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.
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.
Check out Video Library for further information.
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.
Check out Video Library for further information.
