
The Role of 3D Printing in Education
3D printing turns abstract concepts into physical, relatable objects. It allows students and teachers to design and create a model to help them understand that abstract concept. Students might also, for example, 3D print an anatomical heart which shows all of its values and workings, or they could 3D print a soundwave from their favourite song in order to visualise the relation of sound and volume. 3D printing allows schools to 3D print objects such as fossils, artefacts, or