Upcoming MatterHackers Events

MatterHackers Events Schedule 2021

Check out all of our upcoming events, sessions, and conferences! View all of our past events here. 

Events in July

July 14^th 

Additive Manufacturing Coalition

Workforce Development Panel Discussion: Additive Manufacturing

• Click here to register to attend a workforce panel discussion on the needs and approaches to developing a strong additive workforce for the future

Speakers and Panelists to include:

• Dr. Ellen Lee, Technical Leader Additive Manufacturing,
       Ford Motor Co.
• Dr. Jim McGuffin-Cawley, Case Western Reserve University (Ohio)
• Professor Eric Wooldridge, Somerset Community College (Kentucky)
• Capt. Brad Baker, United States Naval Academy

July 22^nd 

MakerBot Live Webinar

Should I 3D Print in Carbon Fiber or Metal?

A live webinar comparing the 3D printing process, material performance, and real-world applications of Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel and Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber filaments. Learn the pros and cons of both materials and when to use them on a MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer for best results, and join the Q&A to add your questions to the discussion. 

Sign up HERE to attend this free event Thursday, July 22nd at 11:00am Eastern (8:00am Pacific)

Events in August

August 10^th-12^th

ATX West / MD&M West / Design & Manufacturing West / Plastec West / WestPack

The largest annual design & manufacturing event in North America, D&M West brings together experts from across the design and manufacturing industries. From designing and prototyping to 3D printing, materials, automation, and machining, D&M West is the most comprehensive D&M event for suppliers engineers and businesses to discover innovation, engineer new technology, and build a better tomorrow.

Visit MatterHackers at Booth #3605 for our first in-person conference of 2021! 

Want to attend the expo FREE as a guest of MatterHackers? Register HERE or use code MYGUEST for a free expo hall pass or upgrade to a 2-day full conference badge with our 20% discount. 

Events in September

September 13^th - September 15^th

RAPID + TCT 2021

• Attend RAPID+TCT 2021 as our guest! Use promo code 15908536 when you register online for a free EXPO pass to the event, courtesy of MatterHackers. 

See the newest 3D printing technologies at RAPID + TCT, where the additive manufacturing community convenes, and where industry-accelerating products are launched. This is an unparalleled show that helps attendees, buyers, and businesses find solutions to the toughest manufacturing challenges, straight from the most respected experts. Join MatterHackers at the most influential additive manufacturing event, in-person at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

Rewatch These Events

Rewatch These Live Recordings

View recordings and articles from all our past webinars, conventions, and inspiration sessions! 

June 10th

Inspiration Session: Starting Your Small Business Etsy Shop with 3D Printing

• Click HERE to view the session recording and Q&A

Interested in learning how you can use 3D printing to support your small business or side hustle? Mara Hitner moderates a virtual panel with these small business owners and Etsy shop users who are running their businesses thanks to 3D printing:

Featuring special guests:
SugarDashCo: A cookie cutter printer shop based in Texas
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SugarDashCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
Instagram: @sugardashco

PortaKeeper: A diverse shop that specializes in Espresso and Archery
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PortaKeeper
Instagram: @portakeeper

Villainous Prop Shop: Designers of helmets, masks and other prop items from popular comic books, films, and video games
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VillainousPropShop
Instagram: @villainouspropshop

If you were unable to make it to this event, fear not! Watch a copy of the recording and answers to your top questions HERE.

April 29^th

MatterHackers Inspiration Session : Building Momentum - 3D Printing for Military Training, Humanitarian Aid, and Future Workforce

• Watch the recording HERE

• Apr 29, 2021 11:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

MatterHackers and Building Momentum come together for an inspirational session of 3D printing propelling innovation in the manufacturing industry. Join as a member of the audience for our live interview recording and Q&A with the tech and problem solving experts at Building Momentum.

NOCTI/America Makes Additive Manufacturing Credential Virtual Info Session

MatterHackers, joined by NOCTI and America Makes, hosted a 30-minute info session on an exciting opportunity for high schools with 3D printing or additive manufacturing programs.

