3D printing – Secondary Schools

3D Printing - Secondary Schools

Guide for Secondary Schools

3D Printers for Education

The Department of Education included 3D Printers in their updated Equipment List, November 2020. 3D Printers are now included in the equipment lists for:

- Engineering
- Applied Technology / Technology
- Construction Studies / Wood Technology
- Graphical Design Lab.

It’s an exciting time for teachers looking to integrate 3D printing into the classroom. It is our mission at SurfBox to support the introduction and make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Creality Sermoon D1

The service we provide

We fully assemble, calibrate and test 3D printers before installing and commissioning at your School.
We provide full technical support including support for CURA slicing software.
Our onsite warranty includes parts and labour.
We provide online and onsite teacher training.
We supply Filament and all other accessories required.

What is the right 3D printer for your school?

There are 100’s of 3D printers available on the market today, ranging in price from under 200€ to 10,000€ plus.
You need a well built 3D printer with a good sized build volume, that produces industrial quality prints that is reliable and easy to use.

Value for money, a well priced 3D printer that is supported by a local Irish company, who will maintain and service your printer onsite, ensuring it’s operation and availability for students to use.

We have selected a range of 3D printers that meets the requirements for use in education. We will provide a full warranty service with onsite repair, parts and labour included.

Creality Ender-6

Our Printer Line Up

The 3D printers we recommend

We have looked at a large number of 3D printers for education purposes in the school environment, and have chosen the following 3 Printers for you to choose from.

Creality Ender 6 – A 3D printer with a huge 250 x 250 x 400mm build volume, which is 3 times faster than alot of its competitors.

Creality Sermoon D1 – This 3D printer is new from Creality with a large 280 x 260 x 310mm build volume, at a great price.

Creality CR 200B – A fully enclosed 3D Printer with 200 x 200 x 200mm build volume, perfect print every time.

Ultimaker 2+ Connect – A well built a stylish 3D printer with a 223 x 220 x 205mm build volume from Europe’s largest 3D manufacturer.

Creality Ender 6

Large Print Area – 250x250x400mm
Stable Core – XY structure giving a 3 times faster print speed
Temperature conserving chamber provides a constant temperature print area.
Heated build plate made from Carborundum Glass, ensuring prints adhere better.
An exquisite look, integrated all-metal chamber body matched with transparent Acryilc panels and doors.
Excellent value for money.

Creality Sermoon D1

Large Print Area – 260x280x310mm
Stable Stirdy Quality – Semi-closed chamber with sheet metal base features higher stability, provides a silent printing environment.
Double Z-axis Screw Rod for higher precision and stability.
Filament runout sensor, detects breaks in filament and pauses printing.
Heated build plate made from Carborundum Glass.
Big build volume at very competitive price.

Creality CR 200B

Print Area – 200 x 200 x 200mm
Online Printing and real time remote control.
Fully enclosed print Chamber, maintains heat during printing.
Large Colour touchscreen for ease of use.
Completely silent when printing.
Heated glass build plate ensuring quality prints every time.
Provides reliable prints time after time, for a very competitive price.

Ultimaker 2+ Connect

Print Area – 223 x 220 x 205mm
Network connectivity – wifi and remote printing.
Easy setup with assisted bed leveling.
2.4 inch Colour touchscreen for ease of use.
Ultimaker is Europe’s largest 3D printer manufacturer.
Heated glass build plate ensuring quality prints every time.
Provides reliable prints time after time.

The services we provide

We fully assemble, calibrate and test 3D printers before installing and commissioning at your School.
We provide full technical support including support for CURA slicing software.
Our onsite warranty includes parts and labour.
We provide online and onsite teacher training.
We supply Filament and all other accessories required.