Use of Digital Technology in Integrated Mathematics Education DOI Open Access

Andrada-Livia Cîrneanu,

Cristian-Emil Moldoveanu

Published: June 6, 2024

The use of didactic and interactive materials is essential in generating interest among students teachers utilizing mathematical models digital technologies for the educational process. These create a dynamic engaging learning environment that promotes deeper understanding complex concepts fosters passion learning. Additionally, integrating into pilot courses can assist better assessing student adjusting teaching strategies accordingly receive valuable insights students' strengths weaknesses, allowing them to provide targeted support intervention when needed. In this context, purpose paper introduce an approach solving mathematics problems embedded technical scenarios within defense security fields with aid technology. way, visualize abstract concepts, experiment different scenarios, instant feedback on their understanding. This helps reinforce key enhance problem-solving skills, sparking curiosity, creativity, encouraging active participation collaboration. Throughout development proposal, good practices are adopted, advice improvement collected while having wide range users, giving feedback, discussions, testing (pilot) short-term learning/teaching/training activities.

Language: Английский

Evaluating Benchtop Additive Manufacturing Processes Considering Latest Enhancements in Operational Factors DOI Open Access
Antreas Kantaros, Florian Ion Tiberiu Petrescu,

Konstantinos Brachos

et al.

Processes, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(11), P. 2334 - 2334

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

With the evolution of additive manufacturing technologies, concerning their material processing techniques, range choices and deposition speed, 3D printers are extensively employed in academia industry for a number purposes. It is no longer uncommon to have portable, desktop printer build specific designs matter minutes or hours. The functionality, costs, materials applications differ. Among several with variety characteristics, it might be challenging choose which one optimal intended uses. In this study, commercially available thermoplastic photopolymer resin presented compared user selection. This article intends provide end-users fundamental information guidelines via comparison 3D-printing technologies technical enabling them assess select appropriate applications.

Language: Английский

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3D printing in aerospace and defense: A review of technological breakthroughs and applications DOI Creative Commons

Adeniyi Kehinde Adeleke,

Danny Jose Portillo Montero,

Oluwaseun Augustine Lottu

et al.

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(2), P. 1149 - 1160

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

The integration of 3D printing technology in the aerospace and defense sectors has heralded a paradigm shift manufacturing processes, design capabilities, operational efficiency. This review explores transformative impact on these industries, focusing breakthroughs applications that have reshaped traditional methodologies. Technological advancements additive facilitated production complex geometries intricate components were once deemed impractical or impossible. Aerospace engineers manufacturers are now leveraging to create lightweight, high-strength structures, optimizing balance between performance fuel led enhanced aircraft functionality, as well development unmanned aerial vehicles with unprecedented capabilities. Moreover, ability rapidly prototype iterate designs significantly reduced time-to-market for new systems. delves into case studies showcasing how streamlined process, enabling quicker adaptation evolving threats technological advancements. In sector, customization potential revolutionized weapons equipment. Tailoring specific mission requirements enhances effectiveness military operations while reducing costs associated mass production. also highlights role advanced sensors, communication devices, protective gear personnel. However, challenges such material limitations, standardization, certification processes persist. provides insights ongoing research efforts addressing challenges, aiming further unlock full defense. offers comprehensive overview current state defense, emphasizing its manufacturing, design, As continues evolve, is poised shape future landscape critical industries.

Language: Английский

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Metaphorical evolution: A longitudinal study of secondary school teachers’ concepts of 3D modelling and printing in education DOI Creative Commons
Branko Anđić, Mirjana Maričić, Robert Weinhandl

et al.

Education and Information Technologies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(11), P. 14091 - 14126

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Abstract Research into teachers’ concepts and changes over time in digital technologies is crucial for gaining insights the factors that shape of influence their use classroom. Numerous studies have indicated 3D modelling printing (3DMP) contributes to modernization teaching achievement student learning outcomes. Using a three-wave longitudinal study with application conceptual metaphors as theoretical background, this tracks 3DMP after training, three months, one year experience provides insight area. The data was collected from 74 secondary teachers processed using mixed-methods research approach. findings show gain experience, views on education evolve. results include shift perception reliance, pedagogical benefits, potential creative expression, sensitivity printing. our suggest need continuous technical support at beginning classroom, so technology can successfully contribute development creativity knowledge. This emphasizes comprehensive ongoing targeted training enable effectively integrate educational practices, while fostering addressing complexities. Furthermore, sheds light has implications developments teacher courses, platform, software development, policy, industry.

