3d printing technology

Abstract

The article deals with the historical facts of the advent of 3D-printing technology and explains the need to implement brand-new technologies into the process of teaching. We are witnessing new technological, information, communication revolution in education. A new world of Hi-Tech has been created by information, communication, audio and visual, interactive, mobile and 3D-technology. Now they are forming new ways of media communications. During the last decades, the development of engineering and technology demands lots of knowledge in different fields of science, as well as the ability to use technical means, technologic, communication and information processing systems. Nowadays every lecturer should keep up to date monitoring technological innovations, introducing them to students. After reaching high technological level, future engineers will be able to use new technologies in their workplace. 3D-systems allow us to improve the process of teaching in many fields, such as mechanical engineering, industrial design and architecture, chemistry and geography, archeology and biology, medical modeling and art. Therefore, the development of 3D-printing technology is gaining momentum, and 3D-printer will probably become an integral part of future society embracing new areas.The article highlights detailed methodological recommendations for choosing 3D-printer models and launching it for successful functioning. The author suggests some examples of 3D-modeling software, which can be used while teaching and in future working activities. The stages of 3D-model production and the problem of fixing errors in 3D-printer functioning are also considered.