The best tools for
EDUCATORS
From CADimensions
In today’s competitive job market, students need every advantage they can get. We give educators the tools they need to teach complicated subject matter in a way that’s easy to understand, tactile, and practical. The industry leaders of tomorrow learn with SOLIDWORKS, Stratasys, and CADimensions.
Education Hardware
3D printing in the classroom is a great way to introduce or reinforce critical engineering concepts. We’ve compiled some great resources to make it even easier to build lessons, use the machines, and apply for funding.
Education Software
SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE for Educators bring commercial capabilities to the classroom. The full suite of powerful CAD tools is at your fingertips and we’re here to help every step of the way. We’ve listed several handy resources for teachers looking to expand their engineering programs to include SOLIDWORKS.
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Trotec Laser Laser Cutting and Engraving
SP500
The SP500 laser cutter and engraver is ideal for those who require fast processing of large volumes and/or large surface materials. Its marking area of 1245 x 710 mm (49 x 28 inches) provides enough space for most standard material formats in use today. Despite the large working area, every corner of the interior is easy to access.
Speedy 400
Trotec’s flagship product in the Speedy line sets the standard with its expansive work area, the industry’s fastest engraving speed and acceleration, coupled with OptiMotion™, SonarTechnology™, HDLR Technology™, and a user-friendly Run on Ruby® touch panel for swift and seamless operation.
Speedy 360
While offering a slightly smaller work area, the Speedy 360 matches its larger counterpart in productivity and boasts an array of intelligent features, including OptiMotion™, SonarTechnology™, and a user-friendly Run on Ruby® touch panel for efficient operation.
Speedy 300
Combining the reliability of InPack technology with fast engraving speeds, the Speedy 300 delivers exceptional performance within its compact design. Thousands of customers place their trust in the dependability of the Speedy 300.
Speedy 100
Ideal for newcomers to the laser business, the Speedy 100 is a compact yet powerful laser cutter, suitable for both stand-alone and desktop applications.
Speedy 50
A small footprint with big capabilities, the Speedy 50 is user-friendly and secure, designed for professional use. It outpaces comparable desktop laser machines from other suppliers by up to 6.5 times in productivity. Speedy 50 is exclusively available with a CO2 laser.
3D Printing Teacher Resources
Educators Guidebook
From MakerBot comes the definitive guide for 3D printing in the classroom. Written in partnership with Thingverse, the projects in here are just the beginning. MakerBot is devoted to the educator community with a focus on machines that are easy to operate, and maintain.
3D Printing for Colleges & Universities
Educators across the country are rushing to implement 3D printing into their curricula and classrooms. This white paper from Stratasys goes over the 5 Best Practices that colleges & universities can apply to bring 3D printing into the classroom.
Secure Funding for your 3D Printer
Budgets are always stretched thin and teachers are called on to do more than ever. So how in the world will you be able to get a 3D printer? This white paper has proven tactics that can help you secure funding for this game-changing technology.
MakerBot Certification for Students
Give middle and high-school students a proven edge with design thinking skills and hands-on 3D printing training. The MakerBot Certification Program for Students truly empowers students with 21st-century career skills and helps set a foundation for measuring STEM proficiency.
Design Guide
A great print starts with a well-designed model that is optimized for 3D printing. Check out the design guide we have created, which details the fine features the Form 1+ SLA 3D printer is capable of printing. Use these guidelines and start designing something amazing.
Ideas to Reality: Lasers for Education
Supporting the requirement for students studying Design and Technology to follow an iterative design process, working to varied contextual challenges and producing real-life product prototypes, a laser cutter is under constant demands in the classroom.
CAD SOFTWARE Teacher Resources
3DEXPERIENCE for Educators
The cloud has come to CAD modeling and the 3DEXPERIENCE is your solution to virtual education. The heart of the 3DEXPERIENCE is collaboration, which naturally makes it a great environment for a virtual classroom. Read this eBook from SOLIDWORKS and see how you can prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
SOLIDWORKS Education Program
CAD professionals don’t just design in today’s dynamic job market. They also test, innovate, visualize, and collaborate to bring new ideas to market and advance their own careers. The SOLIDWORKS Education Program offers students access to interactive, hands-on software that helps them learn critical lessons in design and engineering.
Certifications Set Students Up For Success
The SOLIDWORKS Education Program offers complimentary certification vouchers for students and educators to demonstrate their proficiency. Students with as little as 1-2 years of experience who can demonstrate advanced knowledge of engineering and SOLIDWORKS can find good opportunities as certified users.
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