3D printing -
Bringing abstract ideas to life

3D printing is the process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Mr. Guruprasad Rao takes us through the journey from handicrafts to the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Revolution to the birth of 3D printing and its endless scope. This webinar was conducted exclusively for JK students, during the lockdown, and it is now available for you. Here's some really interesting information you wouldn’t want to miss!

How will you benefit?

  • Learn about the process of 3D printing
  • Different types of 3D printing
  • Machines and their features
  • The journey of an idea to a finished product
  • Get inspired by exemplary 3D printed products

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curriculum

Module: 1 

History of crafting

Guruprasad Rao is a technocrat, Director and Mentor at Imaginarium India Pvt. Ltd, Asia’s largest 3D printing company. He takes us back to the history of crafting and walks us through the journey of Industrial Revolution to Digital Revolution. The human endeavour to engage in creative activities which led to the rise of crafts like pottery and handicrafts is explained. Due to the rise in population, these hands were replaced by machines and technology. Humans kept evolving in ways to make life easy and convenient for themselves.


Module: 2

Idea. Design. Innovation

Designing is a process of externalising ideas. This process is vital in order to communicate or propose your ideas to potential clients, investors or colleagues. Mr. Rao explains the NPD (New Product Design) Model, stressing on the importance of testing and revising your design. The idea is to create an economical framework for your design/ idea. The problem of competitors who copy/duplicate ideas are faced by original creators can be tackled. Watch this video to learn how to stay ahead in the competition.

Module: 3

CAD Beginnings

With the advent of Computers, we can create models on a screen and give them appropriate dimensions, textures, reflection, colors etc. Even testing movements is possible on the computer. However, some businesses don’t approve of designs on screen, they expect a physical model. Now-a-days, Digital inventories have made it possible for designers to put up their designs online and when people order them, it is created by experts and companies who specialize in the same. Understand the process in this video.


Module: 4

Digitizing Manufacturing

Mr. Rao explains the new age of Production Technology. The process of manufacturing - traditional process as well as additive manufacturing have been studied to conclude that the additive manufacturing process is an effective and efficient one! Watch the reason behind this conclusion in this video.

Module: 5 

3D Printing - The Art

Here’s some really interesting information you wouldn’t want to miss! Mr. Guruprasad explains the behind the scenes of the Art of 3D printing. 3D printing is carried out in a variety of ways, using a variety of materials that distinguishes itself from the other types. Mr. Rao also introduces us to some of the pioneers of 3D printing and their noteworthy contributions.

Module: 6

3D Printing -Creativity x Tech

Some more exciting insights into the art of 3D printing. Mr. Guruprasad Rao, explains the various techniques and methods of printing. Technology and machines used for printing, their benefits and price incurred by businesses to own them etc. are discussed in this video.

Module: 7

3D Printing - What it takes

The discussion of the process of printing, variety in technology and benefits of using good quality machines are continued in this video.

Module: 8

Benefits of 3D Printing
The main advantages of 3D Printing including part consolidation, jigs n fixtures, lightweight finishing, less wastage, cutting through complexities, and possibilities for customization are explained in-depth by the expert himself, Mr. Guruprasad Rao.  

Module: 9

3D Printing v/s Conventional Manufacturing

3D Printing is distinguished from Conventional form of manufacturing in various ways. 3D Printing is beneficial as it helps in creating prototypes and replicas of existing items. Watch to learn more!

Module: 10

Designing Aesthetics

Mr. Guruprasad Rao takes us through creative products of 3D Printing. He focuses on the fact that 3D printing opens up doors of imagination and opportunity to create unique experiences. One has no constraints to creativity when they are working on a 3D Printing project.

Module: 11

3D Printing Capabilities

The capabilities of 3D printing have evolved over a period of 30 years. They serve as unique opportunities that are exclusive to 3D printing, which means conventional forms of manufacturing aren’t capable of producing such work. The process of creation which takes birth from an idea to design to production and post production is explained by Mr. Rao.


Module: 12

Future of 3D Printing  
The future is bright and the future of 3D printing is even brighter! The hardware scope will get saturated and material along with software will keep growing. Mr. Guruprasad Rao guides us through ways individual designers can place orders on the cloud factory and create products in association with Imaginarium. Watch the video to learn more about the scope of 3D printing.  

Module: 13

Q & A

Mr. Guruprasad Rao recommends types of 3D printing for students and also emphasises on how students can create an effective portfolio using the knowledge and expertise in the area of 3D Printing. To check out more about the benefits of 3D printing in jewelry making, watch this super informative video!

Mr. Guruprasad Rao

Guruprasad Rao is a technocrat, Director and Mentor at Imaginarium India Pvt. Ltd, Asia’s largest 3D printing company. He takes us back to the history of crafting and walks us through the journey of Industrial Revolution to Digital Revolution.