STEM education
3D Printing in Sri Lanka Continues to Grow with Help from RCS2 Technologies
Although 3D printing isn’t new to Sri Lanka – the technology was introduced to the country a decade ago – it’s been slow to spread. Sri Lanka is home to…
3D Printing Launches George Watson’s College to Victory in ESA CanSat Competition
You’ve likely heard of CubeSats, but what about CanSats? The CubeSat’s smaller cousin is a satellite that, yes, fits in a can, and it’s used mostly for educational purposes. While,…
3D Printing News Briefs: May 5, 2017
In this week’s second helping of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about challenges and awards, 3D printer distribution, and a little business. Airwolf 3D is sponsoring the fourth annual…
Middle School Students Design and 3D Print Container to Hold EIS Academy Experiments During Suborbital Rocket Launch
Classroom experiments are usually pretty interesting, and even fun…unless you’re dissecting a rat in biology class, of course (that was not a fun day for me, or the rat). A…
Robo 3D Partners With Major Electronics Reseller Promevo to Further 3D Printing in Education
California-based 3D printer manufacturing company Robo 3D has partnered with leading education technology (EdTech) provider and major Chromebook reseller Promevo to further the incorporation of 3D printing into the $8…
Materialise World Summit 2017 Kicks Off with 3D Printing Keynotes Exploring What’s Possible
After much anticipation, the day is here: Materialise World Summit 2017 is kicking off at Brussels’ Square – Meeting Center. Materialise has had two years to prepare for this week’s…
MakerBot Presents New Grant Resource Guide for Educators Looking to Add 3D Printing Technology to the Classroom
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: teachers work really hard every single day for their students, to foster a learning environment that is safe, interesting, and educational….
3D Printing Spotlight On: Cynthia Gumbert, VP of Marketing, Markforged
Strength in 3D printing needs to come from a number of areas for true success: in materials, in 3D printers, in software, and, above all, in the team behind the…
3D Printing Spotlight On: Mara Hitner, Director, Business Development, MatterHackers
They say not to mix business with pleasure, but that particular “they” must not be working in 3D printing; as has been mentioned time and time again, this industry is…
Additive Manufacturing Education for Space and Prosthetics: City Tech Receives $1.3M in STEM Research Grants
Students in New York City attending City Tech’s Department of Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Design Technology will be able to graduate as double threats as manufacturing skills are woven heavily…
Submit Your 3D Printing Project for a Chance to Win $500 from 3D Hubs’ Student Grant 2017
3D Hubs has become more than just a network of 3D printers. It’s become a trusted source of consumer reporting for the 3D printing industry, a facilitator of social engagement, and…
3D Printing Spotlight On: Deirdre MacCormack, CMO, Mcor
We’ve heard a lot from Mcor Technologies over the last several years as the company with its unique paper-based 3D printing system offers an environmentally friendly take on the technology that…
Why It’s Important to Highlight the Women of the 3D Printing World
As we kick off our Spotlight Series focusing on the women of the 3D printing world, publishing interviews starting early next week, we have been in contact with several dozen impressive…
3D Printing News Briefs: April 4, 2017
In this week’s first edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about new machines, a new material, a strategic investment, and an increase to a technology grant program. Peopoly…
Springboro STEMfest: Ohio Students Learn About 3D Printing, STEAM Education, and Rocket Launchers
Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics are picking up steam lately – which is handy, as they fall into a curriculum of the same name, as STEAM education takes its…
3D VetSquad Initiative Will Train the Nation’s Heroes to Bring 3D Printing into Schools
Digital fabrication tools manufacturer Dremel, originally known for its handheld rotary tools, has gone above and beyond in its initiatives to get STEM-related 3D printing technology into schools. From its Dremel…
STEM Students Use 3D Printing and Artificial Intelligence to Bring History to Life
It’s always more fun to learn about history when the lesson is interactive; at least I think so. We put on little skits in elementary school when we learned about the…
ICMAB Teaches Students About Science and Technology with 3Doodler 3D Printing Pens and Imagination
From kindergarten through high school, I was involved in a creative problem solving organization called Odyssey of the Mind, which later became Destination Imagination. This non-profit organization is led by volunteers,…
3D Printing in STEM Education: Hacking the Raptor Reloaded to Create the Grab-Tor
When I was a kid, eons ago, I got a toy that was a plastic grabber on the end of a stick, controlled by squeezing or releasing a whole hand…
Igniting Innovation Challenge: 3Dexter Encourages Students and Teachers to Develop Creative 3D Printing Lesson Plans
When it comes to company missions, 3Dexter has one of the best. The Delhi-based service bureau wants to change the Indian education system by providing experiential learning and comprehensive technological…
3D Printing in Education: How Can 3D Printing Help Students?
3D printing is often discussed in education. Many schools, educators and education authorities are evaluating the technology for possible applications. 3D printing is often cited as a STEM tool or…
The 3Doodler Turns Four Years Old and Offers a Slew of New Kits for Kids and Adults
I recently moved into a new home and have slowly been replacing some of my ancient, ghastly-looking furniture with newer models (or at least new slipcovers). One thing I have…
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Awarded $960K National Science Foundation Grant to Study Robotics and Future Manufacturing Needs
It seems like every morning when I turn on my favorite radio show, the DJs are talking about whatever random holiday it is. Forget the well-known ones, like Christmas, Valentine’s…
35 Schools Awarded 3D Printers Thanks to Dremel’s #LearnMakeGive Contest: Educators Tell Us What Winning Means for Their Students
When I was in middle school shop class, we engraved plastic keychains. There was no design to them other than settling on the brief text we wanted and ensuring we…
