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3D Printing and Digital FabricationZMorph for Education

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Future of education is now

3D printing is on the constant rise at all stages of edu-cation. Technology invented for rapid prototyping and boosting manufacturing is proving to be a useful tool for inspiring the creativity of young people and giv-ing them means to materialize their ideas. 3D printed items can serve as teaching aids but also as tools in the workshops where students can develop practical skills.

But 3D printing is only one of several digital fabrica-tion techniques. Previously limited to huge and ex-pensive dedicated machines, now technologies like CNC milling, laser cutting and engraving, food and ceramics printing, are available within one desktop ZMorph 2.0 SX Multitool 3D Printer, easy to use and fit on a school desk.

Applications of digital fabrication in education are vast and examples gathered in this booklet are just a sample of that. They also prove that the most im-pressive, creative and successful projects are always the result of the mutual cooperation between teach-ers and their students, both inspired by the possibili-ties that the technology gives them.

Continue reading to learn: ■ Various ways digital fabrication improves

education ■ How ZMorph 2.0 SX is perfectly designed

for educational uses ■ Successful applications of digital fabrication

in education ■ Stories from schools that implemented

3D printing into curriculums ■ The difference between ZMorph and regular

3D printers

The sheer variety of tool heads the ZMorph 2.0 SX provides is stunning, and the results lived up to expectations. (...) If you are looking for a single machine to do it all, look no further. (Vol. 54)

Best All-in-one 3D printer 2016. Although it looks like a simple RepRap from afar, this is a great tool and possibly the best in the all-in-one 3D printer class.

If you’re looking for a more capable fabrication station, ZMorph should definitely be on your list.

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Perks of digital fabrication

Giving a hands-on experience 3D printing allows quick and inexpensive manufactur-ing of various teaching aids and educational models for almost all types of classes from art, through bi-ology and geography, all the way to printing atomic models for chemistry.

Interaction between 3D data and the physical worldStudents create “something” out of “nothing” and learn how to materialize their ideas. It inspires inno-vation, creativity, and analytical thinking. In Japan 6th graders learn to create 3D buildings in Minecraft vid-eo game and then 3D print them.

Learning through trial and error3D printing allows students to test and improve their projects in an easy way, thus learn how to adapt their ideas into working solutions. Low costs of materials and short time required for fabrication gives even more ground for experimentation.

Raising interest in STEAMScience, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathe-matics all require abstract thinking. 3D printing can fuel and develop both logic, problem solving and imagination in students by giving them a hands-on experience with a fun and interactive technology.

Practical skills for future careersStudents that already can use 3D printing to put their knowledge into practice are more valuable to future employers. Some Universities implement economy games around 3D printing that include managing a design team, time, materials, and budgets.

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ZMorph 2.0 SX - multitool designed for education

We’re proud to present ZMorph 2.0 SX Multitool 3D Printer, the most versatile digital fabrica-tion desktop machine on the market. Its unique features make it the best all-in-one solution for educational purposes while providing savings in both time and money. Schools and uni-versities can also benefit from a special educational discount.

Ready to use out of the boxThis multitool 3D printer can be set up and working in just a few minutes after taking it out of the box. It doesn’t require additional assembly and every teach-er can start using it after familiarizing himself with comprehensive online guides. It’s easy-to-use for be-ginners while giving the advanced users a wide range of settings to tinker with.

Versatile to fit various coursesZMorph 2.0 SX can be used for one and two-material 3D printing, 2D and 3D CNC milling, laser cutting and engraving, printing with food and chocolate. This vast set of digital fabrication techniques makes it the most versatile desktop machine on the market and enables using it for a large number of different courses, re-search projects, and creating teaching aids.

Build to work around the clockDurable aluminum parts and strong top frame makes the whole construction very sturdy. See-through plas-tic covers provide an enclosed working environment and safety for users, while encoder-based Closed Loop System guards the quality of prints. ZMorph 2.0 SX also features a Quiet Mode so it can work over-night at a reduced energy consumption.

