Scott Crump on 3D Printing

Introduction by Joe Hiemenz, Stratasys

Once limited to university curriculum, 3D mechanical design is being taught to an ever younger age of students. Today high school and even elementary students are learning how to use CAD and 3D printing technologies. An engineering career can provide a solid future for students and is important to the future of their communities and country.

Starbase Minnesota is a series of special week-long programs in Minneapolis, where inner-city grade-schoolers learn to love STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) coursework by designing their own rockets, Mars rovers and other out-of-this-world projects, then producing their designs on a 3D printer using FDM technology.

Stratasys CEO Scott Crump was asked to give a brief commencement address to a recent graduating class.

Following is the prepared text of Mr. Crump’s remarks, delivered July 29, 2010.

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[Note: A case study on Starbase Students use of a fused deposition modeling 3D Printer will appear on the Stratasys blog site tomorrow.]