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Professional 3D Modeling Training for 3D Printing
Fusion 360, ZBrush & Blender – In-person, led by experts
At 3DTECHLAB, we share our expertise with professionals, artists, designers, and technicians looking to master 3D modeling for printing.
Our hands-on, in-person training is 100% focused on 3D printing and combines teaching, real-world projects, and intensive practice.
Why choose in-person training?
- Personalized guidance all week
- Live interaction with industry experts
- Practice based on real-world case studies
- Hardware, software licenses, and printing included
- Access to our workshop and printers during training
- Great networking and learning environment
Available Trainings
FUSION 360 TRAINING – BEGINNER LEVEL (Focused on 3D Printing)
Day 1: Introduction & Getting Started
Interface and workspace overview
3D printing settings (units, tolerances, formats)
3D space navigation
2D Sketches: drawing and constraint tools
Exercises: creating basic sketches (cube, bracket, base)
Day 2: Volumes & Basic Operations
Extrude, revolve, hole, chamfer, fillet
Understanding construction history
Basic parametric modifications
Exercises: modeling simple mechanical parts (enclosure, spacer)
Day 3: Assemblies & Components
Creating internal and external components
Basic assembly constraints
Organizing the project
STL / OBJ export for 3D printing
Exercises: modeling a multi-part printable object
Day 4: Advanced Beginner Features
Shell, mirror, pattern
Using custom planes and references
Introduction to threads and snap-fit parts
Preparing a model for printing (support, orientation)
Day 5: Final Project & Practice
Guided personal project: model a functional or decorative object
Instructor support for blocking points
STL file prep and printability check
Optional: test print preview onsite
Final review, personalized feedback, evaluation
Goal
Master the fundamentals of Fusion 360 to model simple, printable 3D parts.
Structure & Practical Details
🗓️ 5 days (Monday to Friday)
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 At 3DTECHLAB, Gembloux, Belgium
🎒 PC, software, printed tests, syllabus, lunch & coffee included ☕
FUSION 360 TRAINING – ADVANCED (Focused on 3D Printing)
Day 1: Advanced Parametric Design
Review of design history and constraints
Advanced parametric modeling: formulas, variables, tables
Creation of a dynamic, editable template
Workshop: adaptive part with configurable options
Day 2: Complex Modeling Techniques
Advanced tools: sweep, loft, complex intersections
Use of surfaces and body blending
Cutting tools and body splitting
Case study: modeling a part with organic technical shapes
Day 3: Complex Assemblies
Creation of hierarchical (multi-level) assemblies
Component motion and animation
Basic simulations: clearance, tolerance, spatial constraints
Project: articulated object ready for printing
Day 4: Optimization & Print Preparation
Creating internal structures (hollow, honeycomb, etc.)
Part splitting and segmentation for XXL or multipart prints
Design of joints, holes, and clips for glue-free assembly
Preparation and export for 3D printing (orientation, support, tolerances, mesh analysis)
Day 5: Final Project & Expertise
Guided complex project: creating a functional or artistic object (mount, mechanism, articulated sculpture…)
Expert tips on functional design
Export + slicing/test print
Final evaluation, feedback, and certification
Goal
Deepen parametric modeling, master complex assemblies, and optimize parts for professional 3D printing.
Structure & Practical Details
🗓️ 5 days (Monday to Friday)
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 At 3DTECHLAB, Gembloux, Belgium
🎒 PC, software, printed tests, syllabus, lunch & coffee included ☕
ZBRUSH TRAINING – BEGINNER LEVEL (Focused on 3D Printing)
Day 1: Introduction & Fundamentals
Interface overview (menus, navigation, shortcuts)
Basics: Dynamesh, subdivisions, symmetry
Understanding sculpting logic in ZBrush (vs. CAD modeling)
Introduction to essential brushes
Exercise: sculpting a rock, bone, or simple shape
Day 2: Volume Building
Sculpting a base volume (animal or humanoid form)
Working on proportions, dynamesh & resolution
Inserting SubTools
Using smoothing, digging, inflating brushes
Exercise: creating a stylized mini bust
Day 3: Details & Expression
Intro to topology and masks
Adding folds, textures, patterns, veins…
Symmetry techniques, including radial symmetry
Exercise: creating a decorative or organic object (mascot, creature…)
Day 4: Preparing a Model for 3D Printing
Cleaning the model (holes, artifacts)
Mesh verification (thickness, orientation, fusion)
Simple boolean tools to cut or separate parts
Exporting clean STL or OBJ
Exercise: sculpt + clean a print-ready object
Day 5: Final Project & Mentoring
Free creation of a personal object: bust, totem, medallion, creature…
Personalized coaching
Mesh check, final export
Discussion of professional workflows and expert tips
Goal
Learn the fundamentals of ZBrush to efficiently sculpt printable 3D models.
Structure & Practical Details
🗓️ 5 days (Monday to Friday)
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 At 3DTECHLAB, Gembloux, Belgium
🎒 PC, software, printed tests, syllabus, lunch & coffee included ☕
ZBRUSH TRAINING – ADVANCED (Focused on 3D Printing)
Day 1: Professional Workflow & Advanced Sculpting
Analyzing sculpting workflows based on object type (character, figurine, decorative piece, anatomical part, etc.)
