Adam Rogers - NCSU Libraries' Makerspace & 3D Printing Service

July 17, 2014 at Science Boot Camp Southeast for Librarians, Raleigh NC

Transcript

1. NCSU Libraries’ Makerspace & 3D Printing Service Adam Rogers Emerging Technology Services Librarian NCSU Libraries
2. First, what about you? • Do you have a Makerspace* at your library? on your campus? (hackerspace, FabLab, TechShop, Craft Center…)
3. First, what about you? • Do you have a 3D printer? Have you used one? Do you understand how they work?
4. Tell us, PBS.
5. What We’re Doing
6. Our Makerspace (program) • offers emerging technologies of making • democratizes access to these tools • supports hands-on, project-based, and interest-driven learning • serves as a competitive advantage • provides a place for critical and creative thinking
7. A Tiny Space, with Student Staff
8. 3D Printing as a Service [video]
9. Laser Cutting By Appointment
10. 3D Scanning (checkout/studio)
11. Electronics Kits (checkout)
12. Workshops & Events
13. What They Make
14. First, Some Data • Over 2200 3D prints so far • 62% on uPrint, 38% on MakerBot • ~500 unique users • 54% said they would not have been able to 3D print otherwise • ~69% of users are engineers
15. Engineering Senior Design
16. Fashion Design
17. Teaching Models
18. Hobby Projects
19. Product Prototypes [video]
20. Research Breakthroughs [video]
21. Amazing Stuff [video]
22. What’s Next
23. Next Steps: Two Directions 1. A second Makerspace with everything integrated; an open lab with teaching space 2. Focus on high-end 3D printing service at Hunt to meet advanced users’ demands
24. New Makerspace in D.H. Hill
25. IMLS’ Makerspace Framework makingandlearning.com
26. Tips for Makerspaces • Think beyond buying the 3D printer to the user experience, service, access, maintenance. • Make connections on campus. • Start small, let it grow. • Capture and tell users’ stories.
27. You were promised a Demo • Tech Showcase (big glass box): MakerBot printing, circuits • Makerspace open on 4th floor: 12:30 - 1:20 (end of lunch break)
28. Thanks! Adam Rogers NCSU Libraries asroger2@ncsu.edu http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/spaces/makerspace