3D Printing

3d printing solutions in K-12 education


When it comes to 3D printing in education, there's a lot of opportunities for excitement. In fact, there's no reason for educators to fear introducing these experiences in the classroom! These days, 3D printers for education are user-friendly, affordable, and incredibly versatile. We're fortunate to partner with professionals from some of the most reputable companies and we offer some of the ideal solutions for education on our store. If you're just starting with this endeavor or already an experienced maker, we'll provide recommendations, hassle-free quoting, and one-stop shopping. Besides more general 3D printing, you'll also discover content on some other forms of digital fabrication. Whether 3D laser printing with Glowforge machines and even vacuum forming with the Mayku FormBox, we're monitoring every new innovation.
In this section of our blog, you'll find everything from the latest 3D printing news to Tips & Tricks for utilizing 3D printing in makerspaces, classrooms, and libraries. For STEAM education, we focus on reputable and reliable printers, like the MakerBot line, LulzBot line, and FlashForge line. There are also the 3Doodler 3D printing pens, which are perfect for introductory design. You'll find helpful articles and insights on these top brands plus tips for integrating these tools into instruction. As some of the most engaging instructional technology tools, 3D printers can help students conceptualize their most creative ideas, turn those ideas into digital designs, and, ultimately, create a tangible solution in the classroom. If you're researching 3D printers or planning on a new rollout in your school or district, we'd love to help. Feel free to contact our team anytime to get started with free EdTech consultation.

  1. 7 High School STEM Tools That Are Driving Student Success

    7 High School STEM Tools That Are Driving Student Success

    Technology is an invaluable catalyst for deeper learning experiences in the early grades, but, by the time students get into their high school years, it is more of a necessity. The new modern workforce is filled with an increasing number of STEM jobs that require applicants to utilize coding, 3D printing, or some other emerging skill. Here are seven options to explore.

  2. Check Out These TWO New 3D Printers on the Eduporium Store

    Check Out These TWO New 3D Printers on the Eduporium Store

    Whether you’ve got an eager team of inventors or an elementary-aged bunch of curious. FLASHFORGE’s line of easy-to-use 3D printers help teachers revolutionize STEM education with simple innovation that just works. With four affordable models, these top-notch tools are ready to help you reinvent hands-on PBL! And, LulzBot isn’t too bad either.

  3. Bringing 3D Printing Into The K-12 Classroom Is Now Easier

    Bringing 3D Printing Into The K-12 Classroom Is Now Easier

    We’re here to let you know that you are in luck. We’ve just launched our in-depth, special 3D printer page on our site and thought you’d love to be the first to know! We’ve searched the world for the best 3D printers for schools with the lowest prices and best functionality. Each new model that we offer is purposefully selected to bolster STEM in all schools and makerspaces.

  4. Eduporium Weekly | 5 Can't-Miss 3D Printers for Education

    Eduporium Weekly | 5 Can't-Miss 3D Printers for Education

    In 21st century education, 3D printing is an extremely valuable endeavor, offering students in almost any grade a truly unique learning opportunity that combines creative design, innovative technology, and collaborative experiences. Contrary to popular opinion, 3D printing is affordable and effective and here are some of the best educational 3D printers.

  5. Eduporium Experiment | MOD-t 3D Printer Pt. 1

    Eduporium Experiment | MOD-t 3D Printer Pt. 1

    Understanding 3D printing, its benefits, and its uses are critical pieces of 21st century STEAM learning, which is why, at the Eduporium office, we have begun researching and stocking the best 3D printers on the market today. Take a look at one of the best starter 3D printers in the MOD-t from New Matter.

  6. Eduporium Weekly | The Latest in Tech Innovations

    Eduporium Weekly | The Latest in Tech Innovations

    Innovations in technology, the ways in which we use technology and the tasks that technology helps us accomplish are constantly being updated and extensively innovated. With the Olympics finishing up earlier this week, we got to thinking of athletes being at the very top of their game and how exactly they are able to get there.

  7. Eduporium Weekly | 5 Reasons To Love 3D Printing

    Eduporium Weekly | 5 Reasons To Love 3D Printing

    It’s an exciting time in the 3D printing world—both in the classroom and in the industrial realm. Much of that excitement and innovation being applied in the classroom has been developed by leading tech companies and then tweaked to gel with modern education. Want to learn about a few different 3D printing technologies? Head inside for some great tips and info.

  8. Eduporium Weekly | Dabbin' in the Fab Lab

    Eduporium Weekly | Dabbin' in the Fab Lab

    EdTech has the unique ability to inspire students towards solving problems, spark their undying interest in a particular career or help them improve their community where it needs help most. You just don’t know it yet. Fab labs serve as an ideal way to promote project-based learning and teaching in a way that students have not previously seen.

  9. Eduporium Weekly | Prepare Now And Thank Us Later

    Eduporium Weekly | Prepare Now And Thank Us Later

    There are so many things that contemporary educators have to account for and many of them—like personalizing learning, teaching coding, and using technology—are still all really new. Luckily for them, we can share a bunch of sound advice for helping to get today’s students more ready to take on tomorrow’s increasingly complex world!

  10. Eduporium Weekly | 3D Printing And Education's 3rd Dimension

    Eduporium Weekly | 3D Printing And Education's 3rd Dimension

    Whether it’s establishing a fully hands-on classroom or employing some of the latest trends like 3D printing, we are definitely in the midst of an education revolution. Kids are adapting to become almost entirely self-sufficient or at least able to know that they do not always need guided instructions in order to learn and develop.

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