Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cameron Moore
cmoore@mods.net
954.713.0904
Museum of Discovery and Science teams up with local company
“Becoming 3D” to show visitors the wonders of
3D Printing
Fort Lauderdale, FL – November 20, 2015 – The Museum of Discovery and Science has teamed up
with the local 3D company “Becoming 3D”, in partnership with Airwolf, Lulzbot and Robo 3D to
bring visitors and guests the fascinating and groundbreaking world of 3D printing, occurring every day
through December 31, 2015. Guests will be able to watch as three innovative 3D printers produce
some amazing pieces from famous characters, to shapes, sea life molds and more! Three printers are
available on site for demonstrations, which include: Airwolf 3D AXIOM Printer, the LulzBot Mini,
and the Robo3D R1. Watch a video here.
“We are very excited to partner with the Museum of Discovery and Science to bring this dynamic 3D
technology to the kids and families of Fort Lauderdale,” said Becoming 3D CEO Grant
Sadowski. “The museum is a terrific venue to expose both children and adults to one of the fastest
growing technologies in the world. Our goal is to increase awareness in order to foster creativity and
innovation.”
3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a
digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive
process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the entire object is
created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual
object.
To build a 3D object with a 3D printer, you start by creating a 3D design on a computer screen using
special software. This image is called a CAD (Computer Aided Design) file. Then this file is sent to
the printer and, along the way, the graphic is sliced up into hundreds (sometimes thousands) of very
thin layers. The printer then gets to work and starts building the object by extruding the material on a
platform, one layer at a time, over and over, building from the bottom upwards.
It produces durable objects of a high quality, easier and cheaper than making traditional molds, and
some 3D printers can even make multiple objects at once.
ABOUT BECOMING 3D
About Becoming 3D: Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL Becoming 3D is a leading provider of 3D printing
design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and supplies for both
professionals, consumers and educators. Their products and services replace and complement
traditional operational methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products. They also
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provide custom designed 3D printing labs for schools and non-profits. Becoming 3D was co-founded
in 2014 by printing industry veteran Grant Sadowski, a Hewlett Packard Elite Partner. For more
information visit becoming3d.com or call 844-337-7687.
Images and Information:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pdiiuprecfo72oe/AABCY_FkayKHnWrIeaYgsIS-a?dl=0#
Printers:
Airwolf 3D - AXIOM 3D Printer
http://www.becoming3d.com/3d-printers/commercial/airwolf-axiom-3d-printer/
Lulzbot – LulzBot Mini 3D Printer
http://www.becoming3d.com/3d-printers/home-use/lulzbot-mini/
Robo3D – R1 3D Printer
http://www.becoming3d.com/3d-printers/home-use/robo-3d-r1-3d-printer/
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong
learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. Founded in 1976 as
The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 400,000 visitors annually. Major
operational support for the Museum is provided through generous support by Leadership Guild
members including: Broward Health, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Sun Sentinel, and Wells Fargo.
The Museum is open seven days a week, 365 days a year; Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. with extended IMAX® hours on most evenings. General
Admission prices are $20 for adults; $18 seniors; $16 children 2 to 12 and $16 military. Children under
2 are free. A General Admission Ticket includes admission to the Museum exhibits and one classic
IMAX movie. The Museum of Discovery and Science is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, visitors should call
954.467.MODS (6637) or visit our web site at www.mods.org
Media Contacts:
Cameron Moore
Marlene Janetos
Theresa Waldron
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