Research Article

3-D Printing as a Veritable Tool for STEM and Non-Technical Education.

Oyelami A.T.1*
1 Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: atoyelami@yahoo.com
Published: Dec, 2019
Pages: 27-34

Abstract

Rapid Prototyping, which can also be referred to as Solid Freeform Fabrication, Additive Manufacturing, Layered  Manufacturing, or 3D Printing is a process of making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a  digital computer model. This paper reviews the advances in this printing technology with a view to popularizing its  use for STEM and non-technical education among other uses. Illustrations were done using models of Mathematical  objects including Hypercube and Icosidodecahedron; Engineering Objects including Automatic Transmission  Gearing System, Brake Caliper and Suspension Bridge. Some of the other objects shown to have been 3D printed  include: Building, Drone, Human Skull, Humanoid Robot, Human Teeth and Archeological Objects. The paper aims  to enthuse and attract a large number of academics to embrace this technology that is already redefining a wide  variety of systems and processes and also encourage materials scientists and engineers to expand the frontiers on  range of feedstock materials that can be explored and used for 3D printing

Keywords

Rapid Prototyping Solid Freeform Fabrication Additive Manufacturing Layered Manufacturing 3D Printing STEM

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How to Cite

A.T., O. (2019). 3-D Printing as a Veritable Tool for STEM and Non-Technical Education.. Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 9(1), 27-34.

O. A.T., "3-D Printing as a Veritable Tool for STEM and Non-Technical Education.," Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 27-34, December 2019.

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