INTRODUCE INNOVATION INTO EDUCATION
User friendly, reliable 3D printers to enhance teaching methods & engaging lab experiences
Craftbot’s 3D printing approach has been the foundation of our success in EDUCATION
6 Ways 3D Printing In Classrooms Can Prepare Students For The Future
PROMOTES ACTIVE LEARNING
Students create products they can touch, study, and take home to use.
ENCOURAGES CREATIVE THINKING
Students try new things, test theories, and think more creatively to further enhance the learning process.
IMPROVES STUDENT PARTICIPATION
Students illustrate and demonstrate difficult concepts while enhancing engagement through interactive learning.
ENGAGES RELUCTANT LEARNERS
The “wow factor” excites the most reluctant students, creating enthusiasm and engagement.
STIMULATES IMAGINATION
Students activate their imagination with the ability to turn their ideas into real, physical 3D objects!
DEMYSTIFIES ENGINEERING
Students realize an attainable entry point to technical fields to help break down barriers to engage in STEM and other technical career paths.
CRAFTBOT EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS OFFERS TURNKEY SOLUTION
What does Craftbot offer for educational institutes?
We offer a complete turnkey solution of Hardware, Software and Lesson plans.
USER FRIENDLINESS
- The setup wizard is a step by step built in guide in the printer that guides you through the start-up and calibration process
- 5” LCD touch screen integrated into the printer that makes for an intuitive experience
- User tutorials are available to provide support videos during the printing process
- Mesh bed leveling wizard which simplifies the calibration process
- Automatic calibration and alignment which are done without intervention
- Easy prints removal from the flexible build plate which has a Kapton sheet on
- Open source tools & supplies allow for you to use our own free slicer software (Craftware) or our brand of filaments but we don’t require you to do it. If you’re accustomed to using something else you’re free to continue to do so
- Professional Development is an on site training which is available to educators to help overcome the learning curve (Please note that this is only in North - America, contact us for additional information on this extra service.)
RELIABILITY & SERVICE
- 2 year warranty or 5000 hours is industry leading so you know we stand behind our products
- Direct line to Customer Support through our online platform with support offered locally in both the European and North American regions
- We work with reputable partners around the globe to ensure high quality customer’s experience regardless of location
VALUE FOR MONEY
- Our pricing is competitive compared to similar quality machines (not including low quality)
User benefits:
Teachers can:- Print objects that can help teach math, physics, biology, chemistry etc.
- Teach 3D design - help students create their own projects
- Encourage beginners to start STEAM projects
Product features:
- Easy-to-use
- Plug&Play
- Reliable printers with Tech support
- Professional Development
- Child proof Safety Features
- Value for money
- High printing accuracy
- 2-year long warranty
User benefits:
Fablabs/Makerspaces can:- Offer modern STEAM technology based project for schools
- Introduce 3D printing to a wider audience
- Provide a basic knowledge about 3D printing for future university students
Product features:
- Plug & Play printer
- Tech support
- Large print volume
- Reliable printers
- Large Print Volume
- Accurate printing
- Filament monitoring system
- Child-proof safety features
- Value for money with ability to print wide variety of materials
- 2-year long warranty
User benefits:
Universities can use the printers for:- R&D projects
- Engineering
- Special projects - prototyping
- Medical, prosthetics
- Art&design
Product features:
- Independent dual extruder
- Large print volume
- Uniquely designed printing bed
- Mesh-bed leveling
- Web interface, IoT
- Reliable printers
- Value for money with ability to print wide variety of materials
- 2-year long warranty
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WHY A QUICKLY GROWING NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES ARE BUYING AND UTILISING 3D PRINTERS
UNIVERSITIES USE 3D PRINTERS FOR RESEARCH & DEMONSTRATION
Universities such as the Hungarian Medical University in Pécs have been quick to use 3D printers and last year demonstrated the 3D printing of bones, heart, brain and other bodyparts. Universities in North America such as Ryerson University, or University of Texas use it to prototype and test out material strengths such as Carbon Fibre.
