In YOUR Classroom

 When did 3D printing really begin?  In 1984, Chuck Hull of 3D Systems Corporation, developed a prototype system based on this process known as stereolithography. His creation is now the name of the common form of file types used on most 3D printers - *.stlstereolithography

 The printer is controlled by a computer software program.  Plastic filament is loaded into the “extruder”  The nozzle heats the plastic filament and the computer software instructs the printer where the design is to be printed on the platform.  The heated plastic hardens as it is printed onto the platform.  The 3D object is formed 1 layer at a time. Objects can be anywhere from 40 layers to 400 layers or more. The more layers – the longer the print.

 Anything you imagine!  Most “home use” printers use a type of plastic called ABS or PLA. These are good for models or replicas of anything you desire – from prosthetic hands to plastic gears for home made robots.  There are printers that can also print in many other types of materials:  Wood filament  Gold/silver  Flexible plastic  Organic Material  Concrete  Metal  Food  seconds

 Create inventions  Print 3D replicas to better understand concepts  Design your own 3D printed art  Create parts for a robot  Turn your drawings into 3D designs  Print models of historical structures  Print your Minecraft world!  Any project you can imagine! Any project you can imagine!  Can’t imagine anything? Try thingiverse for project ideas!thingiverse

 iPad apps – You can create and then an.stl file to someone with a printer or you can upload designs to companies and they will print them for you (for a fee)  MORPHI MORPHI  Sculpteo Sculpteo  Let’s Create Pottery Let’s Create Pottery  Or an ONLINE site called TinkercadTinkercad  Try it now! – In groups, you will create a UNIQUE design promoting St. Jerome using the iPads and Morphi. Most original design will be printed by the end of the day!