RDA HUNTER’S ME PROGRAM GIVES 3D PRINTING INSIGHTS FOR HUNTER INDUSTRY AND EDUCATORS
RDA Hunter’s ME Program hosted a breakfast event at which 3D printing technology experts gave Hunter industry leaders and schools insights into what the future holds for three dimensional printing.
Leading Hunter manufacturers and representatives from schools across the region attended the event, which was held at the Hunter Trade and Investment Centre, to see the latest 3D printing techniques being demonstrated and hear about strategies for preparing industry and school students for a future which includes 3D printing.
“With applications for a wide range of industries including advanced manufacturing, medical, bio-tech and agri-business, 3D printing will influence the way business is done in the future,” said RDA Hunter CEO, Todd Williams.
“Hunter industry is always quick to embrace new technologies to ensure it stays competitive in the ever-changing global market. RDA Hunter through the ME Program continues to encourage industry and schools to innovate guaranteeing a skilled regional workforce long-term.” continued Mr Williams.
The breakfast program included presentations by,
John Whinnen from Objective 3D Printing Systems who provided insights into what the future holds for 3D printing and how teachers can prepare their students for using the technology.
Josh Jeffress from Design Anthology explained how the business utilises 3D printing to deliver customer’s industrial design projects
Daniel Styles from Singleton High School provided an overview of how Singleton High School is incorporating 3D printing into its teaching and plans to develop their syllabus further.
Click here to view NBN Television’s coverage of the event http://www.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/2013/08/28/innovation-the-key/