3D PRINTERS HELP CREATE MODELS AND PHYSICAL PRODUCTS
Many educational institutions, are buying 3D printers, in particular for engineering, science and visual arts courses. More and more colleges and universities currently offer 3D print coursework programs. These courses offer students the necessary skills needed for the creation of 3D computer models. They begin the course by learning basic computer modelling techniques, and this progresses to developing their own prototypes. It is particularly important in education, where research students can translate their designs from digital into 3D physical objects.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IS BECOMING AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE INDUSTRY
Employers are demanding that applicants 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing experience. Wanted Analytics, a data company, discovered that more than 35% of job vacancies in the engineering industry made it a condition that prospective employees be familiar with 3D printers and their capabilities in the additive manufacturing process. Surveys indicate that more than 30 percent of the top 300 largest global brands are using or evaluating 3D printing for prototyping, innovation projects or for production. So far, 71.1% of manufacturers have currently adopted 3D Printing.
3D PRINTERS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND THE INDUSTRY
Universities, which have purchased 3D printers are building bridges between themselves and employers. Some universities have acquired advanced 3D printers, leading both public and private organizations to approach Universities to support in prototypes production.
3D PRINTERS GIVE STUDENTS AN ADVANTAGE
3D printers are soon poised to revolutionize manufacturing just as PCs in the 1990s revolutionized the media. As this technology expands, students who learn to experiment with it will gain a distinct advantage, both as experts and entrepreneurs in all the areas of product design and manufacturing in the future.
3D printed objects by Craftbot users in education
REFERENCES
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – USA ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING LAB
The university has a fully equipped additive manufacturing lab where various tech tools can be found most of which are 3D printers. The teachers' goal is to include 3D printing technology in more and more projects so, in addition to research and development, students can print their own 3D-designed tools. To fulfill the needs of the university projects, the Craftbots are basically printing all day long.
INTERNATIONAL SPACE UNIVERSITY - DENMARK
The International Space University used Craftbots for an astonishing project. Two Danish architects’ mission was to create a solar-powered living habitat to help non-astronauts survive the harsh conditions of the moon. The LUNARK Mission took place in Greenland, where the two SAGA Space Architects lived for 60 days completely isolated from the rest of the world. Craftbot machines not only printed a total of 113 joint parts for the mission, but they were also essential in printing spare parts, tools, and even bendable wall pieces needed for the maintenance of the habitat during the mission.
Find out more: LUNARK CASE STUDY
RYERSON UNIVERSITY - CANADA
„Almost everyone is 3D printing their projects,” said Hani Gutin, a second-year interior design student. „Everyone is finding ways to create their projects faster now with a more efficient time frame.” Her project, a model for a larger architectural structure, has taken more than 20 hours of printing so far, and has cost her under $10.
Find out more: ryersonian.ca
OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY – USA INNOVATION HUB
Mike Thompson, from the Oklahoma Univeristy Hub Fabrication expressed his extreme satisfaction in the Craftbot 3D Printers. He states:
„Dear Craftbot;
I would like to say how pleased I am with our printers. After trying several competing brands, I selected 6 of your CraftBot+ models for our new Innovation Hub Fabrication Lab. With budgets tightening, they represented the best overall value by far. They are half the price of our two other (brand M) printers, and they produce better quality parts faster. If I were to spend my own money on a printer for my home, I would select a Craftbot +, and this was the deciding factor in my purchase decision for lab printers...”
ÓBUDA UNIVERSITY – HUNGARY
Óbuda University has been using Craftbot 3D printers for educational purposes. However, when Covid19 hit the world in 2020 they came up with a revolutionary development to help the global fight against the spread of the virus. The MassVentil project set the goal to develop a working prototype for a modular mass ventilator system, which can be used to simultaneously ventilate a large number of coronavirus patients. Craftbot contributed to the development of MassVentil by offering a Craftbot FLOW and a Craftbot FLOW IDEX printer to make some parts of the MassVentil system.
Find out more: MassVentil CASE STUDY
