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8/6/2019 Diapo Martin Stevens

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A1 Technologies LtdMartin Stevens

CEO


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World Changing Technologies

The EU can lead the world with innovativedigital 3D technologies in schools.


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How will 3D change the world?

Some suggestions:

Everyone can design

Local manufacture

Reverse offshore manufacture Environmental benefits

Individualisation

Entrepreneurialism


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Why are D&T and engineering taughtin the UK?

In school:

Pupil engagement

Design and technology are popular

Academic and vocational education Innate childhood design skills are developed

Allows all pupils to participate


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D&T and Engineering

Beyond school:

Need for engineers

Need for manufacturing

Value creation Creative design

Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Informed citizenship


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Why invest in 3D technologies?

Excite pupils Interest in technology

Cutting edge technologies

Invest in the future

Intersection with traditional crafts Exciting and fun

Active learning

Inclusive

Hand/eye coordination skills Special needs supported


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Two Challenges

3D CAD (eg Solidworks, Autodesk):

Not for younger pupils

Not for pupils without maths/engineering mindset Not for creative design

Not for occasional use

Loss of childhoods innate design skills


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Why products from A1?

Unique and accessible solutions: Low cost affordable

Easy to learn

Easy to use

Fun to use Usable by all

Open to see how they work

Designed for pupils to use and learn for themselves


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3D Printing

Low cost: To purchase

To maintain

To print (material)

Two types: Kit version assemble before you print

Pre-built version

Additive technology only use the material needed

Open - ideal for pupils to see and understand Print in ABS (engineering plastic) and PLA

(biodegradable) material


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Why products from A1?

The products:

Designing in 3D:

3D scanning

3D design Making in 3D:

3D printing

3D machining


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Designing in 3D

3D Creative Design

3D Laser Scanning


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Chameleon 3D Design


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One Solution

Chameleon design package:

5 to 85 years anyone can learn to design in 3D Quick to learn, easy to use

Fun and exciting haptic interface:

You feel virtual objects as if they were real

Creative design Retains / recovers innate design skills

2D vs 3D shape issue for young children

Cool pupil engagement

Can be used for creating virtual shapes for: Avatars and gaming characters

Animation characters


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Chameleon 3D Design


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3D Scanning


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One Solution

David 3D laser scanner: Quick to learn, easy to use

Create virtual files of real objects

Reverse engineering in industry

Starting point for new designs


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Making in 3D

3D Printing

3D Machining


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Links between design & making

Products linked via .stl files Anything designed in 3D can be printed or machined Machines accept files from:

Any 3D CAD package Chameleon 3D creative design package David laser scanner


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3D Printing


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3D printed models


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3D Printing

Low cost: To purchase

To maintain

To print (material)

Two types: Kit version assemble before you print

Pre-built version

Additive technology only use the material needed

Open - ideal for pupils to see and understand Print in ABS (engineering plastic) and PLA

(biodegradable) material


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Learning to machine


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Learning to machine

Machining kits Pupils learn to use machines, such as:

Lathes

Drills

Mills Sanders

Jigsaws


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CNC Machining


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Studiomill CNC machine

5 axis CNC milling machine Subtractive technology machines a model from a

block of material

Works with material from foam through to aluminium

Enables machining of 3D models


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Costs

Complete packages all of A1s products

from around 17,000

Typical cost from competitors from around 50,000


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Views from other countries

IrelandTesting all products

ScotlandTesting all products

EnglandLocal authority testingEducational bodies interest:

DATA / DTEP / NAAIDT

AustriaIn discussion with Wirtschaftskammer


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Conclusion

All benefit:

Children

Schools

Industry The Economy

Government

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