3D printers are a recently developed technology that is still being added to and will most likely continue to be added to in the coming years. With newer developments towards 3D printing comes a continuous flow of interested people. Creating a basic understanding of the construction and rudimentary teachings on how to use a 3D printer is paramount to those who come to share the intrigue of 3D printing. Having a hands-on experience with building a 3D printer is not easily accessible to most people, however, and is more costly than most can afford.
The problem our team will focus on solving is the accessibility and affordability of 3D printer kits for engineering students in the smart engineering lab. There are few opportunities for the understanding and development of the 3D printers to progress.