3D Printing
The aim of this 38 page Report is to offer an introduction to 3D printing, what it is, the opportunities and potential for its use, the impact on society, the prospects for employment, how to introduce 3D printing in training establishments, including the type of hardware and software required, and a few general ‘tips/tricks’.
Since its beginning, the 3D printing industry has experienced significant growth, evident in Wohlers Associates’ yearly reports (Wohlers Report 2019 ISBN 978-0-9913332-5-7). Behind this growth is a talented workforce. But, as with most disruptive technologies, the sector growth happens much quicker than the pace of learning, leading to a talented workforce. This lag has created what is commonly known as the 'Additive Manufacturing (AM) Skills Gap'; the notion that there are simply not enough talented people to fill jobs and thus meet the needs and demand from the AM employers.
Working with Partners we have devloped support materials to provide support for the educational and training challenges related to equipping the future workforce with relevant and needed skills to participate in the 3D printing revolution.
The online training has been designed especially for any individual who has an interest in basic Robotics, and 3D printing, and as a way of upgrading their skills it is divided into five modules and will allow the acquisition of knowledge in the areas of Technical Drawing and Computer-Aided Design, 3D printing, Electronics and Microcontroller Programming.
