News — 3D in classroom

Dobot Magician - Training for the Future

Posted by John Marello on

Dobot Magician - Training for the Future

The DOBOT Magician is a multi-functional desktop robotic arm that is designed for practical training education. The Dobot Robotic Arm offers an extensive range of end-tool capabilities, such as 3D printing, laser engraving, writing and drawing, and more. Having recently won both the CES 2018 Innovation Award and iF DESIGN AWARD 2018, this multi-faceted system is an appealing addition to the educational setting or experimental makerspace.   Review the specs HERE

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3D Printing for Education

Posted by Jeff Coulter on

3D Printing for Education

3D Printing for Education Human Bone Models at Victoria University "Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, used 2 Zortrax M200 3D printers to print over 5000 plastic bones for osteopathy students. 3D printed educational aids increased pass rate from 89% to 99%. Victoria University will use Zortrax 3D printers for future projects to improve teaching of medical and STEM subjects." Read all about it here. Get the Zortrax M200 at the new lower price here.    

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New @ P3D!! Emblaser 2 Laser Cutter/Engraver

Posted by John Marello on

New @ P3D!! Emblaser 2 Laser Cutter/Engraver

Emblaser 2 Laser Cutter/Engraver with Air Assist, Camera, and WiFi   Perfect for the classroom Designed, engineered and proudly made in Australia, the Emblaser 2 is the second generation desktop laser cutter and engraver that is a perfect combination of ease-of-use, size, power and price. Designed to be user friendly, easy to setup, safe and easy to use in any classroom. Emblaser 2 Key Features: Designed for the Classroom. Safe and easy to use. Class 1 - the safest laser device rating available. Can cut, mark or engrave cloth, cardboard, paper, leather, wood, plastics and much more. Camera assisted material...

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We've got STEM!

Posted by Jeff Coulter on

We've got STEM!

We now have STEM kits to challenge your students:http://profound3d.com/collections/stem-curriculm-lesson-kits-from-profound-3d

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Penn State turns to 3D printing to teach students about the brain in Brain3M educational program

Posted by Jacqui Adams on

Taken from 3Ders By Alec All of us have struggled in one or more classes in high school, but studying the human brain is a different matter entirely. In a typical neuroanatomy class, students are overwhelmed by huge numbers of terms, definitions, brain structures (all with different sizes, shapes, and locations). It will take a long time to get to terms with all the functional and behavioral associations of the brain, and students typically forget a large amount of knowledge right after exams are passed through short-term intensive work. Surely there has to be a more efficient way to embed...

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