Speaking exclusively to TCT Magazine, Star Prototype founder and president, Gordon Styles revealed his plans to offer a free course on how to 3D print with metals to genuine designers interested in printing metal parts.
3D printing was introduced to children in Plateau, Kaduna and Lagos, by Brainiacs Robotics within non-resident STEM Camps. STEM has become a point of focus in African countries over recent years to advance underdeveloped countries.
A public university in Pennsylvania is offering a new certificate programme to its Art and Design students which focuses on 3D printing and product design. It will show students how to use the latest 3D equipment in graphic and object design.
Mount Olive High School in New Jersey has become the first secondary school worldwide to open its very own 3D technology Innovation Center, using MakerBot 3D printers. Teachers, Megan Boyd and David Bodmer are spearheading the initiative.
GE Additive have announced a $10 million investment across five years in two educational programmes aimed at developing future talent in additive manufacturing. One programme is designed for schools, while the other is for colleges and universities.
The TCT Show has been championing the most innovative 3D technology startups in its Start Up Zone for the last three years, providing a platform for young companies to showcase their products. Now, TCT are awarding the best of these firms.
UL and new research and development organisation, Brightlands Materials Centre have signed a Letter of Intent to provide AM training to emerging markets. Brightlands will host the workshops at their Chemelot Campus in The Netherlands.
We speak to Chris Elsworthy about CEL Technologies' partnership with the James Dyson Foundation and why 3D printers are the perfect tool for engaging pupils in STEM.
