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So, you have found your perfect 3D printing solution, created the right environment and everyone is excited about it. How do you now find the right design resources or even use CAD (Computer Aided Design) software to design your own models? In this article, we look at some of the resources available to take you from zero to hero, or something in between.   

Having a robust introductory plan for your 3D printing solution is essential. Communicating effectively, training users, showcasing successful projects and managing demand all help ensure ongoing success. Use this simple guide to ensure the successful introduction of 3D printing in your school or university.

So far, in this series we have looked at everything leading up to choosing a 3D printing solution. In this the sixth article of the series we now look at selecting the right solution for your school or university

In this article we present considerations for the actual physical environment for your 3D printers.    

In previous articles, we’ve discussed the benefits and costs of 3D printing. In this article, we provide guidance to help you write your business case. You might be asking why we are introducing this topic so early in the series? The reason is that it is important to start thinking about your business case as soon as you have decided that 3D printing is right for your school.  

7 cities and 300 educators from 200 schools – that is how many people attended a unique roadshow event called EduTek a few weeks ago in the Czech Republic. And Y Soft was there as well with its YSoft be3D eDee solution for 3D print management in education. Read on to find out about educator's feedback on our innovations. 

In part two of “Introducing 3D printing in the classroom” we briefly introduced the topic of recovering the costs of 3D printing. In this article, we delve deeper into the costs associated with 3D printing, providing practical advice to help you estimate how much 3D printing will cost your school or university.