N E W S SURVEYREVEALS
TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION IS KEYRESOURCE FOR D&T
Technology in education is a key resource for design and technology teachers, according to a recent survey conducted jointly by Technology Supplies and Technology in education (Tie).
Technology in
Education is ranked the No.1 magazine for D&T
The magazine is rated the
number one publication in terms of importance by D&T teachers in the search for new equipment and materials, second only to suppliers’websites and DATA.
‘OVER 18 PER CENT OF D&T TEACHERS LOOKTO
TECHNOLOGYINEDUCA DAILY’ – SURVEY
Astaggering 18.5% of
teachers, according to the survey, access TiE information daily while nearly 21% seek information from the magazine on a weekly basis. In addition, Technology in
Education was the highest placed magazine when teachers were asked to rank by importance which sources of information
TION
they use to keep up to date with D&T best practice and developments, ranking third after DATAand the internet. The survey did not break down internet use, bearing in mind every issue of Technology in Education is digitised and placed on the web. Editor Bernard Hubbard
comments: “We’re heartened to
have objective evidence that our aims for the magazine are bearing fruit. “However, in the fast moving
world of education is no room for complacency and we are always delighted to hear readers’ comments on how we can improve the magazine. “We recognise that heads of
department, teachers, lecturers and technicians are all busy people and we endeavour to make our approach short, punchy and bang on target. “In 2011 we are planning to
enhance our website to give more news between issues.”
Circle No.E1
MILLINGMACHINE IS ADDED TOA1’s 3D RANGE
FullydedicaTed to democratising all 3d digital technologies,a1 Technologies continues to expand its range of low-cost 3d products to bring real engineering options to educational establishments. a1 Technologies has now included a milling machine to its product line. The latest addition toA1
Technologies’ portfolio of entry-level advanced 3D digital technologies is the Studiomill 3D milling machine. Providing users with the ability to translate 3D CAD models into high quality CAMprototypes, models or parts, Studiomill is capable of 2D, 3D and Virtual:Five:Axis™modelling for full 3D machining. Studiomill provides a
cost-effective means of creating both simple and complex parts and supports all major CAD software packages, including
more material more quickly, which reduces overall machining
times.At the other end, its tool range goes down to 1mm for engraving or very fine finishing,
offering 0.05mm resolution. l Studiomill comes with a host of mounting features that include a clear mounting plate for easy centering of material stocks, a 3-jaw self-centering chuck perfect for large and small round stock, and a 4-jaw independent chuck
Studiomill3D milling machine, now part of theA1 Technologies range. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ProDesktop and Solidworks. The machine is supplied with purpose-built, proprietary PathingCNC software, which is used to simulate and control the modelling process and supports industry standard file formats .stl and .dxf.
Technology in Education No.180 January/February 2011 Studiomill is said to be a
completely versatile CNC machine, coming as it does with distinct features that increase its
performance over competitors. l Supporting large cutting tools up to 16mm in diameter, Studiomill has the ability to cut
perfect for square stock. lWith the Virtual:Five:Axis™ machining option, Studiomill can quickly and easily produce 5-axis machined parts – unique in its
market place. l Studiomill offers a work area of 160 mm diameter x 220 mm height for 4-axis parts. In terms of materials, Studiomill
can accommodate a variety of low-priced materials including
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