chuck sengstock 3d printing “additive manufacturing”

Chuck Sengstock

3D PRINTING“ADDITIVE

MANUFACTURING”

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Why was the particular technology adopted?To promote education, research, and

production in a variety of areas:ArchitectureFine Arts (jewelry, sculpting, graphic design) Food ProcessingGeographyHistoryMedicineSTEM

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What was the goal or expected outcomes the technology would produce?Teach new manufacturing principles.

Research and proof of concept.Production of real-world examples for use in the classroom.

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In what ways did the technology actually enhance the expected outcomes?Allows students to quickly create tangible prototypes/working models and full scale parts.

Almost anything within reason can be printed.

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In what ways did the technology inhibit the expected outcomes?Depending on use, the technology is not there yet.

Lack of predesigned items and copyright concerns.

People are slow to make the connection.

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What are the limitations of the technology?Cost of printers and prints.Printer speedDepending upon the medium:

Little tensile strength.Little temperature tolerance.

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In what scenarios should leaders consider adopting this technology?PreK-12 and higher education Classrooms and labs (STEM).

Libraries (3D printing centers)

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