Design it, create it: 3D printing comes to Porter and Chester Institute

ROCKY HILL, Conn. - Oct. 5, 2015 - PRLog -- Rocky Hill, CT (September 29, 2015) – Porter and Chester Institute (PCI), with nine campuses in Connecticut and Massachusetts, announced today the integration of 3D printing in its CADD Technology program (Computer Aided Drafting and Design). The MakerBot® Replicator® Desktop 3D Printers, along with SolidWorks design software, will be added to the curriculum beginning in October.

The MakerBot 3D Printers will allow students in the CADD program to gain firsthand experience using the latest technology to solve real-world problems, from conceptualization through implementation. It’s a process that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship, according to Jim Bologa, chief executive officer of Porter and Chester Institute.

“PCI continually works with business leaders and industry experts to ensure our students gain not only technical expertise, but also the intangible skills and experience they need to excel,” Bologa said. “Just as technology is always advancing, our programs evolve so that we continue to attract the best and brightest students.”

Also known as desktop fabrication or additive manufacturing, 3D printing has already revolutionized the way products are designed, developed and brought to market. It is now more efficient and cost-effective than ever to create prototypes that are limited only by the size of the printer. The MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printers at Porter and Chester Institute can print items up to 9.9 x 7.8 x 5.9 inches.

“3D printing is disruptive technology with potential to fundamentally change the way design, manufacturing and construction are done, and PCI graduates will be leading that charge,” said Ed Galeano, program chair of the CADD program at Porter and Chester Institute. “Our students are learning how to bring even the most intricate designs to life in a matter of hours.”

CADD students will design and create everything from mechanical parts to architectural models as part of the class curriculum, Galeano said. They will also be challenged to independently use the technology in ways that benefit their classmates, families and community.

For more information on Porter and Chester Institute’s CADD Technology program, or other programs in the automotive, skilled trade and healthcare fields, visit www.PorterChester.com. For more information on MakerBot 3D Printers, visit www.MakerBot.com.

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About Porter and Chester Institute

Porter and Chester Institute (PCI), a private sector, post-secondary technical institution with nine campuses throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, featuring ten different career programs, trains its students in the technical and professional skills essential for their chosen career. For more information, please visit PCI at www.PorterChester.com or call (800) 870-6789.