Why 3D Printing Technology should be part of Formal Education

 

Do you know why understanding 3D Printing Technology is absolutely essential for today's secondary kids? Do you know after Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, 3D Printing Technology is the greatest next-gen thing that is happening and all school children should know about it.

          

Education of today needs to understand the true potential of 3D printing in education. Today's classrooms should be places of practical application and have hands-on experience. Due to its versatile nature 3D Printer can help students to use real-world applications, the knowledge in different fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Science, Architecture, etc. To know more about it please read my blog till the end.

Myself Ravindra Gavde, NextGen 3D Guide, founder of the Facebook group "Mission 3D for Generation Next" and my mission in the coming 3 years is to prepare career-seeking 10000 students for future opportunities in 3D Printing.

Let  us try to understand 5 Benefits of 3D Printing Technology           

1. Creative inventors

 

3D printing Technology makes students a creator. They invent based on needs and create solutions instead of buying or consuming the creations of someone else. Students use 3D printers to create a prosthetic hand for children around the world. Given the right tools, support and resources, you can imagine what any innovative invention would your son or daughter can create.

2. Engaging reluctant learners

 

Some people learn by seeing, some people learn by listening and some only by doing and 3D printing will ensure that they are actually kinesthetically involved in creation so they will be more engaged. Since 3D printing is a very new technology, it is not available to the average consumer. It's that excitement that can engage students who would otherwise have nothing to do with their learning. This is a wonderful new way to teach any motivate students. They are excited and eager to learn new things. The overall enthusiasm towards school and learning has increased tremendously in developed countries. Students who are typically reluctant learners have come to life. Students who are absent now and then have improved their attendance and are eager to learn more about it.

3. Solving real-world problems

3D printing exposes students to the real world and make them face real-world challenges, does making them fighters. 3D printing technology is the new sensation in the market. It makes education more realistic and practical. It sharpens the student's minds and makes them more practical and more creative in their approach. Thus it's the best technology for students.

4. Prepare students for the job of tomorrow

 

In recent years 3D printing has moved from a development lab in to manufacturing products out on the shop floor. 3D printing is considered a slow process but for prototype product, its works out to be the cheapest compared to the conventional machining processes. 3D printing speed is doubling every two years and will continue to do so. Students learning every aspect of 3D printing will prepare them for the job of tomorrow.

5. Students learn CAD along the way

To make a part on a 3D printer, a 3D CAD model is to be made. While making a model all information is needed such as size, shape, etc. The printer will be printing the model layer by layer. For that slicing software is needed, Cura is an open-source program for slicing. The software breakdowns the CAD model into G-code. Which contains all the commands that control the speed and direction of the printed head as it deposits layer after layer of extruded plastic to form a 3D model. Thus students learn CAD along the way in the process.

3D printing is changing the world and has an impact in fields as diverse as Aerospace, Fashion, Architecture, Engineering, and Medical. 3D printing skills developed by students will serve them well, regardless of their chosen careers.

Following are the fields where 3D printing can be made use of.

• Proto-type & Manufacturing
• Architecture Designs
• Construction
• Health Care& Medical
• Foundry
• Aeronautics & Space
• Die Making
• Art work
• Jewellery Designing
• Education
• Automotive
• Maritime Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Food Industry
• Drones
• High Tech
• Energy
• Textile & Fashion
• Robotics
• Optics
• Industrial goods
• Electronics

 

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