| In honor of the new year, GE Additive, the 3D printing division of GE, USA, has opened the application process for the AEP cycle in 2018. Applications are submitted to schools, colleges and universities for opportunities to get Important investment related to 3D printing.  It is understood that GE Additive first launched its AEP program in early 2016 and announced that it will invest $ 10 million in five years to enhance 3D printing in the education industry. Some of the major goals of the project are to install polymer-based 3D in primary and secondary schools Printers, more complex additive manufacturing equipment (such as metal 3D printers) in higher education institutions. To date, GE Additive has provided Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) printers to eight universities and has provided a pair of Polar Cloud desktop 3D printers and STEM courses to more than 400 schools . Greg LaLonde, CEO of Polar3D commented: 'GE's AEP program has had a huge impact on students, where 80% of primary and secondary students have never had 3D printing before, and two-thirds Not using CAD Now these students are designing, programming, and converting their own digital model to print. GE's goal in 2018 is to provide 3D printing technology to more educational institutions and in addition to the school's investment program, GE will implement a new subsidy program that any individual or organization can submit to the AEP program Apply for as long as they use subsidies for educational institutions to provide 3D printers. Jason Oliver, GE Additive's vice president and chief executive officer, said: "As a result of the education program, it is estimated that 180,000 students worldwide now have access to 3D printers and we are pleased to continue the program in 2018 and to provide all grades Of students provide additive manufacturing services which will help increase student interest in STEM and create a channel for qualified engineers and technicians to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing. Article Source: 3D Tiger |
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