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Mass products are realized through efficient mass production by making patterns at first. However, 3D printers print products from scratch each time and spend a lot of time, even if they have flexibility.
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3D printers print 3D objects on a Stage
A stage is the foundation on which moldings are printed in a 3D printer. surrounded by partitions similar to ordinary general printers and limited max build size. Therefore, creating big things with a 3D printer is difficult.
3D printers are not suitable for mass products. However, 3D printers can create custom-made products easily if you change your viewpoint. Such as for medical use. We can make hearing aids tailored to each person. So far, we have had to take one week to make it, but we can make it in only one and a half hours by using a 3D printer if you have its design data.
I'll talk about my mother's story as another example. My mother uses a mouthpiece printed with a 3D printer. She scanned her mouth and made data for printing. It doesn't have a gloss like the enamel layer; however, I was surprised that a 3D printer could print very elaborate because the mouthpiece imitates chipped or jagged teeth.
We can solve size limitations with our ideas. Concretely, revise the 3D data and divide it into some parts. The way takes a lot of time to print; however, it can solve the serious problem of "size limitations." In addition, if you use multi 3D printers, you can solve the printing time problem too!
In this way, you can find the advantages of 3D printers from their disadvantages by changing your perspective (This approach can be used for everything basically.). In addition, we can solve these problems with our technology or method.
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Nowadays, 3D printing technology is increasing more and more. So, we can print 3D objects elaborately. However, some people use 3D printers with evil intentions. With 3D printing technology, anyone can make weapons.
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Nowadays, we can share a lot of data on the Internet. So, anyone can print a gun with a 3D printer if they download its design data uploaded by someone. And anyone can get it by using the data designed by foreigners, even if we can't buy it in Japan.
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At present, there are few teachers to teach STEAM educationSTEAM education is an educational format and guideline that has become a hot topic in recent years, combining the five initials of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM education" is being promoted in various schools.. So various companies hold seminars such as how to use a 3D printer. In addition, some of their programs cover teachers. I think we can solve the problem by having more and more people getting the skills to teach through participating in these programs.
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STEAM EducationSTEAM education is an educational format and guideline that has become a hot topic in recent years, combining the five initials of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM education" is being promoted in various schools. attracts attention. However, it requires a lot of money to create an environment. There is so much equipment to learn in STEAM educationSTEAM education is an educational format and guideline that has become a hot topic in recent years, combining the five initials of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM education" is being promoted in various schools.. For example, computers, tablets, the Internet, etc. However, it is too difficult for some schools to prepare them for a high standard.
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At present, there is no teacher to teach STEAM educationSTEAM education is an educational format and guideline that has become a hot topic in recent years, combining the five initials of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM education" is being promoted in various schools.. So various companies hold seminars such as how to use a 3D printer. In addition, some of their programs cover teachers. I think we can solve the problem by more and more people getting the skills to teach through participating in these programs.
It takes a lot of money to create the environment for STEAM educationSTEAM education is an educational format and guideline that has become a hot topic in recent years, combining the five initials of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM education" is being promoted in various schools.. Therefore, some schools can't afford to buy expensive learning materials such as 3D printers. As a result, it will cause an educational gap between other schools.
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METI pays a subsidy to popularize 3D printers to educational institutions. METI subsidizes two-thirds of the introduction cost for 3D printers, and their burden becomes low.
Many companies provide CAD software
CAD software is the acronym for "Computer Aided Design," a computer-designing tool. which is essential for 3D printing to students for free. 3D printers will become more familiar to them because they can use CAD softwareCAD software is the acronym for "Computer Aided Design," a computer-designing tool..
We interviewed AUTODESK, which provides CAD softwareCAD software is the acronym for "Computer Aided Design," a computer-designing tool. for free. You can check the details of the Interview here.
It is difficult for schools to introduce STEAM educationSTEAM education is an educational format and guideline that has become a hot topic in recent years, combining the five initials of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAM education" is being promoted in various schools. because of various reasons such as "Lack of Teachers" or "Lack of Money" even if it attracts attention. However, we can see bright signs that solved these problems today. The future of introducing 3D printers to all schools is not far away!
