3d printing in higher education
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Introduction and overview of 3d printing for higher education. Built for a June 2015 NERCOMP workshop, http://nercomp.org/index.php?section=events&evtid=430.
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3d printing in higher education
- 1. 3d printing in higher education NERCOMP 2015
- 2. 1. Technology overview 2. Uses in education a/k/a overview and big picture
- 3. Ground rules for today • Please ask questions. We forbid embarrassment. • We are assuming a baseline awareness of being new to 3d printing. • Please contribute thoughts. This is a rapidly developing field! • Tweet away at #NercompPDO3
- 4. I. THE TECHNOLOGY Wikipedia definition: 3D printing (or additive manufacturing, AM) is any of various processes used to make a three-dimensional object. In 3D printing, additive processes are used, in which successive layers of material are laid down under computer control.
- 5. I. THE TECHNOLOGY Industry definition: 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the entire object is created. http://3dprinting.com/what-is-3d-printing/
- 6. I. THE TECHNOLOGY Several types: • Additive (layers) (also material jetting) • Powder bed fusion (“An additive manufacturing process in which thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed”) • Binder jetting (“An additive manufacturing process in which a liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join powder materials.”) • Sheet lamination (“An additive manufacturing process in which sheets of material are bonded to form an object”) Quotes from the ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Technologies
- 7. I. THE TECHNOLOGY Several types: • Subtractive (block) • Selective laser sintering and melting • Stereolithography • Extrusion http://the3doodler.com/ • Continuous liquid interface production (http://www.popularmechanics.com/technolo gy/a14586/carbon3d-3d-printer-resin/)
- 8. Parts The printing materials: • Plastic • Filaments • Metals and alloys • Powders • Concrete • Photopolymer resin (stereolithography)
- 9. Parts More printing materials: • Paper based, Mcor IRIS, http://mcortechnologies.com/school-art-institute- chicago-discovers-power-versatility-affordable-full-color- paper-based-3d-printing/ • Cloth (Disney: http://thenextdigit.com/20306/disney- develops-printer-creates-soft-interactive-objects- fabrics/) (High fashion: http://www.popsci.com/sxsw- 2015-3d-printed-fashion-activated-body) • Food (Sugar: http://the-sugar-lab.com/ChefJet) (Cornell: http://creativemachines.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/S FF09_Cohen1_0.pdf)
- 10. Parts Software • Controller or client program • CAD programs • 3D authoring and editing (Sketchup, Maya) • Pre-existing files (Shapeways, Sketchup 3D Warehouse, Thingiverse, http://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/) (.stl) • G-code to translate file into printing (http://slic3r.org/)
- 14. Printer examples Mcor IRIS, Paper based, http://mcortechnologie s.com/school-art- institute-chicago- discovers-power- versatility-affordable- full-color-paper-based- 3d-printing/
- 15. Printer examples RepRap • Open source hardware • Can serve as a recycler • (http://rep rap.org/) https://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/17280506475/
- 16. A growing technology • Replacement body parts, “bioprinting” (Yale: http://news.yale.edu/2014/12/03/yale-joins- leader-3d-organ-printing-transform- transplants) • Food • LEDs (Princeton: http://www.technologyreview.com/news/532 816/3-d-printing-bio-electronic-parts/)
- 17. A growing technology • Aircraft parts (http://www.bbc.com/news/tech nology-32597809) • Building components • Entire buildings
- 19. A growing technology Challenges and issues: • Intellectual property • Economic impact (slow down trade?) • Ecological impact • Backlash (ex: guns) • New era of individual customization + creativity
- 20. II. 3d in higher education https://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/7729488378/
- 21. Reasons to do 3d visualization • teaching • also research and creative work http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:3D_printed_Spinosaurus_skulls.jpg
- 22. Reasons to do 3d making stuff • Prototyping • Design thinking • Sheer creativity • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2MSXh o_KlU Save $$ in object purchasing and replacement
- 23. Which academic fields? • Classical studies and archaeology • History (ex: http://digital.vpr.net/post/students- recreate-historic-buildings-3d-printers) • Creative arts (i.e., fashion, studio art, theater) • Engineering • Robotics
- 24. Which academic fields? • Math • Geography and geology • Life sciences, allied health fields • Media studies ("critical making") • Business (study impact; new opportunities)
- 25. Strategic questions • What type of institution? (research vs engineering vs CC vs LAC) • Which disciplines show interest? • Is interest aimed at research or teaching? • Will you partner with off-campus interest and/or support?
- 26. Campus sites • Library • Makerspace (Abilene Christian University, http://go.nmc.org/rema) • 3d lab • Professor’s office
- 27. Campus sites • Departmental office • Multiple sites (Northeastern: https://soundcloud.com/educaus e/cni-podcast-patrick-yott-on-3d- printing-services-at-northeastern- university-libraries) • Other…?
- 28. Operational questions • Who owns the printing ecosystem? • Do you charge users? (intra-preneurial possibility)
- 29. Suggestions •Outsource printing first •Print playful objects •Have objects to show
- 30. Acknowledgements • Fred Hagemeister, University of Richmond • Debby Kurti, Table Top Inventing • James P Mclean, George Mason University • Jane Livingston, Yale University