrator – Thurs Aug 9th, 2pm US Pacific time

The basics of laser-cutting with your Personal Factory

30 minute presentation, followed by 15 minute Q&A

Upcoming laser-cutting live training times:

• Using Adobe Illustrator – Wed Jul 25th, 2pm US Pacific time
• Using Inkscape – Wed Aug 1st, 2pm US Pacific time
• Using Adobe Illustrator – Wed Aug 8th, 2pm US Pacific time

Make it safe & keep the rubberside down this week.