SmartBox | Mobile 3D printing station

Mobile 3D printing station for teaching on loan free of charge | The SmartBox is a mobile 3D printing station consisting of a case, a 3D printer, a small computer and a trolley. This allows it to be transported flexibly between schools. The SmartBox gives students and teachers the opportunity to gain their first experience with a 3D printer.

The mobile 3D printing station «SmartBox» is suitable for interdisciplinary, technical lessons and can be used at both primary and secondary level. In relation to the curriculum, it can be considered for implementation in the subjects of «general studies», «craft education» or «technology and design». It is suggested that it be used from primary level 2 and for at least four teaching units.

The SmartBox provides low-threshold access to 3D printing and not only offers the opportunity to use a 3D printer in the classroom, but also contains teaching ideas and teaching/learning materials.

By using the SmartBox in class, students acquire the following skills:

• You can independently model simple 3D models with Tinkercad,
• you can prepare 3D models for 3D printing,
• they know different FDM 3D printing materials and are able to select suitable ones for their application purposes,
• they are familiar with common problems in 3D printing and are able to solve them.

There are no limits to the use of the SmartBox in lessons. However, working in small groups and in the form of group work makes the process easier.

• Free of charge for schools
• Duration: 2 loan months after enrollment
• At the end of the loan period, the SmartBox is returned to the smart lab, serviced and sent to the next school