So far, the level of development of 3D printing technologies and analysis of the market for 3D devices have been presented. The possibility of applying additive technologies as a tool in the educational process has been looked into. It has also been analyzed whether it is feasible to introduce the RP (Rapid Prototype) methodology. Issues associated with modernization of Prusa i3 3D-printer and options for its use in the educational process of institutions of higher education and schools have been studied. Conclusions have been made concerning possibilities of introducing 3D printing devices and RP methodology in order to reduce labor costs and design costs.

The methodology of opening of the specialized electronic journal of Institute of professional development of energy industry is considered. Conditions of effective functioning of specialized journales are shown. Results of studying of activity of editions of competitors – other Institutes of professional development are presented. The target audience of the electronic scientific-practical magazine of Institute of professional development of energy industry, and also its features influencing this audience and its interest in the edition is analysed. Software products by means of which the electronic magazine is created are described.

We analyze blogs from the point of view of information architecture. We defend the thesis, that blogs are good tool for communication, but the worst tool for structured information. We presented the «archiblog» format, aimed to overcome this limitation.