Getting started with 3D design & 3D printing: From idea to object (in German)

Have you ever wondered how a digital idea becomes a tangible object? In this workshop, we’ll delve into the world of additive manufacturing. We’ll bridge the gap from simple online tools like Tinkercad to professional software like Blender, all the way to cutting-edge AI applications that transform 2D images into 3D models. After a concise theory session, you’ll get creative yourself: You’ll design your own model, learn how to optimize it for printing (“slicing”), and watch live as the first objects are created.

You can expect insights into

• The basics of 3D printing: How does the technology actually work, and what’s important in the design?

• Software diversity: An overview of everything from beginner tools to complex modeling and AI-supported model creation.

• From slicing to printing: Professional tips for the right settings to ensure successful printing.

• Hands-on session: Create your own model with individual support on-site.

Take aways

You’ll not only leave with the knowledge of how to plan and implement your own 3D projects, but you’ll also receive your physical model (in exchange for a small materials donation). Any designs that aren’t finished during the workshop will be printed for you afterward, so you can pick up your finished piece later at BOKU:Base.

HARD FACTS

DATE: Thursday, 23.04.2026 
TIME: 14:00-17:30
LOCATION: BOKU Exnerhaus Seminarraum 30; Peter-Jordan-Straße 82, 1190 Wien
COSTS: This workshop is offered free of charge to students as part of the BASE:academy.

To bring along:
Laptop (preferred) or tablet. Ideally, a 2D or 3D program is already installed (e.g., Blender or Inkscape). However, we can also start with browser-based tools.

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