Revamp High School Engineering, Technology and STEM Courses on Any Budget

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1 1 Revamp High School Engineering, Technology and STEM Courses on Any Budget Teaching students to apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context requires giving them access to modern tools and technologies. 3D printers, laser engravers, CNC machines and other fabrication technologies teach persistence with problem solving and excite creativity. Combining these technologies into a cohesive lesson can bring STEM, technology and engineering programs to the next level. How can you revamp your classroom or lab to give your program that extra boost? The short answer: It depends on your budget. This report reviews a variety of technologies that fit within a range of budgets and uncovers what features and capabilities you can achieve at each level.

2 2 LESS THAN $5,000 The fifth-generation Makerbot 3D printer is an affordable, hobbyist level desktop 3D printer. Although it doesn t come with the service and support a professional level system offers, it is a good starter option that introduces students to the concepts and principles of 3D printing. Includes: One MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer One MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder Ten Pack of MakerBot PLA Filaments (large spool) One-year MakerBot MakerCare Protection Plan Build Plate Tape The complete CAD teaching tool, SOLIDWORKS Education Edition (45 seats) is an all-inclusive resource for teaching 3D printing in schools. Ideal for high school environments, it aids teaching 3D mechanical CAD, design validation, and data management that students will encounter as the standard for university and industry. The Roland SRM-20 Compact Desktop Mill is easy to use and precise. Ideal for smaller classrooms or labs, the fully enclosed cover prevents dust from escaping and minimizes noise level. The ROBOTIS Bioloid STEM Kit provides an organized learning system by blending Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Kit includes: 7 sample robots 21 classes of curriculum CNC WIRE BENDING The Pensa Labs DIWire bends lines, curves, or 2D shapes that can be soldered or clipped together to create 3D structures. Includes: 1/8 & 1/16 feed wheels, bend heads Wireware software 2-year extended warranty Wire starter supply VACUUM FORMING Add new capabilities to your engineering program for fabricating with plastics. Designed for simplicity, the Formech Compac Mini pairs perfectly with a 3D printer and SolidWorks to design design the molds for your Mini.

3 3 $5,000 to $15,000 The Stratasys Mojo 3D printer is the most compact, accessible way to get professional desktop 3D printing in the classroom. Affordable, fast, high resolution prints in nine colors SOLIDWORKS Education Edition ( seats) is an all-inclusive resource for teaching 3D mechanical CAD in schools. Integrate with 3D printers and 3D scanners to teach students the principles of reverse engineering and rapid prototyping. 3D SCANNING The Geomagic Capture 3D Scanner with SolidWorks plugin combines advanced blue LED scanner technology with easy to use software that virtually eliminates the learning curve for SolidWorks users, allowing you to focus on design - not software. Includes: The Mojo Desktop 3D Printer Startup supply of materials and bases Mojo Print Wizard & Control Panel software WaveWash 55 support removal system VACUUM FORMING Add new capabilities to your engineering program for fabricating with plastics. With a large forming area, the Formech 508DT allows your students to think bigger. The Roland MDX-40A benchtop milling machine is complete with powerful CAM software that quickly, easily produces anything from functional and snap-fit parts and prototypes to light metal molds and custom jewelry. LASER ENGRAVING With the Universal Laser Desktop VLS2.30 students can cut and engrave a wide variety of materials. Make almost anything, from acrylic enclosures for electronics projects to cardboard prototypes. Commonly used in Project Lead the Way CIM courses, the affordable Festo 5150 Robot training system teaches the programming and operation of industrial robots. Help students learn to create automated work cells with robust curriculum and hands-on experience.

