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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter cutting the plane parts, the kids were taken to a nearby classroom to color their planes with washable markers.\u00a0 The customization gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their designs, many of which are quite colorful.\u00a0 The kids had a blast and are eager for the next camp session when they will assemble their planes.<\/p>\n Last weekend, the Cleveland Public Library hosted its annual Mini Maker Faire<\/a>.\u00a0 Over a hundred exhibitors displayed inventions and creative works to interest all age groups, from robots to egg-drop activities to trapeze swinging.\u00a0 As usual, lots of 3D printers were on display.\u00a0 There were plenty of activities for adults and kids alike, such as learning how to solder LED lights and biosensors.\u00a0 \u00a0Over 4,000 people attended!\u00a0 In case you are interested, Akron hosts the next Mini Maker Faire<\/a> on September 19, 2015.\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n Trapeze artist<\/p>\n Mobile robot that launches Nerf balls<\/p>\n Learning to solder a bio sensor<\/p>\n Huge bubbles<\/p>\n Making art from a dumbbell and a pendulum<\/p>\n Machine that picks, places, and solders surface mount devices (SMD)<\/p>\n Now into our second week of using the new resin 3D printer, we are still amazed at the quality and detail of its objects.\u00a0 Earlier in the semester, an Akron campus student used our 3D Lab for a project that requires custom bolts with threads.\u00a0 Our existing 3D printer made barely functional parts, as seen here:<\/p>\n The student is still working on this project, so we offered to reproduce the parts with our resin printer.\u00a0 Even with the printer\u2019s \u201cdraft\u201d mode at its lowest resolution, the results are still amazing:<\/p>\n One thing we discovered is that, depending on how the object is oriented in the software, some resin stays wet; it does not get fully cured by the laser beam.\u00a0 Also, properly oriented parts are initially rubbery and slightly sticky.\u00a0 We are currently planning to build a ultra-violet \u201clight box\u201d that will fast-cure resin, resulting in solid-hard objects in less time.\u00a0 Stay tuned as we work more on this project.<\/p>\n We added a new section to the 3D Lab website<\/a> that highlights our \u201cbig projects\u201d completed each semester.<\/p>\n Click the graphic to browse through our project highlights, all downloadable as PDF to use as posters to inspire your own students!<\/p>\n Did you know that 3D printers can make objects out of metal?\u00a0 The process is called \u201claser sintering\u201d.\u00a0 See how sintering makes these impossible faucet designs that still flow water:<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/3d-printing-faucet-design-american-standard-laser-sintering<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n See how a 3D printed platinum-alloy thruster reduces waste, production\/material costs and offers a \u00a0adding a greater level of flexibility in terms of supply and demand construction.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.gizmag.com\/esa-3d-printed-platinum-thruster\/38112<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Until next week,<\/p>\n Tom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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.\u00a0 Anthony is learning the ins and outs of the new resin 3D printer, while Kaleb is laser engraving items for the first time.\u00a0 It\u2019s amazing to see how busy the 3D Lab is, even in the middle of summer. 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