Educational institutions integrate Z Corp. 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.
Leading Z Corp. Customers include
Harvard University
University of Hong Kong
Springfield High School, OR
IT
University of Kentucky
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:
1. Speed: A high throughput 3D printer is necessary to support several classes of 20 to 30 students each semester.
2. Low Cost: A low cost per printed part is critical both to support students and keep within budgetary constraints.
3. Reliability: A safe and reliable 3D printer is important, since it operates continuously in a classroom environment.
The Z Corp. 3D Printers in use throughout education:
Mechanical Engineering Z Corp. 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 Z Corp. 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 Z Corp.’s Color 3D Printers to create full color parts allows researchers to accurately represent molecular models in three-dimensions.
