3D Printing
3D Printing
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What came out of 1983??
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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.