What is a 3D printer?

To create data that 3D printers can use to produce finished parts, 3D models are required. These can either be designed manually using design software or created by scanning real parts. 3D scanning is primarily used in the production of spare parts or the reconstruction of damaged components. By combining a scanner and a printer, existing components can be copied very easily.

We’ll be demonstrating how a 3D scanner works at the Long Night of Science at the ifw Jena. You’ll get to be the model yourself and have our scientists scan you. You can then take the resulting 3D models of yourselves home as a file and process them further on any 3D printer.

We’ll also be showing you which 3D printing processes we’re investigating at ifw Jena during the Long Night of Science:

• What materials can be 3D-printed?
• How do you ‘bake’ metal in an oven?

Stamp Rally in Göschwitz | We’re bringing Göschwitz to light!

If you visit at least 6 of the 14 participating institutes and companies, and collect a stamp from each one, you’ll receive a small gift at the end of your discovery tour – including from us!

Please note:

• Participation is voluntary and free of charge.
• The small gift is only available on 20 November upon presentation of your stamp card (whilst stocks last).
• No cash alternative available.