Credentialing has historically been an important part of workforce development for manufacturing, and America Makes has teamed up with NOCTI (the largest independant credentialing body in the US) to create the very first "Essentials of Additive Manufacturing" credential for high schools.

If your high school is selected as a test site, both the online multiple choice assessment, and the hands-on performance assessment will be available to pilot at NO COST. The pilot testing window for this assessment is April 1 to May 30, 2021. Here's who will be walking you through the opportunity details to determine if your high school would be a good fit:

• Josh Cramer, Director of Education and Workforce Development, America Makes
• Bill White, Applied Engineering and Technology Teacher, Avonworth High School
• Lawrence Binek, Aerospace Engineer, Raytheon
• Julie Vanhala, NOCTI
• Moderator: Mara Hitner, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, MatterHackers

For more information or to apply for the NOCTI test site program, email josh.cramer@ncdmm.org
Missed it live? Watch the recording HERE

MatterHackers and Ultimaker Webinar and Virtual Meetup with STEM Teacher Jackie Derr

MatterHackers, Ultimaker, and Education Ambassador Jackie Derr hosted our first virtual meetup event of the year, with a special presentation showcasing the new Ultimaker 2+ Connect 3D Printer. See the latest in 3D Printing technology for the classroom and beyond, with a spotlight featuring curriculum and real-world applications.

We invite you to view the recording of the live discussion, networking, and knowledge sharing between fellow 3D printing educators and enthusiasts across multiple industries at this free online event. 
Missed it live? Watch the recording HERE

May 26^th

Inspiration Session: How 3D Printing Will Empower the Next Generation of Inventors

• Click HERE to watch the webinar recording and Q&A.

MatterHackers Education Ambassador and 6th grade teacher Jesus Huerta shares his success stories in project-based learning with 3D printing and the MakerBot Sketch 3D Printer, teaching real-world problem solving and preparing students for future careers in STEAM and beyond.

Missed the live event? Visit this link to watch a recording of the event and email education@matterhackers.com for answers to all your 3D printing and education questions. 

Past Events

Past Events

June 23^rd - June 26^th

2021 Nation of Makers Conference (NOMCON)

• Read more about the Nation of Makers and get your tickets to NOMCON 2021 here. 
  
  

The diverse national network of community leaders and organizers for makerspace, hackerspaces, workshops, fablabs and more that make up the Nation of Makers will host its annual convention, NOMCON, virtually this year.

Focusing on the theme of "Local to Global: Supporting Local Makers to Create a Resilient Movement for Positive Global Changes", NOMCON discussion will center, in part, on promoting the impact of local activists and communities of makers. As both an exhibiting participant and a corporate member of NOMCON, MatterHackers is excited to support and collaborate with maker communities and to add our voice to the maker movement.

June 26^th - June 30^th

ISTELive 21 Edtech Conference

• Sign up here to participate in the inspirational creation labs, Tools that Work Sessions, free giveaways, and interactive lectures to come.
  
  

MatterHackers returns to ISTE to participate as a Solutions Hub sponsor of the ISTELive 21 virtual conference and to exhibit as a leading industry partner in educational technology.

Join us for the latest content and curriculum created by our amazing Education Ambassadors; watch live sessions hosted by 3D Printing leaders and advocates education and those propelling the next generation towards the advanced tools invaluable for future careers; and explore the latest in 3D printing technologies designed for schools, makerspaces, and libraries.

More information coming soon!

July 6^th 

Inspiring Creativity and Empathy with PrintLab

• Tuesday, July 6 at 4:00 pm EST Tuesday, July 6 at 4:00 pm EST 
• Register for free HERE

Join for you chance to win a FREE 3D printer and to learn what PrintLab has to offer in this free session on 3D printing in the classroom with NGSS standards-aligned project-based learning strategies. Find out how you can get started with 3D printing or expand and elevate your curriculum and student engagement using 3D printers.The focus will be on reviewing completed projects by MatterHackers Education Ambassador Steven Jones' middle school students who were inspired by PrintLab's curriculum.