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3D Printing

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Tools

What came out of 1983??

Image Credit: 3D Systems

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What’s Possible TODAY?

The SuperDraco engine chamber is manufactured using state-of-the-art direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), otherwise known as

3D printing.

Curriculum

3D Pens in the Classroom

• Geometric Designs

• Architectural Drawings

• Artistic Sculptures

• Product Design

• 3D Molecular Models

Image Credit: Martha Slack

Image Credit: Martha Slack

Image Credit: Martha Slack

3D Printed Minecraft Model

In-Game Minecraft Model

Minecraft Model

• This model has one of every type of block in the game!

Step 1: Build model in TinkerCad

Step 2: Export to Minecraft

Step 3: Open in McEdit

Step 4: Open in Minecraft

Community

–Johnny Appleseed

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–Johnny Appleseed

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3D printing bridges the virtual and the physical. It enables rapid prototyping and iteration. There needs to be space in your curriculum for 3D printed objects to demonstrate learning and s e r v e t h e c o m m u n i t y. The 3 D publishing revolution has enabled anyone to publish 3D objects and form powerful communities of practice.