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How to use 3D printing in Education?

How to use 3D printing in Education?

3D printing builds students’ creativity and imagination, but it also teaches them how to apply these skills in real life – to explore usability and practicability, and test the limits of their knowledge and the possibilities of the technology.

The opportunity to turn their own idea into reality is very satisfying, motivating them to finish even longer and more complicated projects. It allows them to collaborate and actively research information – these technologies are built on a community that shares its knowledge with each other. It illustrates phenomena from different school subjects at the same time, from geometry in drawing a 3D model to chemistry and physics in exploring the properties of different materials in printing (melting point, hardness, elasticity, thermal expansion, etc.).

Operating a 3D printer is no more complicated than operating a conventional computer and it is easy for students and teachers to acquire the necessary knowledge. 3D printing technology is no longer just the preserve of scientists and technology enthusiasts but has something to offer you and your school.

We have been using 3D printing for several years

We have been using 3D printing for several years now in almost all professional sections of our Technical Youth Club in Litoměřice. We use it to produce, for example, parts of functional models of aircraft and ships, or projects in electrical engineering and robotics. We even print accessories for our sewing workshop.

Zbyněk Rudolf

Zbyněk Rudolf • Head of department TKM Litoměřice

Sample projects gallery

Workshop vise

Design and manufacture of a small workshop vise, similar to the type offered by the YORK vise manufacturer. Technically oriented disciplines, technical schools, technical clubs.

Workshop vise

Getting to know leaves and PrusaSlicer

Students will convert real autumn leaves into a 3D model, which they will then edit in Slicer and prepare for printing. Recommended for elementary school students, approximately 4th - 6th grade. Good to combine with, for example, art or work activities. It is also possible to combine the production with the subsequent recognition of the individual leaves and their matching in a science subject.

Getting to know leaves and PrusaSlicer

Chemical template

Students will model and print a template for drawing chemical glassware and formulas (TinkerCad tool). Alternative: Pupils model and print the template as an aid to any other subject.

Chemical template

3D solid model in GeoGebra

Students model a 3D solid in the mathematical application Geogebra. In it, they mark the most commonly used segments (diagonals, heights,...) and also cuts (triangles, rectangles,...).

3D solid model in GeoGebra

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Robotic Arm controlled by Arduino system

As part of the project, students will print and assemble a robotic arm on a 3D printer, which will be used to teach the wiring of electronics and learn how to control it using the Arduino system.

Molecular magnetic kit

Pupils together with the teacher will build a kit of calotte models, which will then be used in organic chemistry lessons.

Tit feeder attached to the window pane

Students create different prototypes of a titmouse feeder and discuss their models and then the printed result.

A tool for training basic paddling knots

The children will model a simple tie to tie the knot according to the instructions. After printing, they simply screw the tie onto a small wooden plate and can start learning how to tie a knot.

Smart Plant Pot

The students design, process and print out parts of a smart plant pot which will be used for automated plant cultivation.

Map of Europe including flags

A simple tool for determining the geographical location of the countries of Europe, including the recognition of national flags. The tool is designed for II. Grade of primary schools.