✦ Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) ✦
✦ 3D Printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file. It involves building an object layer by layer using various materials such as plastics, metals, ceramics, or even food. The process begins with creating a 3D model using computer-aided design (CAD) software or by scanning an existing object using a 3D scanner. This digital model is then sliced into thin layers, and the 3D printer reads these layers and deposits material accordingly to create the final object. 3D printing has numerous applications in diverse fields like manufacturing, healthcare, architecture, fashion, and education, enabling the production of customized and complex objects with precision and efficiency ✦
✦ Library users have been interactive within library sections ever since academic libraries were born. Librarians have the right to support users in their access to the information they need and to provide the tools they need to achieve their information aspirations. Nowadays, 3D printing technology has been adopted in the education sector and through libraries literally to provide services for different departments. Digitization unit of the UAEU library works closely with students, staff and faculty members of several departments including all of the engineering departments and college of science departments. In accordance with students and faculty members’ lab practical, course work, or graduation project requirements, we do serve them by providing a free 3D printing service. In our department, we are using Stratasys uPrint SE plus 3D printer with ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) as a filament type ✦
