Education

MakerBot SKETCH Large 3D PrinterThe SKETCH Large brings a bigger build volume to the classroom-proven SKETCH platform — the most reliable, classroom-safe 3D printing system from MakerBot. Featuring a heated and flexible build plate, touchscreen controls, an enclosed chamber with particulate filter, and seamless MakerBot Cloud™ print-queue management for managing student jobs.NIOSH-tested classroom-safe materials, 600+ lesson plans, and TinkerCAD™ integration make it an ideal setup for...

A complete design, print and build challengeCombine product design, health science and data analysis in one classroom project. Students design and print a watch housing, assemble the electronics, and use heart-rate readings to explore exercise and fitness.Students move from a digital housing concept to a wearable heart-rate project they can use for health and data lessons.Why it works in the classroomThe project gives students a clear brief and a physical result they can test. The supplied...

A complete design, print and build challengeMove students from a digital model to a useful finished object. They design and print a custom light form, assemble it around the supplied torch, then assess how shape and material affect the result.Students create a functional printed form around the supplied torch and can compare design choices, light output and usability.Why it works in the classroomThe project gives students a clear brief and a physical result they can test. The supplied base...

A complete design, print and build challengeGive renewable-energy lessons a practical outcome. Students design and print an enclosure, assemble the solar charging components, and investigate how light energy becomes useful electrical energy.The project connects the supplied solar components with enclosure design, renewable-energy concepts and practical assembly.Why it works in the classroomThe project gives students a clear brief and a physical result they can test. The supplied base model...

A complete design, print and build challengeTurn a 3D printer into a hands-on engineering challenge. Students design and print a lightweight pencil holder, fit it to the tracing car, then test it on a course without dropping the pencil.See how the supplied electronics and a student-designed pencil holder come together in a working tracing-car challenge.Why it works in the classroomThe project gives students a clear brief and a physical result they can test. The supplied base model provides a...