1. 3D Printing in STEM Clubs
Gemma Taylor
Technology CPD Lead
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2. Prior knowledge. Who has one, who has used one
Prior knowledge. Who has one, who has used one? Designed or printed downloaded designs?
Have you used one in your club?

3. Subtractive manufacture
What is it?
Additive manufacture
Subtractive manufacture

4. How does a 3D printer work?
3D printers print ‘layer by layer’.

5. https://youtu.be/AYRDVMZ3TbY?list=PLcuqCOJCLvds1fo9IWyu61uAlT8xf4Fwh

8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hype_cycle

9. Thoughts…
What are the benefits of exposing students to this technology?

10. How to create a model to print.
3D CAD model/STL file
Slicing of Object
3dprinted model
How to create a model to print.

11. Club activities: Research project Design challenges
Download existing files to use in activity
Create own designs and print
NO PRINTER!

12. Research project

13. How could you use 3D printing technology to…
Create a new home on mars?
Environment
What type of technology
Transporting the materials
Training
Maintenance

15. Design challenges Free CAD software is available from:
(64-bit)

16. https://academy.autodesk.com/design-for-industry

18. Downloading files

21. Downloading files

22. 3Doodler – 3D pen

23. Try it out 3Doodler 3D Slash CAD design (www.3dslash.net)
Make your own 3D printed rocket
Explore fileshare sites
Thingiverse
3D filemarket

24. Resources

27. CPD Using 3D printers creatively in KS3 and KS4 design and technology
3rd and 4th July
3D printing for technicians
11th and 12th December