A1 Technologies Ltd Martin Stevens CEO

World Changing Technologies

The EU can lead the world with innovative digital 3D technologies in schools.

How will 3D change the world?

Some suggestions:

Everyone can design Local manufacture Reverse offshore manufacture Environmental benefits Individualisation Entrepreneurialism

Why are D&T and engineering taught in the UK?

In school:

Pupil engagement Design and technology are popular Academic and vocational education Innate childhood design skills are developed Allows all pupils to participate

D&T and Engineering

Beyond school:

Need for engineers Need for manufacturing Value creation Creative design Innovation Entrepreneurship Informed citizenship

Why invest in 3D technologies?

Excite pupils Interest in technology Cutting edge technologies Invest in the future Intersection with traditional crafts Exciting and fun Active learning Inclusive Hand/eye coordination skills Special needs supported

Two Challenges

3D CAD (eg Solidworks, Autodesk): Not for younger pupils Not for pupils without maths/engineering mindset Not for creative design Not for occasional use Loss of childhoods innate design skills

Why products from A1?

Unique and accessible solutions: Low cost affordable Easy to learn Easy to use Fun to use Usable by all Open to see how they work Designed for pupils to use and learn for themselves

3D Printing

Low cost: To purchase To maintain To print (material) Two types: Kit version assemble before you print Pre-built version Additive technology only use the material needed Open - ideal for pupils to see and understand Print in ABS (engineering plastic) and PLA (biodegradable) material

Why products from A1?

The products:

Designing in 3D: 3D scanning 3D design Making in 3D: 3D printing 3D machining

Designing in 3D

3D Creative Design 3D Laser Scanning

Chameleon 3D Design

One Solution
Chameleon design package: 5 to 85 years anyone can learn to design in 3D Quick to learn, easy to use Fun and exciting haptic interface: You feel virtual objects as if they were real Creative design Retains / recovers innate design skills 2D vs 3D shape issue for young children Cool pupil engagement Can be used for creating virtual shapes for: Avatars and gaming characters Animation characters

Chameleon 3D Design

3D Scanning

One Solution
David 3D laser scanner: Quick to learn, easy to use Create virtual files of real objects Reverse engineering in industry Starting point for new designs

Making in 3D

3D Printing 3D Machining

Links between design & making

Products linked via .stl files Anything designed in 3D can be printed or machined Machines accept files from: Any 3D CAD package Chameleon 3D creative design package David laser scanner

3D Printing

3D printed models

3D Printing

Low cost: To purchase To maintain To print (material) Two types: Kit version assemble before you print Pre-built version Additive technology only use the material needed Open - ideal for pupils to see and understand Print in ABS (engineering plastic) and PLA (biodegradable) material

Learning to machine

Learning to machine

Machining kits Pupils learn to use machines, such as: Lathes Drills Mills Sanders Jigsaws

CNC Machining

Studiomill CNC machine

5 axis CNC milling machine Subtractive technology machines a model from a block of material Works with material from foam through to aluminium Enables machining of 3D models

Costs
Complete packages

all of A1s products from around 17,000

Typical cost from competitors

from around 50,000

Views from other countries

Ireland
Testing

all products

Scotland
Testing

all products

England
Local

authority testing Educational bodies interest: DATA / DTEP / NAAIDT

Austria
In

discussion with Wirtschaftskammer

Conclusion
All benefit:

Children Schools Industry The Economy Government