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Easy to use interchangeable partsThe machine comes with a set of interchangeable toolheads that can be mounted in just a few steps in order to change the digital fabrication technique. ZMorph 2.0 SX also includes magnetically attached worktables dedicated for 3D printing and CNC milling as well as add-ons like cooling fans and calibration TouchProbe.

Works with over 30 materialsZMorph 2.0 SX works with a wide range of materi-als for 3D printing and other digital fabrication tech-niques, including ABS, M-ABS, PLA, PVA, HIPS, Flex, various kinds of wood, plexiglass, cardboard, leather, ceramics, chocolate, and more. It gives the full free-dom to choose brands and material providers based on their local availability and prices.

Additional educational valuePlastic see-through covers around the machine not only serve as protection, but also add educational val-ue. Students can see the fabrication process from all angles as well as are able to analyze how the technol-ogy itself works.

Comes with a dedicated software Good software is essential in utilizing digital fabrica-tion for educational purposes. This is why ZMorph 2.0 SX comes with proprietary 3D printing software that works with the most popular file formats like .STL, .JPG, .DXF, and DICOM medical files. In Voxelizer you can edit 3D models at voxel level, adjust printing set-tings, and prepare objects for manufacturing. It also features several workflows dedicated to multi-mate-rial printing, color mixing, CNC, laser works, and thick pastes. It’s a complete software solution for digital fabrication

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1 year of free warranty We know that machine like ZMorph 2.0 SX will be heavily used, especially at schools and universities. This is why we offer a full year of free warranty for all components of the machine. You can also prolong your warranty for the second year at a reasonable price.

Availability and tech support ZMorph is currently available globally online and through a chain of resellers in over 50 countries. You can use our extensive Knowledge Base and contact Customer Support at any time, while our partners can provide you with on-site training and local tech support without the need to send out the machine and losing precious time.

Individual offers for schools, univer-sities, and research facilitiesAll educational institutions are eligible for a 5% dis-count for ZMorph machines. Our Sales Team and Distributors can also prepare special offers tailored to your needs.


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Successful applications in education

3D printed patterned landscapesMichail Georgiou from [ARC] University of Nicosia mixed tradition with technology during a course of Ad-vanced Computer Aided Design which resulted in the creation of geometrically shaped 3D printed patterned landscapes. His students designed 18 tessellated tiles with various geometric shapes and organic forma-tions. With the help of ZMorph multitool 3D printers, they were able to manufacture their bold ideas into re-ality. The results of their work would impress even the ancient Greek masters of decorative arts.

The specific advantage of ZMorph 3D printers lies in the in-creased control of the user over the mechanics and processes involved. This enables a direct understanding of possibilities and limitations when using digital fabrication technologies. As such, ZMorph provides a comprehensive platform where you can easily introduce students to the multi-aspects of dig-ital design and fabrication.

Michail Georgiou,

Assistant Professor at [ARC] Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

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Rehabilitation orthosis prototypeBiomedical Engineering student from the Wroclaw University of Technology designed and 3D printed a working prototype of a rehabilitation orthosis. It was fitted for a disabled man suffering from a limb pare-sis who needed a device to grab objects and perform physical activities. Over 70 parts were manufactured using ZMorph multitool 3D printer. The prototype can already be used by the patient in a limited capacity while it proves the concept for a possible professional production of custom-made rehabilitation orthoses.

Kolobrzeg 3DHenryk Sienkiewicz’s technical school from Kolo-brzeg, Poland, is a great example of how 3D print-ing improves education and inspires young people. Members of the 3D modeling club there are learning design skills and working with ZMorph multitool 3D printer in order to build a detailed diorama of their town’s historical monuments. Extra curriculum pro-gram became so popular, that the school decided to invest in 3D printers and include the technology into regular classes too.

