3D Printing

@slackmartha

mslack@dentonisd.org

What is 3D Printing?

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Will 3D Printing Change Everything?

http://youtu.be/QD2Rdeo8vuE

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3D Printing Timelapse

http://youtu.be/tGJeeEZTLhw

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Why 3D Printing?

• Applicable
• Design focus
• Process focus
• Product focus
• Collaborative
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Curricular
• Awesome

You Will Need:

• A Printer: I have the XYZ Da Vinci.($600)
• Filament: $25-$30
• Design Software: Siemens Solid Edge (Free for educational use)
• Extras: 3D scanner ($1000) and 3D pens ($100)

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Affordable Printers

http://us.xyzprinting.com/en/Home $600 (works great & easy to use)

http://www.makerbot.com $1,300- $3,000

http://cubify.com/ $1,300- $2,500

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Printer Filament

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PLA - processed from plant products. Considered 'earth friendly' plastic.

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ABS - A polymer and considered a strong plastic with mild flexibility. Noticeable smell when melted.

http://www.protoparadigm.com/blog/2013/01/the-difference-between-abs-and-pla-for-3d-printing/

Siemens Solid Edge-Educational Partnership

• Math and engineering focus
• User friendly & printer friendly
• Great resources, tutorials, and training
• Free for educators and students

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3D modeling software grant for educators and students:

https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/academic/resources/solid-edge/educators/highschool-download.cfm

Community forum:

http://community.plm.automation.siemens.com/t5/Solid-Edge/ct-p/solid-edge

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Tips for Starting

• Develop business partnerships
• Twitter
• Outsource to students & learn with students
• Search free STL files www.thingiverse.com & http://us.gallery.xyzprinting.com/
• Start small
• Celebrate small victories
• Just do it

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3D Pens

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• Affordable option
• Similar technology
• ABS compatible
• Creative tool
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWyhezIze4

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Images © 2014 Dim3Printing

Using 3D Pens

• A tool for creating models and prototypes for atoms/ molecules and other scientific projects
• Teaching basic geometric concepts through shape and form construction
• Problem solving and critical thinking exercises
• Teaching balance, gravity, and other concepts in physics
• Prototype and product design entrepreneurial assignments
• A creative medium for choice-based projects
• Great for teaching expressive line with contour and cross contour drawings
• Geometric sculptures
• Architectural drawings
• Mixed media art work
• Jewelry making
• A great medium for transitioning from 2D to 3D
• Creative tool for all sculpture-based art rooms
• Experimental and thematic projects
• Affordable replacement for wire sculptures

Obstacles and Barriers

• Compatible technology
• Limited technology
• Installing printer and software
• STL files
• Bad files
• Limited Funds
• Approved Vendors

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People. Blogs. Websites.

3D Printing on Twitter:

@anyobject

@my3Dprinting

@3Dprinter_world

@3Dprintboard

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Solid Edge on Twitter:

@soliddna

@dorasmith

Teacher Blogs:

http://talesofa3dprinter.blogspot.com/

http://clarkbarnett.com/techcamp/

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Websites:

http://www.3ders.org/

http://3dprintingindustry.com/

http://www.fabbaloo.com/

http://dim3printing.com/3d-printer

http://www.edudemic.com/3d-printing-in-the-classroom/

http://www.edudemic.com/3d-pens-classroom/

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Explaining the Future: YouTube

Biomedical Printing:

http://youtu.be/9D749wZSlb0

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The Business Opportunity:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPvxShlrm58&feature=share&list=PL00EF5D53EB524E2A&index=3

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Top 10 Personal Printers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrOt4R-kR2g&feature=share&list=PL00EF5D53EB524E2A

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Additional Resources

List of printers:

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/affordable-3d-printer/

3D Printing changing the world:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5AZzOw7FwA#t=49

List of software:

http://www.3ders.org/3d-software/3d-software-list.html

Free 3D Scanner software:

http://www.david-3d.com/?section=Downloads

Articles on Edudemic.com:

http://www.edudemic.com/3d-pens-classroom/

http://www.edudemic.com/3d-printing-in-the-classroom/

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