[Systems Engineering Teachers' Mailing List] 3D printing in the classroom

[Brendan D'Arcy]

Howdy All,

I have been teaching 3D printing classes to yr 9 students for two years now. We also have System Engineering students using the same printers. The students are developing some very exciting project models which is very pleasing to see.
At present we have about 50-60 students using only four 3D printers which is really bottle-necking the whole process.

As you know 3D printing takes time, so our students have been concentrating on developing lots of small pieces to print. We spend a lot of time designing and we try to stagger the actual printing process each time.

We currently use the UP! Plus 3D printers from 3D printing Systems.

For those of you who also run 3D printing classes/courses:

1)      What is your student to 3D printer ratios?

2)      What brand/model of printers are you all using? PLA or ABS plastic?

3)      What sort of projects are your students developing?

4)      How is your 3D printing classroom set up? Any photos of your setup?

I feel that this technology is very important for the students and their futures and I would love to develop a proper 3D printing classroom.
We are looking for classroom setup/layout ideas in hope that we can eventually develop a first class 3D printing and design lab.
If you think you have a good setup (that works!) or you have some good ideas I would love to hear from you or possibly visit your school to share ideas.




Regards,

Brendan D'Arcy
Senior School Teacher
Head of Department - Electronics (Systems Engineering)

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