Advanced use of Dynamesh, ZRemesher, and Sculptris Pro
Precise control of volume and polygon flow
Exercise: sculpting a bust with expression and accessories
Day 2: High-Resolution Detailing & Finishing
Secondary details (folds, fine textures, pores, skin, leather, etc.)
Custom alphas and advanced brushes
Managing complex SubTools (overlapping or independent objects)
Exercise: creating a decorative accessory with realistic textures
Day 3: Hard Surface & Cutouts
Hard surface sculpting techniques: Trim, Polish, Clip brushes
Dynamic Booleans: merging, subtracting, splitting
Creating complex mechanical or stylized shapes
Exercise: modeling a helmet, armor, or mechanical part
Day 4: Preparing for Complex 3D Printing
Optimizing mesh for 3D printing
Splitting into multiple parts (with ZBrush or MeshMixer)
Managing orientation, supports, and interlocking parts
Adding pegs, hollows, purge holes, etc.
Exercise: separating a figurine into printable pieces
Day 5: Final Project & Coaching
Free complex project: creating a technical or artistic sculpture
Applying all learned tools: sculpting, retopology, export
Individual mentoring and corrections
Final export + slicing preview
Feedback, final evaluation, and personalized advice
Goal
Master the sculpting of complex models, fine-tune topology, and prepare clean, print-ready 3D files.
Structure & Practical Details
🗓️ 5 days (Monday to Friday)
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 At 3DTECHLAB, Gembloux, Belgium
🎒 PC, software, printed tests, syllabus, lunch & coffee included ☕
BLENDER TRAINING – BEGINNER LEVEL (Focused on 3D Printing)
Day 1: Interface Discovery & Modeling Basics
Introduction to Blender and its interface (3D view, panels, navigation)
Selection and transformation tools (G, R, S), orthographic views
Difference between objects, mesh, and modifiers
Handling primitives: extrusion, scaling, subdivision
Exercise: modeling a basic part (e.g., bracket or casing)
Day 2: Basic Modeling Techniques & Shape Control
Edit Mode vs Object Mode
Loop cuts, knife, bevel, inset, extrude region
Merge, delete, bridge, vertex/edge/face tools
Creating simple organic shapes
Exercise: modeling a simple decorative object (e.g., vase or lamp)
Day 3: Introduction to Modifiers & Booleans
Useful modifiers for 3D printing: Solidify, Mirror, Subdivision
Booleans (union, difference, intersection)
File organization: outliner, naming, collections/layers
Exercise: creating an articulated or nested object
Day 4: Preparing a Model for 3D Printing
Scale, orientation, and manifold checks
Clean STL or OBJ export (units, triangulation)
Introduction to Mesh Analysis, Netfabb, and simple repairs
Exercise: converting a decorative object into a printable file
Day 5: Mini Project & Full Review
Accompanied personal mini project
Summary of 3D print-oriented modeling workflow
Final export, validation, and slicing analysis
Slicing tips & post-processing guidance
Q&A and training wrap-up
Goal
Learn the fundamentals of Blender to efficiently model 3D-printable objects.
Structure & Practical Details
🗓️ 5 days (Monday to Friday)
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 At 3DTECHLAB, Gembloux, Belgium
🎒 PC, software, printed tests, syllabus, lunch & coffee included ☕
BLENDER TRAINING – ADVANCED (Focused on 3D Printing)
Day 1: Advanced Modeling & Clean Topology
Managing clean topology (edge flow, loops, poles)
Quick retopology for 3D printing
Basic sculpt mode: dynatopo, remesh, grab, smooth
Hard surface modeling: complex bevels, bevel workflow
Exercise: modeling a complex shell or mechanical part
Day 2: Non-Destructive Modeling Techniques
Advanced use of modifiers: Array, Shrinkwrap, Curve, Displace
Logical modifier stack and organization
Parametric creation using modifiers
Exercise: generating a repeatable object with printable variations (e.g., grille, mask, decorative structure)
Day 3: Model Optimization for 3D Printing
Controlling thickness, tolerances, overhang angles
Designing articulated or snap-fit parts
Managing symmetry, hollowing, and supports
Mesh repair with Blender + Netfabb / Microsoft 3D Builder
Exercise: modeling a multi-part printable object
Day 4: Sculpting, Organic Details & Printable Texturing
Detailed sculpting (brushes, alphas, stencils)
Detail projection on low poly base
Creating surface textures convertible into printable volume
Converting sculptures to printable models (decimation, remesh, reprojection)
Exercise: creating a simple character or stylized object
Day 5: Complete Print-Oriented Mini Project
Personal or client-oriented project (decorative object, toy, tool, art)
Full workflow review: modeling → sculpting → optimization → export
Slicing prep and technical checks
Personalized feedback, improvement tips, and Q&A
Goal
Deepen organic modeling, master non-destructive workflows, and prepare complex projects for 3D printing.
Structure & Practical Details
🗓️ 5 days (Monday to Friday)
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 At 3DTECHLAB, Gembloux, Belgium
🎒 PC, software, printed tests, syllabus, lunch & coffee included ☕