June 2015

Hello everyone, It was another busy week in the 3D Lab which is amazing for the summer session.  We are teaching staff and community members how to use the laser engraver for a variety of needs.  It is also a way to observe how it is used, aiding in developing usage and safety procedures.  The summer break provides time to write documentation, signs, and posters to make the lab easier to use.  Our first 3D printer (the Makerbot Replicator 2X) is in need of repair, so that is a project as well.  There is always something that needs improved or fixed in that lab; thoughRead More →

Hello everyone, We are into our third week of the 3D Lab summer camp where kids from the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club build radio controlled airplanes using laser cutters, 3D printers, and other technology.  Anthony is learning the ins and outs of the new resin 3D printer, while Kaleb is laser engraving items for the first time.  It’s amazing to see how busy the 3D Lab is, even in the middle of summer. Last week, Chris (our camp instructor) showed the kids how to laser cut their planes from a single sheet of foam board.  He created an amazing setup where the laserRead More →

Hello everyone, It’s been an exciting week in the 3D Lab.  Even though the lab sees less use by students during the summer, our staff is making good use of the equipment.  Various employees are learning the laser engraver which involves studying a safety guide, taking a written safety & use test, and demonstrating proper use.  This technology is more approachable and easier to use than 3D printing; it allows people to become interested in making and inventing with basic computer skills. Our summer camp is into its second week and is a big success.  Last week, kids from the Orrville Area Boys and GirlsRead More →

Hello everyone, Our kids summer camp is off to a good start.  Not only did the Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club fly radio controlled aircraft for the first time, members of the Wayne County R/C Flight Club joined us!  It was an exciting time for the kids with Chris and Nathan as camp instructors.  We’ll report more on this next week. The big news in the 3D Lab is the laser engraver is now fully operational!  The Maintenance Department connected the exhaust fan (to remove smoke/fumes), the air compressor feed (to reduce flare-ups while cutting), and T.S.S. connected the engraver to our network. WeRead More →