" It's being used by students in computer science, engineering, the art department... so many different fields are interested in it." —Jeffrey Snyder '14
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New Paltz and MakerBot announce partnership
An exciting, new partnership has been formed between New Paltz and MakerBot, the global leader in desktop 3D printing. New Paltz has become the first college campus in the nation to house an “innovation center” with 30 MakerBot 3D printers accessible for students to use simultaneously. The center combines the latest technology from the Brooklyn-based MakerBot with New Paltz’s established curriculum in digital design and fabrication. New Paltz was selected for this program because of this unique curriculum that combines the College’s strengths in fine arts and engineering.
things that I couldn’t necessarily do by hand.” She’s also used a laser cutter extensively in her work, in order to etch patterns into paper-thin sheets of clay that she turned into jewelry. “The work for my thesis is a commentary on the different facets that these crafts all have and how they can become one. Digital fabrication allows me to bring all of my different interests together.” Otis shares her enthusiasm, and is optimistic about the opportunities 3D printing will bring to the Hudson Valley and the future of engineering. “It opens up the world of manufacturing to really revolutionize the way we design things. We’re going to have to break our mindset from the way that things were made to the way things are going to be made now.”
top to bottom: Jeffrey Snyder ’14 preparing a design to be 3D-printed; Alexis Tellefsen ’13 (second from right) discussing her work with visitors at the opening reception of her senior thesis exhibition at the Dorsky Museum; a MakerBot 3D printer in action
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