The latest addition to Ultimaker’s S-series of 3D printers is finally here! In case you missed it, yesterday Ultimaker introduced the new S7 3D Printer. This new printer is similar to the S5 (dual extrusion, automatic platen calibration, end-of-filament detection and interchangeable print cores) but even better. It gives educators the ability to print faster […]
MakerBot recently announced its first ever student design challenge. What’s great about this challenge is the relevancy in real work applications for your students themselves. Students must create a desk organizer or component that classmates would be able to use to make learning from home easier. This could be an organizer for a makeshift desk, […]
Many of our customers with PolyJet 3D printers are often interested in how to get the best printing results. There are several GrabCAD Print (GCP) settings that can help you achieve optimal printing results, including: Material selection Part orientation Surface finish: Matte / Glossy Support style: (Heavy / Medium / Lite) Printing mode: High Speed […]
Just last week MakerBot announced the addition of two new materials — PC-ABS and PC-ABS FR — which brings the total number of materials available on the METHOD platform to 10 (also includes ABS, ASA Nylon, PETG, Tough, PLA, SR-30, PVA plus third-party materials from other filament suppliers). So what exactly is the different between the […]
We are very excited about the newest printer from Stratasys – the J55. This system is a game changer for educators focused on design because the J55 is about a third of the price of enterprise-class PolyJet printers. It combines realism and productivity, including high fidelity and five simultaneously printed materials that enable nearly 500,000 […]
In case you missed it, last week MakerBot debuted its new 3D printing classroom package: SKETCH Classroom. This package enables real world problem solving through design thinking and 3D printing in a setup that integrates easily into the classroom. It includes: two (2) MakerBot SKETCH 3D printers twelve (12) licenses for the MakerBot Certification program […]
Last week we joined MakerBot at Roanoke County Public Schools and Norfolk Technical Center for a couple of workshops where we gave educators exclusive hands-on experience with the new Method 3D printer. Method is essentially a mashup of the accessibility and ease of use MakerBot is known for plus the industrial technologies and expertise from […]
Today, MakerBot launched a new 3D printer — MakerBot Method. Method is being billed as the very first performance 3D printer, which bridges the gap between desktop and industrial 3D printing by bringing features that were previously only available on industrial 3D printers to educators at a significantly lower cost. Method is essentially a mashup of […]
3D printers are not limited to engineering classrooms. Science teachers are increasingly turning to 3D printers as a fun new way to engage students with hands-on learning. Thingiverse Education, MakerBot’s online community for educators, features over a hundred free lessons that make teaching with a 3D printer easier and more effective for a variety of […]
Today MakerBot Labs announced the new MakerBot Experimental Extruder, which brings a completely revamped experience to the 5th Generation and + Series of MakerBot 3D Printers. You can print faster with draft nozzles (swap quickly between your reliable Smart Extruder+ or Tough PLA Extruder with the new Experimental Extruder) and explore new materials from third […]
My MakerBot Cloud-Based Platform for Streamlined Workflow MakerBot just announced the new My MakerBot cloud-based platform, which lets you start and monitor prints right from your web-browser. Upload and prepare files, print, and then monitor their progress from any device, anywhere! Also new is MakerBot’s collaboration with Tinkercad, which allows students to 3D design in […]
Last week MakerBot launched the new MakerBot Educators program at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando, and we couldn’t be more excited. What exactly is this new program? It’s an opportunity for educators to come together and exchange knowledge, participate in challenges and receive support and guidance from MakerBot. We all know […]
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