Studio Tour

Tour the largest rapid prototyping company in the world!
Sponsored by Anvil Prototyping. 

Prototyping is a critical part of product design.  With so many tools available, most designers have questions:

• Which technology should I use? 
• When do I outsource?
• What tools make sense in my studio? 
• What results can I expect and what are the limitations?  

3D Systems has assembled the broadest range of prototyping and additive manufacturing technologies in the industry.  We can now effectively match
each design requirement, material specification and stage of the product development cycle.  At this event, you will understand how to best leverage the entire RP toolbox, gain insight into the future of additive manufacturing and learn how new technologies are opening up additional opportunities for creative design solutions.  

Come when you can to this open house and network with colleagues and true design professionals throughout the region.  Short presentations are scheduled for those who want to dig deeper into the tools. 


This event is the first of its kind to best answer these practical questions faced by mechanical design professionals.  

Drop in anytime between 2-6pm on March 30, 2012. 

2 pm:  Networking, facility tours and prototyping demonstrations
3 pm:  “Prototyping Decision Matrix”  -  Bill Watson, Managing Partner, Anvil Prototype & Design
3:30:  Networking break
4pm:  “The Future of Additive Manufacturing” – Cathy Lewis, VP, Global Marketing at 3D Systems
4:30 – 6pm:  Happy hour – networking, facility tours and prototyping demonstrations

RSVPs are requested but not required.  You can register at:  http://anvilprototype.com/EventRegistration/tabid/68/Default.aspx 
 
Map click here

NOTE:  If you’re using a GPS, input 1800 Overview Drive as your destination.

This handbook has been making it way around the internet.  If you haven't seen it yet you should download it and check it out.  After you read it, enjoyed it, and learned a thing or two, how about donating $5-$10 bucks to the cause?  Isn't it about time a designer put something like this together?

When: Thursday, December 15th @ 6:00 PM

Where: Player's Retreat

105 Oberlin Road
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 755-9589

The holidays are almost here, and your IDSA Carolina Chapter officers want to close out a full year of successful events with one last Thirsty Third Thursday!  Join us for a D-School favorite, the infamous Player's Retreat on Hillsborough Street – a Raleigh tradition since 1951!  We'll be giving away prizes for the tackiest Christmas Sweaters!  As always, bring your business card for a chance to win some great schwag in our raffle...

We want your feedback!

Want do YOU want out of next year's T3 events?  Do YOU have a great neighborhood watering hole we should try? Send us an email and the next Thirsty Third Thursday event could be held in your neck of the woods! Simply type "Thirsty Thursday" in the subject line, and let us know where the January Thirsty Thursday event should be held!

Email questions, comments, or event ideas to us at idsacarolina@gmail.com and check out our chapter calendar for more exciting events at either idsa.org or right here at idsacarolina.org

When: Tuesday, November 15th @ 5:30 PM

Where: Hickory Tavern, Harris Blvd. (Exit 18)

9010 Harris Corners Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269-3786
(470) 421-4466


Fall is finally over and it's getting chilly out there!  What a perfect excuse to join your fellow local professinal designers and students over a delicious seasonal microbrew!  As always, bring your business card to be entered into our raffle - we've got some great prizes lined up, all sponsored by Anvil Prototype + Design!

We want your feedback!

Can't make it?  Want to see the next Queen City event at your neighborhood watering hole? Send us an email and the next Tipsy Tuesday happy hour could be held in your neck of the woods! Simply type "Tipsy Tuesday" in the subject line, and let us know where the YOU think the event should be held!

Email questions, comments, or event ideas to us at idsacarolina@gmail.com and check out our chapter calendar for more exciting events at either idsa.org or right here at idsacarolina.org

When: Thursday, November 17th @ 6:00 PM

Where: Busy Bee Café

225 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 424-7817


Fall is finally over and it's getting chilly out there!  What a perfect excuse to join your fellow local professinal designers and students over a delicious seasonal microbrew!  As always, bring your business card to be entered into our raffle - we've got some great prizes lined up!


We want your feedback!

Can't make it?  Want to see next month's T3 event in RTP or Cary?  Do YOU have a great neighborhood watering hole we should try?  Send us an email and the next Thirsty Third Thursday event could be held in your neck of the woods!  Simply type "Thirsty Thursday" in the subject line, and let us know where the December Thirsty Thursday event should be held.

Email questions, comments, or event ideas to us at idsacarolina@gmail.com and check out our chapter calendar for more exciting events at either idsa.org or right here at idsacarolina.org

Time to carve pine!

The NCSU IDSA chapter brings us the 2011 Pinewood Derby
from 1-4 pm Nov 19th at Leazar Hall.

Official car kits can be purchased from us (NCSU IDSA), or bought from your local hobby shop.  Remember that they must be‘Pinewood Derby’ kits, NOT ‘Pine Car’ kits.  Pine car kits are lamer and have have different dimensions.

Guidelines for construction should be in most  kits, but you can check out the fine print down below:

- Must be within 7” long, 2-1/4” wide, and under 4” in height
- Must be at or under 5 ounces
- Must use wheels and axels provided in kit (no replacements or modifications)
- All four wheels must be used and must touch the ground
- No graphite or liquid lubricants

Awards will be given for fastest times and overall sweetness.  Myself and my car will be waiting to see you at the finish line.  Yup, that's a taunt in your face.
Anyone interested in attending needs to emaill ncsu.idsa@gmail.com

More information, including directions, are available on the NCSU IDSA blog)

Design for Good is an AIGA initiative that employs the power of creativity and design to improve the human experience culturally, socially, environmentally and economically. It aims to channel designers, and their creative talent, toward community needs and demonstrate how design and design thinking can make a difference.

For our next AIGA Charlotte event, the Design for Good Poster Initiative, we’re calling on the design community to create posters that will inform Charlotte citizens about environmental and social issues, and inspire them to create positive change in our growing city.

Learn more HERE.

When: Thursday, October 20th @ 6:00 PM

Where: Buffalo Brothers

4025 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607-2986
(919) 782-4949

The IDSA Carolinas Chapter is getting together, and you’re invited to our monthly happy hour! Come join us for cocktails and good company – Connect with other local area designers and help us build a stronger IDSA. Bring a business card to enter the raffle for some fantastic prizes, generously donated by our sponsors! We want to see YOU there!

Email questions, comments, or event ideas to us at idsacarolina@gmail.com and check out our chapter calendar for more exciting events at either idsa.org or right here at idsacarolina.org

Director Gary Hustwit will be hosting an evening of special screenings Monday, November 7th at the Rialto Cinema in Raleigh.  Sweet!

IDSA members get a special discount and can order tickets in advance by clicking here: http://urbanizedfilm.com/raleigh-durham-special-screening/  Super Sweet!

Click here to check out more about this new film.