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IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGES
Next Two Meetups Will NOT be on the 3rd Wednesday
- November Meetup: November 12th, 2025
- December Meetup: December 10th, 2025
We will resume normal 3rd Wednesday schedule after the New Year.
3D Fuel 3D Printing Monthly Meetup
Welcome to the official repository for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This community-driven event brings together 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology.
📋 Repository Contents
This repository contains all the planning documents, schedules, and challenge information for our meetup:
Itinerary
Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes:
- 6:00-8:00 PM meeting structure
- Industry news updates with John
- Show & tell sessions with challenge judging
- Featured presentations and workshops
- Meeting guidelines and etiquette
🏆 Challenges
Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:
- October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" transparency challenge
- Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines
- Prize structures and recognition programs
- Tips for achieving the best results
💡 Ideas & Planning
Creative concepts and future planning for meetup activities:
- Competition format development ("Sliced" design challenge concept)
- Community outreach and school partnerships
- Event structure improvements
- Monthly challenge selection processes
🎯 About Our Meetup
What We Do
- Industry Updates: Stay current with the latest 3D printing technology and trends
- Community Showcases: Share your latest prints, techniques, and innovations
- Monthly Challenges: Participate in themed design competitions
- Educational Content: Learn from featured presentations and workshops
- Networking: Connect with local makers and 3D printing enthusiasts
Meeting Format
Our meetings follow a structured 2-hour format designed to maximize learning and community engagement:
- Social Time: Welcome and networking
- Industry News: Updates from John on 3D Fuel and industry trends
- Show & Tell: Project presentations and challenge judging
- Featured Presentation: In-depth technical content
- Closing Discussion: Wrap-up and informal conversation
Monthly Challenges
We host themed design challenges that encourage creativity and skill development:
- Transparent Printing: Testing clarity with 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" filaments
- Technical Challenges: Exploring specific printing techniques or materials
- Community Judging: Group evaluation during show & tell sessions
- Recognition: Prizes and social media features for winners
🤝 Community Engagement
Participation
- Open to All: Beginners and experts welcome
- Bring Your Prints: Share your latest creations during show & tell
- Ask Questions: Interactive Q&A sessions throughout the meeting
- Submit Challenges: Contribute ideas for future monthly challenges
Partnerships
- Local Schools: Outreach to robotics teams and STEM programs
- Discord Integration: Online community voting and discussions
- Social Media: Documentation and sharing of member achievements
📞 Getting Involved
How to Participate
- Attend Meetings: Join us monthly from 6:00-8:00 PM
- Bring Projects: Share your prints during show & tell
- Enter Challenges: Submit entries for monthly competitions
- Contribute Ideas: Help shape future meetup activities
Stay Connected
- Check this repository for updates and new challenges
- Follow challenge submission deadlines
- Participate in community discussions and voting
📚 Document Navigation
| Document | Purpose | Key Information |
|---|---|---|
| itinerary.md | Meeting structure and timing | 6PM-8PM format, segment details |
| challenges.md | Monthly competitions | Rules, prizes, submission guidelines |
| ideas.md | Future planning and concepts | Community outreach, format improvements |
Next Meeting: Check the schedule for upcoming meeting details and featured presentations.
Current Challenge: Visit challenges.md for the latest monthly challenge information and submission requirements.