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3D printed RC CarFor his graduation project at the Academy of fine Arts, Jakub Ratajczyk built a 3D printed RC car which presented his knowledge and experience in robotics, programming, electronics, and 3D printing. With the body and smaller moving parts manufactured from ABS, it was possible to sand and paint them. Great looks is not the only advantage of this car. After add-ing the electronics it proved to be very agile and with a great feedback on turns. ZMorph multitool 3D print-er proved to be a very useful tool for completing this academic project.

The Zmorph has become an integral part of our biological laboratory as our students and staff use it to customize ex-isting equipment or design their own parts according to their specific needs. The user experience has been great; the tool-heads are also easy to dismantle and reassemble, meaning that they are easy to maintain and repair. The machine is also robust, making for reproducible prints, and the software is updated and improved on a constant basis.

Josephine Galipon,

Project Research Associate at Keio University, Japan

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I like the versatility of ZMorph and the Voxelizer software got various enhancements over the last 12 month. We are using the printer in various projects with students like building an electric rc car (most parts were printed). Our next project is to print with chocolate using the thick paste extruder. I am also quite impressed by the objects that can be printed with the new color blending technology. Finally, I have to mention that the support is really great and helped us in solving various beginners problems.

Martin Bracke, Doctor at Mathematics Department, Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Germany

Biodegradable parametric shoes Design students of the Academy of Fine Arts in War-saw, Barbara Motylinska and Zuzanna Gronowicz, manufactured biodegradable parametric shoes using ZMorph multitool 3D printer for their gradua-tion project. They managed to combine 3D printed objects with fabrics and even print some parts of their parametrically generated structures directly on fabrics. This allowed them to join the sole with the upper part of their shoe and thus replace traditional shoemaking solutions with modern technology.

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Bridge prototypesThe Gdansk University of Technology held the first ever competition in which engineering students had to build 3D printed bridge prototypes while familiar-izing themselves with digital fabrication as well as project management skills. Their objects had to with-stand professional stress tests to prove that a real-life construction could be built based on the idea. The first edition of the competition was a big success and proved that students want to learn about the latest technologies and apply them in their works.

Customized Arduino casesMany programming and electronics courses involve using Arduino to create working systems. Digital fab-rication allows taking it to the next level by making custom Arduino cases fitted for each project. De-signer Paula Szarejko created a whole set of cases using various digital fabrication techniques. She 3D printed one case, CNC milled another in plywood, cut the third one in plexiglass, and engraved translucent top covers with UNO logo. The making of customized Arduino cases for student projects is now easier than ever.

ZMorph 2.0 SX - more than a regular 3D printer

Typical 3D printers (Makerbot, Ultimaker)

Glowforge Formlabs

single materialprinting

multi material printing

multi materialblending & mixing

CNC milling

laser cuttingand engraving

food printing

ceramic printing

Construction ■ Aluminum 6 and 3 mm (precise and very rigid), stainless steel

2 mm and 3 mm, PET 3 mm and ABS. ■ Interchangeable nozzles: 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm. ■ Interchangeable toolheads. ■ Interchangeable worktables. ■ Add-on slot. ■ Heated worktable: hardened glass 5 mm, silicone heater 140

W, temperature up to 120°C.

Dimensions

■ Working area: 250 x 235 x 165 mm (toolhead dependent). ■ Dimensions: 530 x 555 x 480 mm. ■ Weight: 20 kg with packaging (basic version).

Positioning precision

■ 14 microns for X and Y axis, 0.625 micron for Z axis.

Resolution ■ 50 - 400 microns.

Electronics

■ Sunbeam 2.0 with ARM LPC1769 processor, equipped with 5 stepper motor drivers - 3 for XYZ axis, 2 more for double material extruder. Internal disc drive accessible via USB.

Display

■ Capacitive LCD color touchscreen.

Communication

■ USB and LAN (access to WiFi after plugging to WiFi router). ■ Standalone printing supported via panel + internal SD card.

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