3D-printing class is in session and the students have printed their first model. Here are some of them taking pictures and video and staring at their first 3D prints:

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And here are some of them with their finished models. In this general education course we get students from all across campus, many different majors.

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What they’ve each printed is a small quarter-trap, which would be impossible to make in one piece using conventional construction methods:

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In the coming weeks the students will learn how to create their own 3D models, starting with the wonderful free in-browser CAD software Tinkercad. I can’t wait to see what they make!