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.
Table of Contents
- Itinerary
- Important Dates
- Monthly Challenges
- Community File Share
- HueForge Integration
- Community Tools & Supplies
- Local Businesses for Makers
- Community Planning & Docs
- About Our Meetup
- Join the Discord
- Feedback
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
Important Dates
Upcoming meeting dates, challenge milestones, and venue information for our regular gatherings at the West Fargo Public Library.
Monthly Challenges
Maker Challenges Hub
Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:
- Active Challenge: Halloween Prints (Costume props, spooky decor & specialty materials, judging October 28, 2026)
- Upcoming Preview: November 2026 Multi-Material Printing preview
- Challenge Archive: Historical past challenges from 2025 and 2026
- Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines
- Free filament spool prizes for challenge winners
Community File Share
Community File Share Hub
Shared 3D models, test prints, parametric designs, and resources shared directly by meetup organizers and community members:
- SnapFrames Picture Frame: Parametric snap-together picture frame package (Hickory style, 216x140mm / 8.5x5.5 in) with STL parts and
frame-settings.jsonfor snapframes.app customization.
HueForge Integration
3D Fuel Filament Library
Enhance your HueForge projects with our comprehensive 3D Fuel filament library! This community resource includes:
- 120+ filament specifications with accurate color and transmissivity data
- Complete material range including PLA+, PCTG, transparents, and metallics
- Easy installation with step-by-step instructions
- Direct Download: Raw JSON library file ready to import
Community Tools & Supplies
Supporting Our Community
Curated 3D printing supplies, recommended tools, and partner discounts:
- 3D Fuel Filament Code: Save on filament with exclusive code
FARGO3Don 3DFuel.com. - Snapmaker Discounts: Referral link and coupon code
fargo3dfor Snapmaker hardware and the U1. - Bed Removal Scrapers: Safe, flexible tools for PEI build plate print removal.
- Filament Dry Boxes: Heavy-duty airtight storage options for moisture-sensitive filaments.
- Color-Changing Reusable Desiccant: High-capacity indicating beads for dry boxes.
Local Businesses for Makers
Local Businesses Directory
Regional manufacturing facilities, additive manufacturing bureaus, and precision machine shops across North Dakota and Minnesota:
- Bifrost Manufacturing (Grand Forks, ND): Industrial additive manufacturing specializing in direct metal laser sintering (DMLS in stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, Inconel), powder-bed polymers (SAF & SLS Nylon PA11/PA12, TPU), large-format FDM, and CNC machining.
Community Planning & Docs
Planning & Developer Documentation
Internal documentation, future planning, and technical specifications:
- Ideas & Planning: Competition concepts ("Sliced" design challenge), outreach initiatives, and presentation topics
- Architecture & Spec: Website integration architecture, folder taxonomy, and Gitea API schemas
- Wiki Changes Tracker: Migration and cleanup checklist
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
Meeting Location
Standard Venue:
West Fargo Public Library
215 Third St. E.
West Fargo, ND 58078
Document Navigation
| Document | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting Itinerary | Meeting structure, segment schedule, and guidelines | itinerary.md |
| Important Dates | Upcoming meeting dates and challenge milestones | Important-Dates.md |
| Challenges Hub | Overview of challenges and competition rules | challenges/readme.md |
| Active Challenge | Current monthly challenge theme and submission rules | challenges/current/current.md |
| Challenge Archive | Archive of all past challenges from 2025-2026 | challenges/archive/readme.md |
| Community File Share | Shared 3D models and print files (SnapFrames) | Community File Share/readme.md |
| Tools & Gear | Recommended tools, storage, and partner discounts | tools/Supporting-Our-Community.md |
| Local Businesses | Regional manufacturing, metal 3D printing, and powder printing services | local-businesses/readme.md |
| HueForge Guide | 3D Fuel color library and setup instructions | HueForge/README.md |
| Ideas & Planning | Community suggestions and future roadmap | docs/ideas.md |
| Planning & Docs Index | Developer docs and migration specs | docs/readme.md |
Next Meeting: October 28, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) at West Fargo Public Library. (Note: Meeting 1 week later than usual due to library room availability).
Active Challenge: Get into the spooky spirit with Halloween Prints for our October 28th meetup!