Course Content
1. Introduction
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Welcome!
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Learning goals
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Timeframe and Organisation
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Evaluation of the module
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❗ Sign up for this module on Discord
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2. How to get started with 3D Printing?
In this section we will cover an introduction to 3D printing technology and you will get started with your first 3D print. 3D printing is an additive manufacturing technology that allows for the creation of physical objects from digital designs. It works by layering material, typically plastic, to build up a three-dimensional object. The process starts with creating a 3D model using computer-aided design (CAD) software, using a slicer-software to slice the 3D-model into its individual layers and then sending the file to the 3D printer where it is brought to life through the layering process, which is similar to using a hot glue gun. This technology is about to revolutionize the way products are designed and manufactured, providing new opportunities for innovation and customization. It also offers many benefits, including faster prototyping, reduced waste, and the ability to produce complex and intricate designs that would be difficult or impossible to produce through traditional manufacturing methods. You will learn the basics about this in this lesson.
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💭 Quiz: My experience with 3D Printing
Ultimate Beginner guide to 3D-Printing
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💭 Ultimate Beginner Quiz about 3D-Printing
Your first 3D-print!
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3. Why is sustainability important?
In this section we will deep dive into the topic of sustainability. Our first focus is on why is sustainability important at all. After that we look at different ways in which 3D printing itself can contribute to a more sustainable future.
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Sustainability
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Will 3D printing save sustainable manufacturing?
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4. 3D Printing is not rocket science
In this section you will learn about how 3D printing developed over the past years. After completion you will also know different additive manufacturing technologies.
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3D printing is not rocket science!
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3D printing technologies
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💭 Technology Quiz
5. How to include sustainability in your 3D-printing process?
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Sustainable 3D-Printing Process
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Prototyping Process
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6.1. How to create a 3D-model?
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Introduction to Computer-Aided-Design (CAD)
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Getting Started with TinkerCAD
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Let’s share
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Different free tools for 3D Modelling
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6.2. How to get a 3D model in other ways?
In this topic we will cover other ways to get a 3D model.
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3D models from Maker Community
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3D Scanning
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6.3. How to create a 3D model with sustainability in mind?
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Design and Sustainability
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To avoid failure…
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7.1. How to slice a 3D model?
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Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
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What software to use?
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What do the different settings do?
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Slicer Quiz
7.2. How to slice a 3D model with sustainability in mind?
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Slicing and Sustainability
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How to add support to your 3d print
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Slicing Task
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8. How to 3D print?
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Troubleshooting
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9. How to finish the 3d printed part
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How to post-process a 3D print
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What to do with Leftover material?
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Precious Plastic – Plastic Recycling
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10. Your Sustainable 3D-Printing Project
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Your sustainable 3D printing project
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Resource-efficient 3D Printing
About Lesson

When using the 3D printer, material is left over, e.g. from support  structures, bed adhesion or from failed prints. What to do with those?

Especially in shared spaces, like a FabLab or Makerspace, the amount of leftover material sums up quickly.

Most importantly, the material should be collected unmixed.

There are companies that recycling the leftover materials into new filament (e.g. https://recyclingfabrik.com/).

However, there are also ways to recycle the materials at home in to new filament. This is a rather complex and expensive process though. In the video above you can see the different steps.

A local school in Flensburg is recycling the PLA leftovers from biat and FabLab IDEENREICH. Former biat students have worked on the machines that they needed.
📚 You can find a little article about the project here

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