3D printing in education

Define new frontiers in education with a 3D printer platform that drives students, teachers and future engineers forward.

Already in over 7,000 schools - see how educators are using UltiMaker and MakerBot 3D printers to create engaging curriculum while exposing students to 21st century technologies in use across industries today.

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A 3D printer platform made for education

3D printers designed for the classroom
Printer training for teachers & students
Design thinking curriculum - out of the box
Cloud-based software

The Educators Guidebook to 3D Printing

Download and access over 150 pages of learning content made for teachers new to the 3D printing classroom, plus 30+ 3D printing projects covering Robotics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science and even projects for Art, History and Music.

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Educators around the world innovating with 3D printing

Get inspired by these success stories

“I believe that 3D printing is a valuable problem-solving tool and key competency for the future workforce.”

Prof. Dr. Florian Finsterwalder

Prof. Dr. Florian Finsterwalder


“Having the flexibility to print with common materials such as PLA all the way to advanced materials such as carbon fiber will allow all students’ ideas, no matter how complex, to come to life as tangible objects.”

Prof. Mary Bowden

Prof. Mary Bowden


“MakerBot gives us the perfect platform for students to learn the concepts of 3D printing.”

Prof. Faridodin (Fredi) Lajvardi

President and CEO

Prof. Faridodin (Fredi) Lajvardi

President and CEO

Built to scale for your classroom needs.

The MakerBot Sketch Classroom.

The Sketch Classroom provides you with easy to use, classroom-safe 3D printers you can rely on, with printer training, professional development and student curriculum already included with each printer.

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