Hugo. Image courtesy of Trotec.
<h2>Trodat Trotec Group is a world leader in the field of laser technology; and, as part of the group, Trotec develops, manufactures and markets laser systems for marking, cutting and engraving materials.</h2>
<figure id="attachment_12242" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12242" style="width: 618px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-large wp-image-12242" src="https://www.school-news.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0049-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="618" height="464" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12242" class="wp-caption-text">Image: Trotec</figcaption></figure>
<p>Trotec managing director, Reece Moore told us they recently supplied laser machines to Brisbane Grammar School.</p>
<p>Intrigued, <strong><em>School News</em></strong> asked BGS head of design and technology, Jamie Foulger a few questions about the process.</p>
<p><strong>How did Trotec work with you and what products/services did they provide?</strong></p>
<p>“Trotec have installed three laser machines into the school. These also have their own designated external extraction fan systems. Trotec also provide servicing on all the machines and equipment.”</p>
<p><strong>Why did you want this technology and what are you using it for?</strong></p>
<p>“Design education has changed over the past 10-15 years to include a strong emphasis on the ‘design thinking’ characteristics of the pedagogy.</p>
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<p>“This shift allows students to ‘think’ in a complex and higher ordered aspect of the creative process. To support such an environment, our facility has been evolving to help support student access for rapid prototyping of design solutions.</p>
<p>“Students require a quick turnaround of ideas so that the creative process can be maintained in this higher aspect of ‘thinking’ engagement. Laser technology has become a large player in this creative process.</p>
<p>“Design solutions can be turned around very quickly in a single classroom session and provide the young designer with an ability to test, assemble and redesign in a very prompt and immediate time period. Laser solutions lend themselves to modelling in card, paper, thin plywood or plastics.”</p>
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<p><strong>What are the benefits of this technology so far? </strong></p>
<p>“Other than its expediency, design solutions can be very sophisticated. Students can model mechanical parts, buildings, product designs or packaging designs &#8211; the choices are endless.”</p>
<p><strong>What has been the reaction of other teachers, parents and students?</strong></p>
<p>“Without this type of technology, I don’t know how you could run a contemporary design curriculum.</p>
<p>“We are so used to this technology being part of our pedagogy that we would see more reaction if they disappeared. This type of technology is not the add-on to a manufacturing classroom, it forms the <strong>starting</strong> <strong>point</strong> of a design facility.”</p>

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