Oconto Falls High School students will be capable of taking a design full circle, from concept to a complete working model, thanks to a donation by ST Paper.
ST Paper, to support engineering efforts at the school, provided a $23,000 donation for a new 3D printer.
The 3D printer is similar to those used by thousands of engineers to test their designs. It is a highly advanced, powerful and stable platform that works seamlessly with the district’s computer-aided design software. Through the design process, the uPrint SE software turns a student’s idea into a functional model ready for collaboration and testing.
Students will have the ability to create a working prototype in hours, obtain feedback, refine their designs and repeat the cycle until their designs are precise. The process will facilitate and increase innovation for the young engineers. Students will also learn how design constraints impact engineering and manufacturing.
This environment fosters real-world collaboration between engineers and manufacturers, giving students an advantage when entering the work force or universities.
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