Language: Английский

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Design Thinking as an Auxiliary Tool for Educational Robotics Classes DOI Creative Commons
Michela Tramonti, Alden Meirzhanovich Dochshanov, Assel Zhumabayeva

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 858 - 858

Published: Jan. 8, 2023

The dynamic spread of 3D printing technologies and open-source electronics prototyping platforms has significantly enriched the diversity instruments used within educational robotics (ER) settings. An active, low-entry-level community offering ready-to-use libraries for a broad variety devices assists in development quite sophisticated projects. However, flipside coin is represented by current research findings, which reveal that students’ interest science, technology, engineering mathematics (STEM) subjects declined across Europe, as manifested difficulties when approaching scientific topics dealing with problems phenomena studied from multidisciplinary perspective. Consequently, significant percentage youths are at risk social exclusion due to direct relationship between low academic achievements school dropout. Moreover, learners lack guidance applied life-context skills, such creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, highlights need introduce innovative pedagogical approaches. In this context, design thinking (DT) methodology was proposed tackle problem. Originating psychological studies on creativity 1950s DT known foster help develop empathy, promote action-oriented actions, improve meta-cognitive awareness, contribute problem-solving enhance imagination. last point supports critical inclusion, teamwork performance. Thus, paper introduces methodological framework combining ER classes. First, approach problem, teachers’ survey data were collected analysed respondents’ level integration into curricula. Then, work focused application learning experience addressing weakest points established their elaboration through combined classes context secondary schools.

Language: Английский

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Genetic Algorithm-Based Data-Driven Process Selection System for Additive Manufacturing in Industry 4.0 DOI Open Access

Bader Alwomi Aljabali,

Joseph Shelton, Salil Desai

et al.

Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(18), P. 4544 - 4544

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

Additive manufacturing (AM) has impacted the of complex three-dimensional objects in multiple materials for a wide array applications. However, additive manufacturing, as an upcoming field, lacks automated and specific design rules different AM processes. Moreover, selection processes geometries requires expert knowledge, which is difficult to replicate. An data-driven system needed that can capture knowledge base apply it 3D-printed parts avoid manufacturability issues. This research aims develop process within (DFAM) framework Industry 4.0. A Genetic Evolutionary Feature Weighting technique was optimized using 3D CAD data input identify optimal based on several requirements constraints. two-stage model developed wherein stage 1 displayed average accuracies 70% 2 showed higher up 97.33% quantitative feature labeling augmentation datasets. The steady-state genetic algorithm (SSGA) determined be most effective after benchmarking against estimation distribution (EDA) particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms, respectively. output this leads identification objects. paper presents accurate extended other 3D-printing

Language: Английский

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Silver Nanoparticles in 3D Printing: A New Frontier in Wound Healing DOI Creative Commons

Mohammad Ebrahim Astaneh,

Narges Fereydouni

ACS Omega, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(40), P. 41107 - 41129

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

This review examines the convergence of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), three-dimensional (3D) printing, and wound healing, focusing on significant advancements in these fields. We explore unique properties AgNPs, notably their strong antibacterial efficacy potential applications enhancing recovery. Furthermore, delves into 3D printing technology, discussing its core principles, various materials employed, recent innovations. The integration AgNPs 3D-printed structures for regenerative medicine is analyzed, emphasizing benefits this combined approach identifying challenges that must be addressed. comprehensive overview aims to elucidate current state field direct future research toward developing more effective solutions healing.

Language: Английский

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Leveraging 3D Printing for Resilient Disaster Management in Smart Cities DOI Creative Commons
Antreas Kantaros, Florian Ion Tiberiu Petrescu,

Konstantinos Brachos

et al.

Smart Cities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(6), P. 3705 - 3726

Published: Dec. 2, 2024

This work explores the transformative impact of 3D printing technology and disaster management within context smart cities. By evaluating various technologies, such as desktop large-scale printers, this research highlights their application in rapidly producing customized structures essential supplies infrastructure components. Methods included review existing practical disasters scenarios. analysis community engagement programs that enhance local preparedness resilience through printing. Case studies illustrate significant benefits integrating technologies management. Findings indicate while offers rapid production efficiency, disabilities high initial cost, regulatory issues, need for skilled operators must be addressed. study concludes with strategic collaboration investment education frameworks, can significantly urban sustainability, making it an invaluable tool future underscores potential to aid practices, fostering more adaptive efficient environments.

Language: Английский

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Teaching of the subject ‘Biomolecules in Living Organisms’ using 3D printing models DOI Creative Commons
Şeyda Gül, Funda Yalinkilic

Education and Information Technologies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring the effects of the 6E instructional model on learners’ metacognitive behaviors in 3D modeling DOI
Tien‐Chi Huang,

Yin-Yu Chou,

Ziqing Gao

et al.

International Journal of Technology and Design Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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3D Modelling and Printing in Teacher Education: A Systematic Literature Review DOI Creative Commons
Mathías Tejera, Selen Galiç, Zsolt Lavicza

et al.

Journal for STEM Education Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 31, 2025

Language: Английский

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