3D Printing Technology: An Innovative Tool as Teaching Applications for Mathematics, Geometry, Science and Engineering

This chapter discussed about the role of schools and their responsibility to act as quickly as possible to design a plan of action that will prepare the future citizens to deal with this new reality. This requires planning of action in different directions and on different planes, such as labs, teachers, and curricula.Science and Technology have always been an integral part of culture. Natural philosophy, as it was termed in those ancient times, was pursued vigorously at institutions of higher learning. The world has changed dramatically as a result of the industrial revolution and the automation of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing might undergo a revolution thanks to three-dimensional (3D) printing, which also has the ability to alter industrial processes so that more individuals can manufacture goods at home.

In a recent OECD paper, it is stated that “…tapping into the next industrial revolution requires actions on many levels and in many different areas. In particular, unlocking the potential of emerging and enabling technologies requires policy development along a number of fronts, from commercialization to regulation and the supply of skills through education.” The research method was based on comparison between a reference group and a test group; it was found that intervention significantly improved the reflection abilities of 6th grade students in mathematics. Higher degrees of creativity, invention, and thinking are required for 3D printing. It may help children see numbers, two-dimensional forms, and three-dimensional things while also fostering human imagination. It is quite likely that a student's arithmetic, geometry, scientific, and engineering accomplishments will rise as a result of the combination of thinking, design, and manufacturing. An alternate method of estimating the attributes of the items under investigation is made possible by the measure tool in the CAD system, which also promotes reflection and critical thinking. The most crucial instrument for carrying out engineering and research tasks is 3D printing. This chapter extends previous work [1] to widen the scope of the 3D printing applications in education. These activities are suitable for most school subjects, especially science and technology. Another important to stress is the that 3d printing activities should be applied starting at preschool levels.