4 4 $15,000 to At this price point, schools can purchase a district-wide license SOLIDWORKS Education Edition (pricing depends number of users and number of sites). Integrate with 3D printers and 3D scanners to teach students the principles of reverse engineering and rapid prototyping. The Stratasys uprint SE 3 Year Comp Print Pack is the perfect size and proficiency level to prepare high school students for the higher level 3D printers they will encounter at the university level. This do-it-all printer uses FDM Technology to build in real ABSplus thermoplastic, resulting in models and functional prototypes that are durable, stable and accurate. Accompanied by Stratasys 3D Printing Curriculum the uprint SE easily integrates with existing lesson plans. This package gives you peace of mind with an on-site warranty for three years. A versatile, affordable router, miller and engraver, the Denford MRC-40 can handle small engraving jobs, as well as manufacture larger 3D designs. Set-up and tool changes are a simple process, and there are a host of optional extras for specialist applications. It s twice as fast as other CNC machines, like those from Roland. 3D SCANNING The Geomagic Capture 3D Scanner with DesignX plugin features more powerful software than more affordable packages. It communicates with a variety of 3D design software whether you use SolidWorks, Inventor or another design software. LASER ENGRAVING The Universal Laser Desktop VLS3.50 is slightly larger than the VLS2.30 to accomodate larger projects made in a variety of materials. Make anything, from acrylic enclosures for electronics projects to cardboard prototypes. Commonly used in Project Lead the Way CIM courses, the affordable Festo 5250 Robot training system takes the 5150 a step further. A servo robot, it teaches the programming and operation of industrial robots in real-world situations.

5 5 MORE THAN The Stratasys Objet 30 Prime is the only desktop 3D printer in the world that works with 12 materials and gives you specialized properties like flexibility and biocompatibility. Using Polyjet Technology, it delivers versatility with three print modes: high-quality, high-speed, and new draft mode, a fast, economical mode exclusive to the Prime. Accompanied by Stratasys 3D Printing Curriculum that easily integrates with existing lesson plans, the uprint SE allows for robust teaching that challenges and inspires. A district-wide license SOLIDWORKS Education Edition is available at this price point. Pricing depends the number of users and number of sites for that license. Integrate with 3D printers and 3D scanners to teach students the principles of reverse engineering and rapid prototyping. 3D SCANNING With its larger field of view, the Creaform Go!SCAN 50 model is ideal for scanning medium to large objects quickly and effortless. It provides a very fast measurement rate, and does not require manual data post-processing. LASER ENGRAVING The Universal Laser PLS4.75 is a freestanding single laser platform designed for multiple-material processing applications and small scale production. An innovative, fully enclosed CNC router designed for classroom use, the Forest Scientific Michaelangelo 3D Modeler is ideal for TechEd, drafting, woodworking and art.. The KUKA KORE program gives high schools the opportunity to offer Certificate based robot education on official KUKA products. Available options include: Michelangelo Stepper Version and Michelangelo Hybrid Servo Version. Both include a vacuum table system and dust collection system. Students learn basic robot programming and operation skills on exercise hardware that is similar to what they will encounter on the job. This package features 12 module KORE Program Curriculum, including course labs, tests and student manuals.

6 6 Note: Each piece of equipment is reflective of the budget parameters to which it is categorized. The budget categories do not reflect full packages (i.e. a Makerbot falls under $5,000, however a Makerbot combined with SolidWorks, a RolandSRM-20, DIWire, Formech Compac Mini and Robotis STEM Kit together are not priced under $5,000). less than $5,000 $5,000 to $15,000 $15,000 to more than 3D Printing Makerbot Stratasys Mojo Print Pack Stratasys uprint SE 3 Year Print Pack Stratasys Objet 30 Prime 3D Design Software SolidWorks EDU Edition, 45 seats SolidWorks EDU Edition, seats SolidWorks EDU Edition, district-wide license 3D Scanning Geomagic Capture 3D Scanner with SolidWorks plugin Geomagic Capture 3D Scanner with DesignX plugin Creaform GoSCAN! Laser Engraving Universal Laser Desktop VLS2.30 Universal Laser Desktop VLS3.50 Universal Laser PLS4.75 CNC Machining Roland SRM-20 Compact Desktop Mill Roland MDX-40A Denford MRC-40 Forest Scientific Michaelangelo 3D Modeler CNC Wire Bending DIWire Vacuum Forming Formech Compac Mini Formech 508DT Robotics Robotis STEM Kit Festo 5150 Robot Festo 5250 Robot KUKA KORE Program Phone: info@amtekcompany.com Facebook: