Educational institutions integrate Contex 3D
Printers into many departments to enhance programs
and expose students to leading edge technologies.
The Printers are indispensable in providing students
access to physical models.
PROBLEM
It is
critical for students to have access to physical
models of their designs early in the design process
in order to fully understand and experience the
product design cycle.
Key criteria for evaluating 3D Printers for
classroom use are:
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Speed: A high throughput 3D
printer is necessary to support several classes
of 20 to 30 students each semester.
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Low Cost: A low cost per
printed part is critical both to support
students and keep within budgetary constraints.
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Reliability: A safe and
reliable 3D printer is important, since it
operates continuously in a classroom
environment.
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THE CONTEX PRINTERS IN USE THROUGHOUT EDUCATION:
Mechanical Engineering: Contex 3D Printers
are capable of creating appearance prototypes
directly from digital data, allowing students to
evaluate their designs in 3D.
Architecture: Quick, inexpensive models
make it possible to print multiple pieces during the
course of a project and use the models not only to
present, but also as part of the creative process.
Industrial Design: Contex 3D Printers can
produce models of any complexity. The models can be
sanded and painted to replicate production models.
Fine Arts: Students are able to create
physical output of their projects and gain valuable
feedback on their projects.
Bio-Medical Research: The unique capability
of Contex’s Color 3D Printers to create full color
parts allows researchers to accurately represent
molecular models in three-dimensions.
