3d printers

MakerBot

A full 3D printing ecosystem for educators

MakerBot enables the engineers of today and tomorrow with classroom 3D printing that can scale to your classroom needs. Students are able to test their ideas, engage, and think outside of the box with a platform that grows with them. MakerBot offers the most acclaimed 3D printer platform for education because it provides resources for students and educators alike, at every step of the 3D printing journey, as well as free, cloud-based print preparation software.

Enable Innovation

MakerBot 3D printers are a scalable learning tool that increases student engagement by challenging student's design thinking and allowing students test ideas - instantly.

Complete Support

Not a 3D printing expert? No problem. MakerBot has a curated collection of teachers resources - including instructional videos as well as course curriculums.

Complete Solution

Start printing on day one. From digital model to 3D print with easy classroom software. 3D printing for the classroom is even easier with our free, cloud-based print preparation software.

MakerBot SKETCH Platform

3D printing that scales to your needs

Overview

3D printing in the classroom isn’t just about the 3D printer – it’s about the curriculum, the projects, and knowledge that surrounds it. That’s why we’re including printer training, design thinking curriculum and easy access to lesson plans and projects, plus enough filament to print all your students’ projects.

Minimize the hassle of learning how to operate a new technology and just hit ‘print’ with SKETCH’s built-in printer features to help you along the way.

With the MakerBot SKETCH platform you will get the 3D printing solution that’s going to work for your classroom – whether. The MakerBot SKETCH platform features two printers designed with your students in mind. The MakerBot SKETCH is ideal for those printing for the first time, while the MakerBot SKETCH Large is perfect for experienced students looking to moving up to a bigger printer.

Built-in Features

Printer features that keep 3D printing easy and worry-free.

Print BIG and MORE in less time

Enclosed printer with particulate filter

Heated and flexible removable build plate

Touch screen controls and 2mp on-board camera

Pioneer 3D Printing in the Classroom

Kick off a 3D printing program in your school with enough printers to handle classrooms’ worth of printing.

Print bigger and bolder

Minimize the hassle of learning how to operate a new technology and just hit ‘print’ with SKETCH’s built-in printer features to help you along the way.

MakerBot Sketch Sprint

3D Printing at the Speed of Innovation

Overview

The Sketch Sprint revolutionizes classroom productivity with its remarkable print speed of 250 mm/s, a 500% increase over the industry standard of 50 mm/s. This rapid speed enables educators to streamline projects and maximize classroom time. With the ability to produce high-quality prints faster than ever, teachers can efficiently manage multiple assignments and engage students in hands-on learning experiences. Whether for collaborative projects, prototyping, or demonstrations, the Sketch Sprint keeps the momentum going in the classroom without the typical downtime associated with 3D printing.

Built-in Features

Sketch Series 3D Printers

Perfect for all skill levels, the MakerBot Sketch is a versatile solution for your classroom. Whether you’re making your first print, upgrading to a larger printer, or expanding your 3D printing program, MakerBot Sketch has you covered.

Digital Factory Software

UltiMaker Cura, trusted by millions of users in 14 languages, seamlessly integrates with any workflow through UltiMaker Marketplace plugins. With UltiMaker Digital Factory, you can scale production and digital distribution effortlessly.

MakerBot Certification

Foster design thinking with our self-paced, interactive training curriculum. It prepares you and your students for 3D printing and equips them with career skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Endlessly Scalable

Start with a platform that meets the 3D printing needs of a single classroom and scale it across and entire school district.

RESOURCES

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We are here to Help

CAD MicroSolutions is uniquely positioned to support our clients across Canada. Our team is dedicated to helping our customers ensure they are realizing the greatest value from their technology investment.