3D Printing in Education
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    • Introduction to 3D printing
    • Rationale
    • The Horizon Report
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    • Subjects Applications of 3D printing >
      • Architecture
      • Geography / Geology
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    • Module One >
      • Introduction to 3D Printing
      • About 3D printers - Make your own Moby
    • Module Two - Printing 3D >
      • Finding the right 3D Model - Lesson Plan
    • Module Three >
      • 123D Catch
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    • Infographics about 3D Printing
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This website is designed to support students and teachers explore the emerging and  potential uses of 3D printing. Let you imaginations 'run wild' as you explore the endless possibilities of this enabling technology. 
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Some basic questions answered

How does 3D printing work?

Similar to how conventional 2D printers have variations like ink jet, lazer jet and bubble jet, 3D printers also have different methods of creating models, but most adopt a very similar process. 2D “slices” are printed on top of each other and the layers just build up to form the 3D shape.

What is 3D printing used for?
3D printing first became popular as a means of “rapid prototyping” of industrial designs and products. It enables quick and relatively inexpensive production of accurate, high quality models for testing purposes. 3D printing is also being used by artists to create interesting and often complex three-dimensional statues and objects. With wide access to this technology now 3D printing can be used to replicate anything that can de developed in a design program.

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  • Home
  • For Teachers
    • Introduction to 3D printing
    • Rationale
    • The Horizon Report
    • Printing Process and types of printers
    • Choosing a 3D printer
  • Curriculum Links
    • ISTE Standards
  • Learning Modules
    • Subjects Applications of 3D printing >
      • Architecture
      • Geography / Geology
      • Mathematics
      • Science
    • Module One >
      • Introduction to 3D Printing
      • About 3D printers - Make your own Moby
    • Module Two - Printing 3D >
      • Finding the right 3D Model - Lesson Plan
    • Module Three >
      • 123D Catch
  • Resource Links
    • Infographics about 3D Printing
    • Thingiverse
    • Maker's Empire
    • NIH 3D Print Exchange
    • Yobi3D
    • Yeggi
    • Instructables - 3D printing
  • Video Library
  • Image Gallery
  • 4D Printing
  • Now thats a good idea