3D Modeling and Printing
3D Modeling and Printing
Welcome to 3D Modeling and Printing! Here you will find some general information about our course.
3D printing is a process whereby objects are built up from plastic filament or some other material. The advancements in technology of 3D printing have made 3D printing more accessible to the general public. Literacy in basic 3D modeling and manufacturing is an essential skill for future STEM success in this country. In this course students will learn how to be "makers" by using various types of 3D modeling software, printing actual physical objects that they have designed and modeled themselves, and participating in educational outreach throughout the campus community.
Schedule
As this is a new course, the schedule below is subject to change. As the semester progresses, the topics, timing, and expectations can, and probably will, evolve.
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Week 1: Introduction
- Week 2-3: The Printer, Calibration, and Thingiverse
- Week 4-5: 3D Design
- Week 6-7: Scaled Models
- Week 7-8: Food Printing
- Week 8-10: Movable Parts
- Week 11 Non-Plastic Printing
- Week 12: 3D Scanning
- Week 13: Thinking Ahead
- Week 14-15: Final Projects
Articles of Interest
- Art: Spinning Sculptures
- Art: 3D Printed Sound Waves in Ceramics
- Biological Anthropology: Creating a Museum Exhibit
- Chemistry: "Chemputer" Drug Printing
- Education: 3D Printing in the Classroom
- Education: Authentic Learning
- Engineering/Science/Medical: Bio-Printing Articles
- Engineering: Drones
- Engineering: Kinematic Models
- Fashion/Business: 3D Printed Make-Up
- Food/Business: 3D Printed Pasta
- Food: "Foodini" 3D Printed Food
- Food: Various articles on food related printing
- Food: NASA Food in Space
- Medical: Revolutionizing Medicine
- Medical: Separating Conjoined Twins
- Medical: Prosthetics
- Medical: Printing your own braces
- Medical: 3D Printed Heart
- Medical/Childcare: Baby Bottles
- Natural Science/Art/Social Science: 3d Printing at Brandeis
- Non-Plastic Printing: Organic Printing
- Non-Plastic Printing: Chewing Gum
- Non-Plastic Printing: Chocolate
- Physics: Teaching Tools
- Science/Education/Sustainability: Low-Cost 3D Printing
- STEM Areas: STEM Projects for the Classroom
- Ethics?: 3D Printing Human Beings
Experimental Space is our 3D Printing Lab and is located in South 341.
Links
- Thingiverse
- Autodesk 123D Design
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- Meshmixer
- Experimental Space
- Food Safety Article
- Preventing Delamination
- Customizable Furniture
- 3DPrinting.com - All Things 3D Printing
Videos
Assignments
- Read Chapter 1 of the book - Finish by Monday, Jan. 25
- Read Chapter 2 - Wednesday, Jan. 27
- Read Chapter 5 - Wednesday, Feb. 3
- Calibration Assignment Due - Monday, Feb. 8
- Read Chapter 6 - Wednesday, Feb. 10
- Customization Assignment Due - Wednesday, Feb. 10
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Amazing Maze Assignment Due - Wednesday, Feb. 17
( Assessment) - Preliminary Report Due - Wednesday, Feb. 17
- Read Chapter 10 - Wednesday, Feb. 24 ( Summary)
- Coffee Cup Assignment Due - Monday, Feb. 29
- Monument Assignment Due - Wednesday, Mar. 2
- Read Chapter 8 - Wednesday, Mar. 2 ( Summary)
- Read Chapter 9 - Wednesday, Mar. 9
- Scaled Model Assignment Due - Wednesday, Mar. 9
- Food-Related Assignment Due - Wednesday, Mar. 23
- Secondary Report Due - Wednesday, Mar. 23
- Read Chapter 3 - Wednesday, Mar. 30
(Optional) Consider reading Ch. 4 too. - Modular Design Assignment Due - Wednesday, Mar. 30
- Read Chapter 11 - Wednesday, Apr. 6
- Print-in-Place Assignment Due - Wednesday, Apr. 6
- Read Chapter 7 - Wednesday, Apr. 13 ( Summary )
- GREAT Day - Tuesday, Apr. 19
- Read Chapter 13 - Wednesday, Apr. 27, or
Read Chapter 12 - Wednesday, Apr. 27, or
Read Chapter 14 - Wednesday, Apr. 27 - Scanning Assignment Due - Monday, May 2
- Final Presentation Preferences
- Final Presentations - Wednesday, May 11, 8:00-10:30am
Things you will need:
- Fabricated: The New World of 3D Printing, by H. Lipson and M. Kurman
- Computer and Mouse
- 3D Design Software
Stages of design:
1. Begin with an idea.
2. Develop the concept.
3. Twist the concept to make it your own and challenge yourself.
4. Present a final display of mastery.