The Physics Innovation Lab has three distinct classes of 3D-printers. During the 6 weeks of the additive manufacturing module, students will spend two periods on each printer type. The first class will cover basic operation and principles of the printer type along with the strengths and weaknesses of the printer class. The second class for each printer type will cover advanced methods and fine-tuning to achieve optimal results.
Overall, the classes will cover the following topics:
Materials and format selection
Different printing technologies and their constraints
Strategies for slicing and printing
Printer maintenance
Printer modifications
Problem solving material supports
Doing more with less: saving time, money and materials