Montclair is a township in New Jersey just outside of New York City – but it’s no “small town.” The same goes for Montclair’s public school district, which is made up of 11 individual K-12 schools supporting a whopping 6,625 students. The task of modernizing curriculum and introducing STEM learning Read more…
MakerBot is proud to now offer cloud-based 3D printing with the new My MakerBot. This in-browser platform connects your networked 3D printers, Thingiverse accounts, orders and support cases all in one place. Upload and prepare files, print, then monitor their progress from any device, anywhere. An important new tool for Read more…
Deanne gathered an expert panel of aerospace engineers and 3D printing educators and issued this year’s challenge. Accepting entries until December 19th, students nation-wide are invited to design a multi-functional 3D print that astronauts can use on the International Space Station, dubbed “Two for the Crew.” The subject packs a Read more…
Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) recently established America’s first 3D Printing Academy for Girls, a collaboration with sister organization 3D Africa. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the program trains girls with an impressive curriculum of CAD and 3D printing, utilizing an exclusively female group of mentors and instructors. After a crash Read more…
Take full control of your 3D printing experience with a new customizable hardware design and interchangeable nozzles. The MakerBot Experimental Extruder opens you up to a range of third-party materials. Creative Flexibility with a Range of Materials Push the boundaries of MakerBot 3D printing with easily-swappable nozzles and unlocked access Read more…
Future Engineers is currently hosting its 6th national 3D printing challenge for K-12 students. Together with technical assistance from NASA and the ASME Foundation, each semester they prompt young innovators to solve a space based challenge with a 3D printable design. To celebrate the announcement of this year’s challenge, Future Read more…
Standardized Features for Easy and Accessible 3D Printing To ensure easy, accessible 3D printing, the MakerBot Replicator+ comes with the Smart Extruder+ and all the standard features of its predecessor. A few of those features include an LCD display, an on-board camera, as well as USB, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connectivity. Read more…
It may be hard to imagine the careers your STEM students may have in the future, but KUKA and MakerBot are making it happen today. Watch how the global leaders in robotics and 3D printing are changing the manufacturing world. Development time saved: 6-8 weeks Part success rate: 92% Annual Read more…
Engineered for durable and strong 3D printed prototypes and fixtures. Print with confidence. Print Tough. Print With Confidence MakerBot Tough filament is designed to overcome common flaws in ABS 3D printing—including warping and curling—so you can print your parts reliably without excessive adjustments or tweaking. Durable Usable Parts With up Read more…
MakerBot Australia have launched a world first replacement warranty options for Makerbot 3D printers. This enables end users to upgrade the level of cover and support they receive when they purchase a Makerbot printer. All Makerbot printers purchased in Australia come with a 12 months return to base warranty. This Read more…