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Iterative Design and 3D Printing

Iterative Design and 3D Printing

Learn about iterative design and how 3D printing works in this video from the manufacturing section of Science-U’s virtual “Designing the Future” camp!

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What is an additive process?

A process that makes a shape by adding material to an existing piece.

What are the stages/steps described for 3D printing an object?

Idea -> 3D model -> slicer -> 3D Print -> Object

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During the Summer of 2020, Science-U held its first-ever virtual summer camp. This video is part of the “Designing the Future” camp, where campers learn about how physics, manufacturing, additive design, and programs such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) can help scientists and engineers create new innovations and inventions.

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