PrintLab, a platform to introduce teachers and students to 3D printing

Learning the basics of 3D printing is gradually starting to take place in schools, even more so in universities where students are learning in greater depth how to apply the technology. It must be said that qualified people in additive manufacturing are greatly needed in the professional world and learning how to use 3D printing technologies from an early age will be a big asset to become qualified. The company PrintLab, based in the UK, has decided to ride this wave: it develops online courses and provides resources for teachers to pass on to students. The PrintLab Classroom annual license gives them access to a variety of resources (slideshows, workbooks, etc.) to easily integrate 3D printing into their classrooms.

3D printing can be difficult to grasp and master – it uses many different processes, materials, software, etc. At the same time, it is important to learn the basics quickly as the technology is rapidly changing, especially in the professional sector. It is often seen as a competitive advantage, and a candidate who already has some experience or knowledge can get a head start. What could be better than discovering 3D technologies in the classroom then? With this in mind, PrintLab has designed its annual license that offers teachers a quick and easy way to teach their students the basics of 3D printing.

With PrintLab, students can easily learn the basics of 3D printing

Printlab, online courses to discover 3D printing

There are two types of licence currently offered by PrintLab: one for a teacher, and another for an establishment which needs an unlimited number of accounts. In both cases, the license delivers a diploma to the teacher, certifying that he has all the necessary knowledge in 3D printing to be able to teach it to the students. In 4 hours, the teacher will go through the basics of design and slicing and will learn a few techniques to integrate the technology into the lessons, awaken the students’ curiosity without straying too far from the program, etc.