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ENGINEERING, DESIGN & FABRICATION guide

Need project ideas for your TechEd, engineering, robotics or art classes?

 

We’ve got you covered this month with tutorials and tips for 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining and robotics clubs.

 

We also collaborated with an American University grad student on a local art exhibit and compiled a photo album from our recent string of CNC machine training workshops.

 

Read on to learn more!

 

Cheers,

Amtek Company

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Tutorial: Make Custom Luggage Tags with a Laser Cutter and Corel Draw

Our latest Tuesday Tutorial is designed for educators just getting started with a laser system or looking to help students learn to use a laser engraver without any assistance.

 

Custom luggage tags are a good intro project for students because the steps are fairly straightforward and easy to learn.

 

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Tips for Starting a Robotics Club at Your Middle or High School

While robotics programs can vary in size and complexity, we’re seeing an increased interest from teachers in starting robotics clubs at their schools.

 

There isn’t a single rulebook on how to get started, but we’ve got some tips and resources for getting your club underway.

 

-- Learn more

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How to Choose the Right Tools for Your CNC Project

When engraving text on your CNC projects, whether making a sign or personalizing a student’s piece of work, do you find yourself adjusting your design to fit the tools you have?


Instead of continually switching to smaller and smaller tools, here’s one tool that can save time so that all your students can complete their projects in one class period.


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3D Printed Art Installation Brings New Meaning to Classical Literature

Artists and designers often turn to 3D printing because it offers a new level of freedom, creativity and a nearly endless array of possibilities for articulating a vision.


We interviewed local artist Emily Biondo who recently showed an interactive exhibit at American University that reimagines classical literature with 3D printing.


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PHOTOS: Inside our CNC Machine Training Workshops

A couple weeks ago we traveled across Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland for a series of CNC workshops.


Denford’s Technical & Production Director Steve Oddy came all the way from the UK to teach CNC machining and software design tips, and to offer project ideas for the classroom.


-- View photos

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How to Recycle Your FDM and PolyJet Material Containers

It’s important to keep 3D printing environmentally friendly by recycling your used cartridges, canisters, spools, print engines and containers.


You can recycle your FDM or non-hazardous PolyJet material containers easily through
Stratasys’ new updated recycling program.


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