SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Students in Somerset County were introduced Friday to additive manufacturing, drone technology and real-world engineering challenges.
In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, America Makes, the nation’s leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing technology and education, was at Conemaugh Township High School to help students step into the role of an additive manufacturing engineer.
On Friday, students took part in the 3D Printing for Drones Initiative, which gave students the opportunity to explore how 3D printing, engineering and drone technology come together to solve real-world challenges.
Pennsylvania is one of five states where America makes has a group giving the students hands-on experiences.
Simultaneous events were held in Ohio, Texas, Alabama and California.
Source: wjactv.com
