Mr. Nicolas Jones from R2i2 spoke to our students about the Computer Aided Design class he teaches at R2i2. The CAD/CAM Software he teaches is used by designers at Boeing, BMW, Porsche, Lockheed Martin, and P+G. He gave examples of where the designs have been used: Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Guggenheim Museum in Spain, and Virginia Class Submarines.
He also spoke on the 3D Printing his class designs and the technology involved. 3D printing is used for rapid prototyping, medical/dental applications, product analysis, development, and to create functional parts and materials. His students designed and currently print hands for children that are born without a hand or fingers. See picture…how cool! Developing a product that is actually used to help! If you are interested in taking a course at R2i2, please email Mrs. Little (zlittle@richland2.org) or visit her in C-66.
