3D Printing was at the forefront of the fourth Industrial Revolution. With the explosion of low-cost 3D printers, the possibilities 3D Printing could bring to the classroom seemed endless. However, in reality, 3D printers are machines that need to be monitored and require tweaking and maintenance. As an educator, this requires a skill set, time, and resources.
But today, we head into a new era…Welcome to Industry 5.0.
As 3D printing becomes more accessible to the public, educators are figuring out new and innovative ways to use the technology in the classroom. This infographic takes a look at how 3D printing works, which colleges and universities have already adopted it, and how it's impacting the classroom.