Carson City Library - Board of Trustee 5/26/2016: 3D Printing

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3D printing involves using digital files and additive processes to create physical objects by laying down successive layers of material. It starts with a 3D digital design which is then sliced into layers and used by the 3D printer to extrude or bind material to build the final object layer by layer. There are several technologies used in 3D printing including selective laser sintering (SLS) and fused deposition modeling (FDM). 3D printing has applications in industries like healthcare for prosthetics, aerospace for aircraft parts, and automotive for prototypes. As technologies advance, 3D printing is expected to significantly impact manufacturing.

The PAST Foundation provides teachers with tools and programs to deliver meaningful STEM education to every learner. Their toolkit and Knowledge Capture program allow entire communities to transform classrooms and involve community members in student success. Elliot Mork's work at PAST focuses on understanding communities through ethnographic research to inform policy and drive successful educational transformations. He discusses how 3D printing and CNC machines can be applied in educational settings to engage students through hands-on projects that develop important skills. Various free and paid software and machines are introduced to provide starting points for implementing 3D printing and CNC routing in classrooms.

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of making 3D objects from a digital file by successively adding material layer by layer under computer control. It works by slicing a virtual 3D model into thin horizontal layers and then producing the object by depositing one layer at a time. Applications of 3D printing include producing design prototypes, models for education, and customized medical implants and prosthetics. While the technology offers advantages like customization, there remain challenges to address such as cost, speed, and intellectual property issues.

Presented with Gordon Wyant & Jake Rundel at the Nebraska Library Association 2014 Annual Conference on 10 October 2014 in South Sioux City, NE.

This document discusses the benefits of digitizing archival materials such as books, newspapers, photographs, and manuscripts that are fragile or at risk of damage from heavy use. It outlines several initiatives by the Rochester Public Library to make parts of its collection more accessible online, including digitizing photographs, maps, and genealogical records. The document also discusses important considerations for digital projects such as rights, costs, staffing needs, formats, and ensuring long-term access to and maintenance of the digital files.

The document discusses the potential of 3D printing and provides an overview of its current state. It describes 3D printing as a process that builds physical objects from digital models in successive thin layers without the need for tools. The document outlines several benefits of 3D printing such as high levels of customization, reduced transportation needs, and less waste. It also discusses trends like its applications in various industries, declining costs and improving quality, and emerging techniques like 4D printing. However, the document notes some challenges like surface finish and speed that still need improvement.

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.

3D printing has become widespread on college campuses, with many schools consolidating printers in centralized labs for cost savings and student accessibility. These labs offer students experience with 3D printing across disciplines from engineering to art and biology. Schools employ various fee structures for student use of the printers and materials, from no fees to fees based on material volume or type of printer used. Some schools outsource printing to external companies to avoid infrastructure costs or access specialty materials.